How to Get Creases Out of Faux Leather Upholstery

It’s one of those household discoveries that warrants a double-take: a crease on your leather upholstery. Most likely, something or someone exerted a great deal of force or weight on the upholstery to create the crease. Still, all hope is not lost. Leather is pliable, and there are a couple of ways to remove creases from it. Try one or both remedies to get your leather looking crisp and new again.

Lint-free cloth
Iron
Large cotton or linen cloth

Instructions

Steaming
- 1
  Remove the creased cushion or backrest pillow from your upholstery, if possible.
- 2
  Set the item on the floor of your bathroom, upright, and run the shower until a full steam develops.
- 3
  Let the item set in the steamy room, with the door closed, for 20 to 30 minutes. The steam should loosen the crease.
- 4
  
  It's always a good idea to clean your iron before using it.
  
  Wipe the moisture from the upholstery with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Ironing
- 5
  Set your iron to "Warm," and let it warm up for about 5 minutes.
- 6
  Cover the crease with a large cotton or linen cloth. An old pillowcase is perfect for this job.
- 7
  Run the iron over the cloth, concentrating on the area positioned over the crease, for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the iron moving, so as not to burn the leather.
- 8
  
  Leather is very durable but becomes softer with age.
  
  Lift the cotton cloth and inspect the crease. Repeat the ironing process, if necessary.

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Instructions

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