I'm afraid cleaning it with soap and water will dry it out and possible cause it to tear.
2006-09-25 08:26:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I use natural baby wipes to clean up quick spills or gunk. They don't fade or dry out the leather. I use leather cleaner when I really need to clean it.
2006-09-25 08:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Steph. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he best method for cleaning leather is determined by the type of the stain and the type of the leather. Read How to Treat Stains in Leather for advice on removing specific stains.
The following are instructions for general leather cleaning: Before cleaning leather, determine whether the leather is finished - like luggage, furniture and garments - or unfinished - like baseball gloves, work boots and saddles. Then follow the instructions below to keep your leather looking fabulous.
Finished Leather
Steps:
1. Place a small amount of a gentle, moisturizing soap such as Dove on a damp cloth and bring it to a light lather.
2. Rub the damp cloth on the leather without putting too much water on the leather.
3. Wipe away lather with a fresh damp cloth. Don't rinse the leather in water.
4. Polish leather with a dry towel.
5. Treat leather with a leather conditioner after it has dried completely.
Warnings:
Cleaning leather is a dangerous game. Cleaning can change the color or appearance of the leather. Always test the cleaning on a small invisible patch of leather before proceeding on the whole item.
Avoid products like mink oil, shoe polish and waxes when cleaning leather furniture or garments.
Unfinished Leather
Steps:
1. Use a damp cloth or sponge to rub saddle soap into the leather; work soap into a light lather.
2. Wipe away lather and allow to air dry.
3. Oil leather with a leather preservative such as mink oil.
Warnings:
Consider seeking professional assistance as improper cleaning might damage the leather.
2006-09-25 15:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by Art 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Damp cloth
2006-09-25 15:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by a tao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find inexpensive leather cleaner almost anywhere .... Use that and a soft cloth!
2006-09-25 17:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Bianca 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a near by furniture store and get leather cleaner.
2006-09-25 15:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by Trina J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nooo! Not soap and water! I found these on the net.
2006-09-25 15:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Straight Bleach its the best
2006-09-25 15:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by fishtwat 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
leather wipes...you can buy them at walmart!
2006-09-25 16:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋