After going through the expense and excitement of selecting your leatherwear, costumes or BDSM restraints & adult sex toys sometimes it is easy to forget to regularly clean and maintain these items.
Remembering that leather wear is, after all, skin, it needs to be regularly cleaned and conditioned to maintain top lasting quality, comfort, and texture. Within this article, you’ll find all the information you need to care for your leather products.
Cleaning Leatherwear
When wearing or using your leather products, any continued contact with moisture, (sweat, urine, alcohol, for example), can cause damage to the leather that results in uncomfortable stiffening. Using baby shampoo, fill a bucket with warm, soapy water to lightly wipe down your leather to remove and prevent marks, stains, and odors. Baby shampoo can also be rubbed directly on the leather to help remove oily stains. Take care to rinse the soap with clean, warm water from all leather surfaces, taking special care in areas of folded leather or around buckles, keepers, or fastenings. It’s wise to disassemble garments and restraints with fastenings to be able to reach any areas where leather folds around a buckle or keeper; these areas become very dry and are vulnerable to not only retaining odor or stains, but also becoming cracked and dried out.
To dry your leather products, lay them flat in a ventilated area for up to 48 hours to air-dry as needed; never use a heating implement or position your products on or near a heat source to speed drying! This will and can dry out the hide of the leather wear and cause stiffening or even curling of the leather. As the leather items dry, you may use a leather conditioner on all non-suede surfaces of the leather to condition and protect the hide. Wipe on leather conditioner with a clean, dry towel, making certain to wipe away any excess conditioner not soaking into the grain of the leather.
Removing Leather Wear Stains
To remove sweat stains on your leather wear items, follow these simple instructions. Leather can become stiff or even irritating and itchy if sweat has permeated the leather item. To help soften the item and prevent further irritation, you can hand-wash the item with warm, soapy water, (using baby shampoo, as above, and NEVER detergent or other harsh cleaning products), or use a very small amount of fabric softener.
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To remove stains caused by oil-based lubricants, try using a few tablespoons of Lux Flakes or a small amount of baby shampoo with warm water directly on the stain. Gradually rub the soap into the stain to lighten and remove them. Oil-based lubricant stains can be very difficult to remove, but either of these products used should help lighten the stain if not completely fade it from the surface of your leather item.
To remove wax, set your iron on a low setting, (cool being preferable.) Apply a sheet of blotting paper directly on top of the wax stain. Use the iron to slowly go over the stain, changing blotting paper as necessary when the paper begins absorbing the wax. Continue to do this until the wax is completely lifted from your leather item.
Urine stains will cause severe damage to leather if not washed off immediately. If you should get a urine stain on your leather product, wash it IMMEDIATELY with warm, soapy water. Do not let the stain soak into the grain of the leather or leave the item overnight.
Care of Metal Fittings
If not cared for properly, metal fittings on your garments and restraints – including buckles, keepers, rivets, fasteners, and the like – can rust with consistent use or exposure to moisture.
Most metal fittings are nickel-plated mild steel; others are brass-coated. Chains are chrome-plated mild steel. While conditioning your leather wear, wipe a small amount on your metal fittings, wiping away any excess. You can also use WD40 (nickel) to clean your fittings and prevent rusting.
Ensure your leather garments and restraints are long-lasting and beautiful with the instructions given for careful care and maintenance.
Latex is for Lovers: Taking Fetish Fashion to the Extreme
In the new movie, Underworld: Evolutions, the stunning Kate Beckinsale is outfitted in a full latex bodysuit any time she isn't stark naked. Not only does the skin-tight suit compliment her figure, it also gives her an air of extreme sexuality quite fitting of the vampire she portrays. If this film doesn't inspire you to give latex a try, hopefully this article will!
Bear in mind, you don't have to jump right in with both feet. You can start small, with latex accessories, and venture into the realm of lingerie and club wear as you grow more comfortable in this new second skin. It won't take you long to discover why so many men and women have developed actual latex fetishes, finding an intense sense of arousal in the material itself, its wearers, and even its scent. Will you and your lover become latex enthusiasts after just one night of experimentation? I can't make any promises, but I do think you'll find the experience quite satisfying if you're brave enough to give it a try!
Before you get started (and possibly frustrated), make sure you do some reading about How to Wear and Care for Your Latex Clothing. These pointers will help you get into latex while avoiding any potentially "sticky" situations!
Now, let's get on with the fun!
Accessorize with Latex
Whether latex has always been a staple of your wardrobe or you're just getting started, it never hurts to have some tried-and-true accessories in your collection. If you're going out for the evening and want to add some sex appeal to a basic outfit, latex gloves or gauntlets look great with strappy (or strapless) shirts. Latex stockings pair well with short or medium length skirts, keeping your legs warm (a big plus in the winter) without compromising the sexy look of your long, lanky assets. Since wearing latex can be a little daunting at the outset, requiring sometimes serious maneuvering to slip it on, starting small is the perfect way to begin. You needn't worry about being seen as a newbie or a coward, either. The bold, confident appearance conveyed by latex is simply irresistible, so rest assured that even taken in small doses, it can go a long way toward showing off your vivacious vixen side.
Latex Lingerie -- A Second-Skin for Staying In
Maybe you've decided to try out latex, but you aren't yet ready to make your new fetish known to the public. Maybe you're concerned that latex isn't going to look as flattering on you as it does in the movies. Or maybe you already love latex club wear and want to incorporate more of the sexy material into your bedroom wardrobe. No matter how new or experienced you are, adding some latex lingerie to your collection is a terrific way to experiment with smooth sensations, clothing bondage, and near-nudity. You can start by dressing up for yourself, getting comfortable in your new, erotic skin and discovering how the fabric looks and feels on your own body. Then when you're ready, put on a private fashion show for your lover. He or she will certainly delight in being an attentive and encouraging member of your audience.
A latex bra and pair of panties are perfect for introducing yourself and your partner to your new fashion trend. These are comfortable enough to be worn under your clothes so that you can get a feel for latex luxury all day long. Wear them to the office to make your work day more interesting, or save them for a special date that's bound to end in an intimate encounter. At the end of the day, you can surprise your partner with your little secret and see what kind of surprises he has in store for you.
Of course, latex lingerie isn't made for women alone. Us girls may have more options to choose from, which is an unfortunate but common fashion problem no matter what sort of trend you're eying. Latex or lace, jeans or jammies, skirts and slacks, our wardrobe choices are simply more diverse. But don't despair, guys! Men can get in on the action with bold, baring-all undies or sheaths for their favorite swords. These skin-tight choices give them the same sexy appeal as their female counterparts, and are about as easy to wear.
Bondage Clothes -- Latex for Going Out
Often viewed as an aspect of bondage and seen as visually arousing for the same reason, entire latex ensembles are popular in clubs and as costumes. Once again, ladies have a wide array of options from which to choose. Dresses, brightly colored mini-skirts, crop tops, and hot pants are just a few of the possibilities that will enable you to wear your latex more publicly. Men can make a bold statement with chest baring vests or wrap their packages in second-skin Bermuda shorts. Though you'll need to know more about latex wear and care in order to thoroughly enjoy these garments, none of them are complicated enough to prevent you from becoming a latex lover overnight. All it takes is a little bit of old fashioned, adventurous spirit!
Create Your Own Latex Fashions
It wasn't easy, but in writing this article, I've managed to save the best for last.
In order to satisfy a growing number of inventive and unique latex enthusiasts, manufacturers have come out with Liquid Latex. Using this flour-like substance, you can paint your body into just about any style of clothing you can imagine. You have more color choices than ever, including yellow, purple, magenta, red, and blue, so you can use your own creativity to design an outfit that will flatter you from head to toe. Coordinate with your favorite pair of sexy shoes, or work with your partner to develop matching pieces of lingerie. Make a one-time wear outfit for a special occasion, or coat other pieces of clothing in Liquid Latex to create lasting results. Once it dries (a rather quick process), you can feel confident wearing your new clothes out for hours at a time.
Now's your chance, guys! Without the limits imposed by traditional latex clothing designers, you ingenious men can come up with your very own style and start loving the feel of latex as much as us girls do! I'm certain you'll be coming back for more.
