How do we clean a White Leather couch.?

Question

Had a red blanket on it and it has stained the leather?

Answer 1

oxy clean, why white ? next time use a white blanket ,

Answer 2

You have what is known as dye transfer, colour from the blanket has redyed the leather.
The usual process for removing dye transfer is to use LTT Maxi Cleaner (a cleaner specifically designed for the job - it is different to a normal leather cleaner) and if this does not work to call a technician who will have much stronger products to remove it. It depends how far it has penetrated the finish on the leather how easy it is to remove.

The use of a good leather protector (one that works- many don't) will help inhibit this type of thing happening again, as it will be easier to clean off and is vital to use on pale leather furniture.

It is not a good idea to try anything else without taking expert advice as sometimes the products you use can contain silicones which may make recolouring/refinishing impossible, new finish will not adhere to silicones.

Please do not try nail varnish remover, acetones or alcohols as these may make the matter much worse and saddle soap will be too harsh and may damage the finish especially if any amount of agitation is used.

A word of caution to all those who post on here with all these household products to try - they do not work and in many cases it will make matters much worse.

Anyone selling products to guarantee this sort of stain removal will almost certainly damage the leather finish.

Source(s):
http://www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

Answer 3

Because I have white leather furniture, I asked this question at a few furniture stores. Common answer was to use Ivory dish detergent and water. Use a cotton cloth that is just damp with the soapy water and scrub. Works well and doesn't cost as much as leather cleaners.

Answer 4

Talk to the manufacturer of the couch. They can probably suggest methods suitable to the tanning and dyeing used on the couch.

If no luck, I'd try saddle soap first.

Answer 5

Since the color just rubbed off the blanket, it's just sitting in the surface and hasn't penetrated. It should come off easily with saddle soap.

Answer 6

i would put half bleach half water in a spray bottle see if that takes it out.

Answer 7

I use saddle soap!