Leather & Suede Cleaning in Greenville, SC
Specialist cleaning and reconditioning for leather and suede garments and accessories.
FabriCare of Greenville cleans leather and suede in Greenville, SC. Accepted items include leather jackets and coats, suede jackets and blazers, shearling and sheepskin, leather and suede skirts, leather trousers, handbags and totes, gloves, belts and garments with leather trim. The work is handled by specialists and takes two to three weeks. Drop a piece at any of the three stores: Thornblade at 405 The Parkway #600 in Greer, Augusta Road at 3008 Augusta St in Greenville, or Woodruff Road at 185 Woodruff Rd in Greenville.
Cleaning leather without drying it out
The solvents that clean leather also remove the oils and fat liquors that make it flexible. Any competent leather cleaning is therefore a two-part job: clean, then replace what the cleaning took out. Skipping the reconditioning step is why a badly cleaned jacket comes back stiff, papery and prone to cracking at the elbows.
Color loss is normal and correctable
Leather and suede lose some surface dye in cleaning, particularly at wear points like cuffs, collars and seat seams. Recoloring to restore an even finish is a standard part of the process rather than a sign that something went wrong.
Clean the whole set, not the stained piece
If you have a matching leather jacket and skirt, or a two-piece suede outfit, bring both even if only one is soiled. Cleaning shifts color very slightly, and pieces cleaned together stay matched while pieces cleaned years apart may not.
Allow extra time
Leather and suede are sent to specialists and involve cleaning, reconditioning and recoloring. Plan on two to three weeks rather than the two to three days of standard dry cleaning, and bring seasonal outerwear in before you need it.
What leather & suede actually changes
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Leather & Suede questions, answered
Where can I get leather and suede cleaned in Greenville, SC?
Where can I get leather and suede cleaned in Greenville, SC?
FabriCare of Greenville cleans and reconditions leather and suede. Drop the piece at any of the three stores: Thornblade at 405 The Parkway #600 in Greer, Augusta Road at 3008 Augusta St in Greenville, or Woodruff Road at 185 Woodruff Rd in Greenville. Specialists handle the work, and turnaround is two to three weeks.
What leather and suede items do you accept?
What leather and suede items do you accept?
FabriCare accepts leather jackets and coats, suede jackets and blazers, shearling and sheepskin, leather and suede skirts, leather trousers, handbags and totes, gloves, belts and garments with leather trim.
How long does leather and suede cleaning take?
How long does leather and suede cleaning take?
Plan on two to three weeks. Leather and suede are sent to specialists for cleaning, reconditioning and recoloring, which is longer than the two to three business days for standard dry cleaning.
Can I drop leather off at any FabriCare store?
Can I drop leather off at any FabriCare store?
Yes. Leather and suede service is available at all three stores, so you can drop a piece at Thornblade, Augusta Road or Woodruff Road.
What happens to leather after it is cleaned?
What happens to leather after it is cleaned?
Cleaning removes the oils that keep leather flexible, so every piece is re-oiled and reconditioned afterward. Leather and suede also lose some surface dye, especially at cuffs, collars and seat seams, and recoloring to even the finish is part of the process. Bring matching pieces in together so the color stays consistent.
Can leather or suede be cleaned the same day?
Can leather or suede be cleaned the same day?
No. Leather, suede and heavily stained pieces cannot be rushed. Same-day service, in by 10:00 AM and ready by 5:00 PM for an $8.95 fee, is for standard dry cleaning and laundered shirts.
Also handled at all three stores
Looking for a specific city? See all three locations or read about dry cleaning in Greenville.
From the journal: what to expect from leather and suede cleaning.
Two pickups a week. No delivery fee. No contract.
Tell us your street and we will put you on the next route that runs past it. Most new customers are picked up within the same week.