How to Remove Shoe Dye From a Leather Sofa

Removing any type of ink or dye from leather can be tricky so that you do not cause discoloration of the leather.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lemon Juice
• Cream of Tartar
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
• Non-oily Cuticle Remover

1. If your sofa is a light colored leather, you may wish to try a 50/50 mixture of lemon juice and cream of tartar. Allow to sit for an hour or two before wiping off.

2. If that is not a possible solution for you, try applying a non-oily cuticle remover and allow that to sit overnight. Wipe off with a soft cloth.

3. Before either attempt, try gently rubbing the stain off with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Tips & Warnings

• Do NOT use nail polish remover!! Note, in step two, I instruct using cuticle remover...that is not the same as nail polish remover.

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[akchrist]

on 8/12/2008 great tips!

[Brett445]

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[Psalmist4M]

on 7/31/2008 I've heard of the lemon juice and Mr. Clean Magic Erase, thanks for the tips. 5*s christianwomenconnect.com

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 7/31/2008 That cream of tarter is truly a wonder, it's an amazing CONDIMENT LOL, you live by that magic eraser, huh? Your tips are winners.