How to Clean Leather With Ivory Soap

Leather is a natural material used as a component of many day-to-day items. Furniture, coats, pocketbooks and luggage are examples of items commonly made with leather. Leather is a durable material that will look beautiful for years if properly maintained. To clean stains, use a mild soap. such as Ivory.

Things You'll Need

• Ivory bar soap
• Water
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Dampen a clean sponge, or lint-free cloth, with water. Do not use hot water as this may damage the leather. The sponge should be damp and not wringing wet.

2. Rub a bar of Ivory soap onto the damp sponge. A small amount of soap is enough to clean most stains.

3. Use a circular motion and rub the sponge onto the stain.

4. Dampen a clean sponge and use it to remove any trace of soap from the leather. Let the leather air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a mixture of Ivory dish washing soap and water in place of the Ivory bar soap.

• Test the Ivory soap application on a hidden part of the leather prior to applying to the stain.

References

• Quality Aircraft Interiors: Leather
• Leather Living Furniture: General leather

Resources

• Ivory