Leather Strap + Alcohol Hand Sanitizer?

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jfduecetx

Discussion Starter · Oct 26, 2015

I mostly wear watches with metal bracelets. However, I recently bought a nice Victorinox with a leather band. I'm also a borderline germ-aphob that uses hand sanitizer quite frequently.

Is there any reason to be concerned that the hand sanitizer could damage the leather? Just curious, my concern is very small. Anyone had an issue?

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Nokie

· #2 · Oct 26, 2015

As long as you let it evaporate after applying it, and not really come in contact with the strap, you should be fine.

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SomeAssemblyRequired

· #3 · Oct 26, 2015

Those sanitizers that use alcohol can discolor leather. Other sanitizers use iodine and chlorine, both of which are bleaching agents used in the leather industry. That said, I'd think their use would be okay as long as you didn't get too carried away.

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CrownAndBuckle

· #4 · Oct 27, 2015

Over time, hand sanitizer will likely dry out and crack the leather, causing permanent damage.

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NoobyPanFan

· #5 · Nov 1, 2015

I concur... Tread lightly!!!

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zkennedy

· #6 · Nov 9, 2015

Anything alcohol based is not good.. The alcohol will dry the leather out quite quickly and it can ruin the color/dyes used. I'd just be sure not to get any on the band.

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