on 9/19/2009
I have 2 leather chairs rarely sat on, but I have a build of dirt & grime in the creases, I'v tried cleaning with stuff like orange clean, I think I goofed, now I cant get the grime build up out. I need help. mitchette
on 8/11/2009
Hi. We have two leather sofas that have a built up residue of hair wax/gel on the backs where our heads rest!! Yuk! I have tried specialist leather cleaners and the 'Dove' suggestion above but neither will shift it. Any tips? The In Laws are coming to stay and I'd like it gone..... Cheers,
on 8/3/2009
I have a western saddle that is a finished leather but is light colored. I need to know if there is a cleaning process that will clean without darkening the leather. augustgreen
on 8/15/2008
Help I got a small ink pen mark on my brand new leather couch. I tried to clean it and now it looks like the dye has started to come off in the spot not the ink though. HELP! MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO FLIP OUT!
It's less than a week old.
Desperate and sad.
on 8/11/2008
Dear Parakeet, Sorry I didn't read your post sooner butjust in case....here is a website for a company that makes an incredible product: www.DooDooVoodoo.com This stuff works absolute miracles ( I know I have cats!) for pet odors and stains. It works for ALL kinds of odors and stains of the worse kind but especially well for animals. They have an extensive FAQ section that should cover any questions you might have so be sure to check them out- I promise, you will NOT be disappointed! Good Luck, Juls.
on 8/3/2008
Does anybody know how to get a really really REALLY bad dog poop stain out of an animal hide with leather attched to the back? I really need help before August 8th. I ma babysitting dogs for someone, and they paid me VERY VERY generously. They escaped their pen, and I came in late, and they pooped THREE TIMES on the rug. I am so worried I won't get it out in time for them to come back. Please help!
on 7/29/2008
Hi, Does anyone know how to clean the stitching on a cream leather sofa; kids being kids, the colour of the cream stitching leaves a little to be desired :o(
on 7/16/2008
• Many spots and marks on leather can be cleaned off with an ordinary pencil eraser. This is true especially on white leather.
• Many spots can be cleaned with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. This treatment is particularly effective on "sugar" or "alcohol" spots.
• Oil and grease can be cleaned off leather with a spray-on spot remover.
• Rubber cement is another good "oil spot" remover. Put it over the spot and let it dry. Rub it off and the spot is gone. (DO NOT USE THIS TREATMENT ON SUEDE).
on 7/16/2008
• Many spots and marks on leather can be cleaned off with an ordinary pencil eraser. This is true especially on white leather.
• Many spots can be cleaned with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. This treatment is particularly effective on "sugar" or "alcohol" spots.
• Oil and grease can be cleaned off leather with a spray-on spot remover.
• Rubber cement is another good "oil spot" remover. Put it over the spot and let it dry. Rub it off and the spot is gone. (DO NOT USE THIS TREATMENT ON SUEDE).
on 5/26/2008
Saddle soap and mink oil should definitley not be used on finished leathers as they are far too harsh for todays modern leather finishes.
Conditioning is totally unnecessary on finished leathers you need to use protectors not conditioners.
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Drol Rotciv said
on 1/19/2010 Great article. We have leather couches that needed cleaning. I'll try it. Thanks
mitchette said
on 9/19/2009 I have 2 leather chairs rarely sat on, but I have a build of dirt & grime in the creases, I'v tried cleaning with stuff like orange clean, I think I goofed, now I cant get the grime build up out. I need help. mitchette
renaissancebn1 said
on 8/11/2009 Hi. We have two leather sofas that have a built up residue of hair wax/gel on the backs where our heads rest!! Yuk! I have tried specialist leather cleaners and the 'Dove' suggestion above but neither will shift it. Any tips? The In Laws are coming to stay and I'd like it gone.....
Cheers,
augustgreen said
on 8/3/2009 I have a western saddle that is a finished leather but is light colored. I need to know if there is a cleaning process that will clean without darkening the leather. augustgreen
newyorkminute92 said
on 1/16/2009 That's great advice and thanks for the clarification. Would love to have you come answer and comment on some questions we have.
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RebeccaC said
on 12/12/2008 i got fingernail polish remover on our brown leather couch and it took out the color. How can I cover it up so it's not as noticeable?
moniquestattoo said
on 8/19/2008 Can you tell me how to get the smell of mold out of my leather coat?
Free2bjen said
on 8/15/2008 Help I got a small ink pen mark on my brand new leather couch. I tried to clean it and now it looks like the dye has started to come off in the spot not the ink though. HELP! MY HUSBAND IS GOING TO FLIP OUT!
It's less than a week old.
Desperate and sad.
JRoo said
on 8/11/2008 Dear Parakeet, Sorry I didn't read your post sooner butjust in case....here is a website for a company that makes an incredible product: www.DooDooVoodoo.com This stuff works absolute miracles ( I know I have cats!) for pet odors and stains. It works for ALL kinds of odors and stains of the worse kind but especially well for animals. They have an extensive FAQ section that should cover any questions you might have so be sure to check them out- I promise, you will NOT be disappointed! Good Luck, Juls.
Parakeet said
on 8/3/2008 Does anybody know how to get a really really REALLY bad dog poop stain out of an animal hide with leather attched to the back? I really need help before August 8th. I ma babysitting dogs for someone, and they paid me VERY VERY generously. They escaped their pen, and I came in late, and they pooped THREE TIMES on the rug. I am so worried I won't get it out in time for them to come back. Please help!
cloggsy said
on 7/29/2008 Hi, Does anyone know how to clean the stitching on a cream leather sofa; kids being kids, the colour of the cream stitching leaves a little to be desired :o(
Thanks in advance :o)
GailTaylor said
on 7/16/2008 • Many spots and marks on leather can be cleaned off with an ordinary pencil eraser. This is true especially on white leather.
• Many spots can be cleaned with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. This treatment is particularly effective on "sugar" or "alcohol" spots.
• Oil and grease can be cleaned off leather with a spray-on spot remover.
• Rubber cement is another good "oil spot" remover. Put it over the spot and let it dry. Rub it off and the spot is gone. (DO NOT USE THIS TREATMENT ON SUEDE).
I found this at the boot barn site.
GailTaylor said
on 7/16/2008 • Many spots and marks on leather can be cleaned off with an ordinary pencil eraser. This is true especially on white leather.
• Many spots can be cleaned with a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. This treatment is particularly effective on "sugar" or "alcohol" spots.
• Oil and grease can be cleaned off leather with a spray-on spot remover.
• Rubber cement is another good "oil spot" remover. Put it over the spot and let it dry. Rub it off and the spot is gone. (DO NOT USE THIS TREATMENT ON SUEDE).
minijo said
on 6/2/2008 Does anybody know how to remove sunscreen stain ( really bad one ) from leather sofa.?
Judyb said
on 5/26/2008 Saddle soap and mink oil should definitley not be used on finished leathers as they are far too harsh for todays modern leather finishes.
Conditioning is totally unnecessary on finished leathers you need to use protectors not conditioners.