How to Get Stains Out of Leather

How to Get Stains Out of Leather
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Apr 6, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Microfiber cleaning rag
  • Dish soap or leather soap
  • Talcum powder
  • Suede cleaner, optional

Many harsh cleaning products and bleach products can discolor and deteriorate the leather, making it important to instead use mild products.

  1. Blot fresh stains with a clean microfiber cloth. Do not rub as you clean.

  2. Moisten the cleaning rag with cold water and five drops of dish soap or leather soap.

  3. Blot the soapy rag over any leftover residue, rubbing with the lie of the leather. This works well on most stains and will remove the residue quickly without damaging the leather.

  4. Sprinkle talcum powder over any greasy or oily residue that remains on the leather. Let the powder sit for 15 minutes, and scrub gently with a damp microfiber cleaning rag.

Tips

Only use a specialty suede cleaner for suede items. Use the same procedure, adding about five drops of the suede cleaner onto a damp rag and blotting over any stains.

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Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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