How to Clean Mold on a Leather Sofa

Clean mold off a leather sofa to maintain its lovely exterior.

Mold growth on a leather sofa can ruin the surface and cause health problems if inhaled. You can clean mold from a leather sofa with household items rather than leather cleaners to save money and time while restoring the leather exterior to its original state. Maintaining a clean and conditioned leather surface ensures the longevity and comfort of a sofa and prevents further damage from mold growth.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Water
• Lint-free cloth
• Fan
• White vinegar
• Raw linseed oil

Instructions

1. MIx one part rubbing alcohol with one part water.

2. Dampen a white lint-free cloth into the cleaning solution. Wipe off the mold from the leather sofa with the dampened cloth. Replace the cloth if it gets dirty.

3. Dry the sofa with a fan rather than with direct sunlight as it may cause the leather to become brittle.

4. Mix one part white vinegar with two parts raw linseed oil. Dip a lint-free cloth into the mixture.

5. Swirl the mixture onto the leather sofa with the cloth. Let it sit overnight to condition.

6. Buff the sofa with a cloth for maximum shine.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Leather Cleaning