How to Remove Stains on Leather Couches
Leather furniture can be easier to clean than fabric furniture; unfortunately, there is no guarantee that all stains can be removed. The treatment for a stained leather couch is entirely dependent upon the cause of the stain. To ensure that your couch remains in best condition, you should treat it with a leather conditioning cream after each regular cleaning. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paper towel or cloth
- Leather sofa cleaner
- Cotton swab
- Rubbing alcohol
- Lemon juice
- Cream of tartar
- Nail polish remover
- Moisturizing soap
Instructions
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Blot water-based liquids with a paper towel or soft cloth and allow to dry. These spills should not result in stains.
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Blot butter or grease stains with a paper towel or cloth until the cloth comes back dry and allow the stain to dry for a full day. If the stain is still visible, treat it with a leather sofa cleaner. Follow the instructions on the product.
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Treat ink stains with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. If the stain remains use nail polish remover on a soft cloth.
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Treat dark stains with a paste created from one part lemon juice and one part cream of tartar. Work the paste into the stain and allow it to sit for 10 minutes before repeating the process. Remove with a damp cloth and moisturizing soap.
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Tips & Warnings
Test any treatment on a less visible part of the sofa before treating the stain.
