How to Remove a Black Shoe Print From a Leather Sofa

Leather sofas can be an elegant and sophisticated complement to a living room. A shoe print on a leather sofa can be a huge blemish on an otherwise beautiful piece. You can remove a shoe print easily by cleaning it off gently. By cleaning off the leather upholstery and preserving it for future use, you can extend the life of your sofa.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. cream of tartar
• Small bowl
• 2 dry cloths

Instructions

1. Mix 1 tsp. of lemon juice with 1 tsp. of cream of tartar.

2. Apply the cream of tartar mixture to the sofa stain and let it sit for 10 minutes.

3. Remove the mixture using the washcloth.

4. Dry the area well with a dry cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to get the stain as quickly as possible. The longer it sits, the more it'll be set.

• You can use a leather cleaner or otherwise mild detergent instead of the lemon juice and cream of tartar mixture.

• Take care when using the lemon juice and cream of tartar and make sure not to leave it on for too long. Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, which could stain your couch.

References

• How to Remove Stains from a Leather Sofa in HomeFurnish.com
• Leather Stain Removal at Mrs. Clean USA