Caring for your Vinyl

There are some things you can do to maintain your vinyl products.  Keep it out of direct sunlight.  This can cause it to fade and crack.  Avoid abrasives, industrial cleaners and never use steel wool on vinyl.

To clean lightly soiled vinyl use a solution of 10% household liquid dish soap and warm water applied with a soft cloth.  Rinse it with cool water and dry.

For more stubborn stains applied with a soft white cloth, you can use a solution of 10% bleach to 90% water. Gently rub the vinyl then rinse it with a clean damp cloth.

As Always, you should test these methods first on an inconspicuous area of your vinyl product before moving on to a more visible part.  Avoid using paper towel as this can sometimes be abrasive and always make sure you are in a well ventilated area.

When storing your vinyl goods you should clean them first to prevent attracting critters.  Avoid storing it in attics, basement and other places that are vulnerable to mold, mildew and insects.  The best place for storage is a cool, dry room or closet that allows sufficient air circulation.

Leather and vinyl repair require totally different methods and cannot be made in the same manner or with the same materials.

Even with the best of care accidents happen and vinyl repairs may be needed.  The backside of vinyl is lined with a cloth/fabric backing. If you have any cracks or cuts, you can see the fabric backing (usually white in color).  Like leather repair kits, vinyl repair kits can be time consuming and take some skill to master.

A quick and easy vinyl repair method is the MastaPlasta patch. The special adhesive patches allow you to make instant vinyl repairs that don’t peel off.  Available in several shapes, sizes and colours, it’s the economical way to your vinyl repair needs.

Most countries do not have data on the number of households that own pets.  There are formulas using demographics and census that will give you an approximation, but it is thought impossible to be 100% accurate.  Pet ownership in Australia for example, is one of the highest in the world, with an estimated 63% of its 6.6 million households having some kind of pet- 53% of Australian households own a cat or a dog.

We all love our pets, but even light leather scratches are enough to make leather goods look unattractive.  Don’t panic, there are a variety of fix-it solutions for just about anything made of leather.  For leather scratches and cuts there are clear liquid compounds which you apply to the damaged area like glue.  It makes repairs that are almost un-noticeable.  However, it is more aesthetic in nature and will not hold up to daily use.  In all probability the leather scratch or cut will open in time.

If you’re short of cash or in a hurry, the most economical product for leather scratch repair is the MastaPlasta leather recovery patch.  Effectively a band-aid for your furniture, it is available in several shapes, sizes and colours.   Starting from £8.95, simply apply it to your furniture to prevent further damage.

For such a small price, you can repair that leather scratch or knick on your furniture and have it looking as good as new. Why throw out good leather furniture, especially when you can fix it?

Leather repair solutions include a number of options. The fastest, easiest way to repair your leather products is the new MastaPlasta recovery patch. Made from Axiomhide, MastaPlastas are available in six different designs:

• Bandage Plasta
• Crown Plasta
• Pirate Plasta
• Plain Circle Plasta
• Plain Strip Plasta
• Racing Plasta

They come in different sizes and colours, so there will be a plasta to suit your needs. For a discreet look try the Plain Strip Plasta or make a feature out of your leather repairs with the plasta that suits your style.

The MastaPlasta recovery patch is not limited to leather repairs. It can also be used on vinyl and most other fabrics.  It’s incredibly hard-wearing, durable and engineered to last and not peel off.

Just peal and stick, what could be easier and starting from £8.95 MastaPlasta is the quick and economical way for leather repair.

How to repair leather handbags

There are a few choices.  If it’s just a matter of discolouration than a quick dye or leather restoration and cleaning product is great!   There are even some home remedies that you can find on the net.  Job done, but these don’t take care of rips, tears, burns or holes.

There are other options for leather bag repair.  You may want to try one of those new leather handbag repair spas where professionals do leather repairs at prices starting from around £100.  If you are in to major projects there is the do-it-yourself replacement repair.  This is where you cut out the damaged section and replace it with a matching piece.  Even after this major DIY project you will still have to go out and purchase one of those leather repair kits so that you can paint any discolourations and protect the handbag repair area so it doesn’t separate.  OK, how does your leather handbag repair look.  Would you even dare to do it again?

There is any easier and less expensive way to repair your leather bag.  MastaPlasta is the innovative new leather recovery patch to save your leather bag.  Simply check the plaster will comfortably cover the hole, clean and dry the area, peel away the release paper, stick down the plaster, press firmly to secure, and the bag is ready for use.  The MastaPlasta patch backing adhesive is very strong and once the plaster has been applied it will be difficult to remove, so there is no need to worry about further damage to your leather bag.

The MastaPlasta patch is not limited to leather repair, it can also be used on vinyl and most other fabrics.  Starting from £8.95 MastaPlasta is the quick and economical way for leather handbag repair.

Using DIY Kits to repair your leather furniture

It takes a lot of practice and experience to repair an area, make it flexible enough to last and blend in the color to match.

The steps for do-it-yourself kits include:

• prep the area
• apply a subpatch
• line up the torn area
• fill in the cracks
• buff the area down
• apply a grain to match
• use color dyes to blend the color to match your leather.  Even experts have a tough time with that.

You would probably have to repeat the repair process several times before you finally had a feel for how it all works and by that time you’d run out of the product.

Professional leather repair services exist for repairing everything from a leather sofa to leather shoes, but they are not cheap.

Don’t despair.  You can repair your leather sofa with the innovative new leather recovery patch from MastaPlasta!  Made from Axiomhide, a luxury alternative to leather, MastaPlasta is the new way to repair your leather furniture from scuffs, holes, rips and stains.  It sticks to PVC and upholstery as well as leather, covering damage in seconds.   It’s incredibly hard-wearing, durable and engineered to last and not peel off, making it easy and inexpensive to  repair your leather sofa for those who want to waste less and recycle more.

It doesn’t just repair your leather furniture, apply it to luggage, jackets, handbags or car seats to repair or personalise your belongings.

MastaPlastas are available in several shapes, sizes and colours.  Simply peal and stick to prevent further damage.  From just £8.95 MastaPlasta is a quick way to repair your leather sofa.