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I assume that you will have no issue with my statement that for collectors of leather antiques, world war 2 memorabilia or other – their collection is their pride and joy.

Regular cleaning
As any other material, leather should be cleaned from time to time in order not to absorb skin fat and not to accumulate dirt and dust. All these can deteriorate leather in the long run.
What to use:

● Mild soap
Vinegar solution which involve equal ratio of vinegar to water
● Saddle soap (only if needed – it can wear leather and dissolve it)
● Moisturizing soap

What to avoid:
● Furniture polish
● Wax
● Silicones
● Baby wipes
● Oils
● Various cleansers, of which possible consist of ammonia and bleach.
● Cleaning solvents

Ensure you read all the cleaning instructions and go to the internet and look at how your particular cleaning product may affect your antique leather furniture. In fact, you can take a decision on who buys ww2 memorabilia near me.  In that way you can give it to a safe hand. 

Removing stains
You should sweep your piece of leather antique with firmly bristle feather duster, microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner head with soft brush. It is also important to also clean contours such as folds crevices and/nooks as it plays an important role in reducing bacterial growth. If washing is done any dirt that may still be remaining will combine with water which formation of stains.

Dip a slightly wet microfiber cloth and a little amount of mild soap, and, using a circular motion, wash your antique. Do not wash in water, do not dry under the hot sun or under a dryer for that matter when dealing with leather products. Just pat it down with a clean and dry microfiber cloth to ensure that there are no drops of water, still present.

This method is suitable for use on objects to be marked with watermarks or light stains. In a case where any liquid falls on your antique, absorb it with a microfiber material. To avoid tret, do not wipe as the liquid will spread and become unmanageable very fast.

Removing impurities
For dark stains: DO use exactly the same amount of cream of tartar as you do of lemon juice.

For ink stains: The use of a cotton swab that has been moistened in rubbing alcohol, then clean using circles that are circular and very gentle.

For mildew and mold: One part rubbing alcohol and one part water, wet a cloth and wipe and then polish with another dry cloth.