Help! My dog has jumped on my leather sofa with his claycovered paws. What is the best way to clean it off? (it has "set" or dried already).
2006-11-12 02:18:56 · 5 answers · asked by Lil Miss Answershine 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Put some soap in warm water and take a sponge to create a good amount of foam. Use the foam to clean the suite. Don't worry about the water part, water is good for leather contrary to popular belief. If this does not remove all the problem you will need to invest in some good quality foam cleaner for leather which should do the trick.. It is also wise to invest in some leather protector for a pale coloured suite as this will make future cleaning a lot easier and will also inhibit dirt and grease from getting into the finish on the leather (especially if you have a dog)
DO NOT use baby wipes, alcohol or anything that contains oils, waxes or silicones as these will damage the finish on your leather
2006-11-12 02:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leather upholstery has always been synonymous with luxury. Do-it-yourselvers have two options for attacking stains on leather upholstery: using household products or a commercial cleaner formulated especially for the job. Either way, the sooner the stain is addressed, the better—the less the stain soaks in, the easier it is to remove.
First you will need to do is a test.
To do the test spray the cleaner, using the back edge of the cushion on the leather part. Spray a spot about the size of a quarter and wipe it with a white towel and let it dry on it’s own.
If you get colour transfer onto the towel it is not safe to clean.
If there is no change in colour and no watermark then it is safe to clean or spot clean.
If there is a watermark but no colour change it is safe to clean only thing is you will need to clean the whole thing. (to stop watermarks) you can not spot clean.
If you want to try household cleaners, begin with a solution of water and "neutral" soap (one with a pH factor of 7). Dawn dishwashing liquid (4 or 5 drops into one cup of water) works good.
Regardless of products used, begin by blotting liquid spots with paper towels. Massage the solution onto the spot with a soft, terrycloth towel, turning the towel often. Wipe the area dry immediately; use a hairdryer held away from the seat if necessary to avoid getting a ring where the soap and water were applied.Be cautious about attacking stains all at once to preserve the upholstery's protective layer.
Remember to always due a pre test with all products that you try.
From a carpet cleaner for 14 years
2006-11-12 06:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use Chemspec's Leather Cleaner. It is designed to work on leather. You can find it at Allsclean.com
2006-11-12 04:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use warm soappy water on it and all will be fine. Squeeze out most of the water out of the cloth before you wash.
2006-11-12 02:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mags 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mineral oil works pretty good, or mineral spirits, though that does smell.
2006-11-12 02:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋