How to Repair Damage to Rubbed White Leather

Stain Removal

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  Before buying a stain remover for your white leather at a supermarket or leather goods store, carefully read the label to ensure that it is safe for hand rubbed white leather products.

• 2

  Using a lint free cloth, test the cleaner on a small, non-visible area of your leather couch to ensure that the cleaner does not damage the leather.

• 3

  Apply a small amount of leather stain cleaner to the stained area using a lint free cloth, starting at the outside of the stain. Rub the stain in a downward motion from the outside of the stain to the center. Do not rub the cloth in a circular pattern over the stain.

Torn Leather Repair

• 4

  Before purchasing leather repair glue, make sure that it is safe for use on white hand rubbed leather.

• 5

  Squeeze a small amount of glue from the glue bottle's dispenser tip onto the crack or tear in the leather.

• 6

  Heat the glue with a hair dryer to increase the tackiness of the glue and ensure a stronger bond.

• 7

  Press the edges of the tear together with your fingers or apply a piece of tape to hold it together until the glue dries.