Cleaning perfume from fine leather is a two-step process involving soap, followed by an absorbent to draw out the oily residue.
Things You Will Need
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Add liquid soap to water in a bucket and swirl to create frothy suds.
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Scoop out only the suds with a sponge and work the soap into the perfume spill on the leather. Scrub gently.
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Blot the area with paper towels.
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Sprinkle cornmeal on the stain spot to absorb perfume oils and scent. Leave the cornmeal on the leather for several hours, repeating with another application if necessary.
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Wipe away the cornmeal with a damp sponge and blot-dry the area with paper towels.
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Buff the leather with saddle soap or a conditioning product to restore the shine.
The Drip Cap
- Perfume carries an aroma of intrigue and allure, unless it spills on fine leather and puts the owner in a funk.
- Because many perfumes contain some sort of oil, extra care must be taken to get the perfume smell out of the leather without leaving an oily stain.
- Wipe away the cornmeal with a damp sponge and blot-dry the area with paper towels.