How to Take Stains Out of Leather

Leather items can become stained easily.

When you choose to have leather items in your home or in your wardrobe, you will need to be careful not to spill anything onto the leather. This can cause irreversible damage. However, sometimes spills and stains are unavoidable. For example, leather shoes can easily be stained by outdoor elements, and spills on leather car seats are common, especially with kids. Use leather-friendly cleaning solutions to take the stains out of your leather.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloths
• Saddle soap
• Towel
• Leather conditioner

Instructions

1. Dampen a soft cloth with a small amount of water. Squeeze the water out so the cloth is only slightly wet.

2. Add some saddle soap to the dampened cloth. Use it to gently rub the stain on your leather item.

3. Add a small amount of water to a new cloth. Again, squeeze it out so it's only slightly damp. Use this cloth to remove the saddle soap from your leather item.

4. Buff the leather item with a soft, dry towel.

5. Apply leather conditioner with a soft cloth to bring back the leather's natural luster.

References

• Repair Home: Cleaning Leather And Cleaning Suede