How do I clean a beige leather sofa that my dog sat on?

I bought a beige leather sofa about 1 month ago. I have a lab mix dog that has an oily coat. I caught her sitting on the couch and now there is some greying of the leather. I can't be sure she caused it but it's either her or it's just from us sitting on it. It's so new I have a hard time believing it would have greying already. I tried wiping it with a warm cloth and it's not coming off. It's mostly on the seam lines that are raised up. What can I clean it with? Is there something like shoe polish for furniture that will restore the color? Help!!!

How do I clean a beige leather sofa that my dog sat on?
Please do not use saddle soap on this as this is totally unsuitable.





Dog oils are very acidic and it could be that this has broken down the finish on the leather and is now showing as a greyish tinge. If it is the oils from the dog and he has only been on there once then there would appear to be something wrong with the finish as I doubt it would have broken down so quicly after one dog sit.





If you are not sure that this has been caused by the dog it could be dye transfer which may be removed by using Maxi Cleaner (the only cleaner specifically formulated for this problem). This does usually show as a greying of the leather and comes from clothing, newspapers etc.





I would advise also the use of Leather Protect which will help inhibit this type of problem and help keep your leather in good condition. It does need cleaning on a regular basis especially as it is a pale colour.





The general rules are:





You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. (LTT Leather Shampoo) With light coloured leather dye transfer from clothing can be a problem although using a good quality leather protector (LTT Leather Protect) will help inhibit this. Black obviously does not show this problem.





DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils) and furniture polish (pledge) contains silicones which will eventually destroy the finish on the leather. Most car cleaners also contain oils or waxes so should not be used as they leave residues on the surface of the leather which attract more dirt which eventually leads to cracking.





BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather.





Saddle soap should never be usd on upholstery leather or garments it is meant for saddles which are very different from todays finished leathers.





A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your car about 3-4 times.





Fairy liquid contains more salt these days to get dishes clean and this will break the finish down on your leather. This has been verified by the manufacturers (as with the baby wipes).





You should also follow cleaning with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.





Dry leather needs rehydrating with water and oils and waxes should not be used as the natural oils do not dry out of leather. Wiping over with a damp cloth regularly will help to do this.





It is important to maintain a regular cleaning regime cleaning dirt off the surface regularly and inhibiting the absorption of body oils into the leather with a protector is the best way of doing this. The only 'moisturizer' a leather needs is from water.





The alternative is a brand new product on the market called Lazy Leather. This is the latest technology in cleaning and combines an effective cleaner with a protector. It is quick and easy to use and should be used as a maintenance product once your suite has been cleaned or from new if you have just bought it.





Using incorrect care products is usually the cause of deterioration in the leather as unfortunately most car care products contain waxes and oils or silicones which do not do the leather any good.





Please do not use colours or polishes of any sort to try to rectify this as it may make the problem unfixable.





Source(s):





http://www.LTTsolutions.net


Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries


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Reply:try armour all or saddle soap
Reply:Buy some leather cleaner. Automotive stores have it.
Reply:Judy is correct. I might suggest a white gum eraser. It won't harm the leather, it's cheap, and they are readily available.



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