How To Clean a Leather Desk

Written By
VeronicaP
VeronicaP
Published: Jul 30, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. With a damp cloth, gently wipe the leather of any dust and debris. Make sure to get in the cracks where the leather meets the wood.

  2. Wet your cloth with a small amount of leather cleaner specifically made for the type of leather of your desk or, alternately, rubbing alcohol.

  3. Gently wipe the desk with the damp rag in circular motions, careful to cover every spot.

  4. Seal with a natural oil, such as olive oil or a product made for oiling leather. Using a dry cloth, rub the oil into the leather using the same circular motions as before. Let dry at least 24 hours.

Things You Will Need

  • Damp cloth
  • Leather cleaner
  • Oil
  • Blackboard chalk
  • Rubbing alcohol

References

VeronicaP

Veronica Peterson is a freelance author and editor specializing in sustainable design and green living. Her writing appears in California Home + Design, Care2.com and Design^Sprout. She lives in San Francisco.

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