Clean Stains from Leather
Removing Stains from Your Leather Items
Ink Mark
Hairspray is going to be your best bet in this situation. If your trying to remove marker spray the area and wipe clean repeating these actions until the mark is removed or light enough to be taken to a cleaner and properly cleaned.
Water Stain
If your leather gets wet there is nothing that you can do to prevent it from shrinking other than hope. This is going to depend on how wet the item got and how you let it dry. If you get shoes wet then stuff them with socks to help keep the shape and let air dry. If you got some other piece of leather wet try to position it so it does not come into contact with any heat. You can restore the leather's softness by using a conditioner. Lexol makes great products for leather care. Visit Lexol.com for different conditioner options.
Gum
Make the gum cold by rubbing ice cubes on it. First place the ice in a Ziploc bag and then rub on the gum until it is hard enough to pull off. For the excess sticky residue that is left over you're going to do the opposite by heating it up and rubbing it off.
Mildew Mark
If you find mildew stains or marks on your leather items try mixing half and half of water and rubbing alcohol and cleaning the affected area. This will remove the stain. You will need to take the item to a professional leather cleaner to remove the smell.
Blood and Urine
There is not much you can do here except blot the area with a clean damp cloth and then take the item to the cleaners for a professional cleaning. Try to get as much off with your cloth at home right after you spot the stain.
Discoloration
Discoloration is such an unsightly problem in leather garments. Use a leather spray that is made for restoring color. Choose a color that matches your leather.
Salt Stain
Make a mixture of ¾ cup vinegar and ¼ cup water. Take a cloth and use the solution to wipe the salt off the leather. Try dabbing to ensure you do not remove the color.
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