How to Restore a Faded and Scratched Leather Couch

Your couch has hosted family meetings, cocktails with friends, mid-afternoon naps and everything in between. That couch has memories and has been there for your family through good times and bad. Unfortunately, your beloved leather couch has fallen on bad times itself. The leather is now scratched and faded and the thought of leaving it on the curb is tempting. Don't say your good-byes just yet; with a few simple tips and tricks you can instantly restore your couch to its original beauty.

Bucket
White distilled vinegar
Linseed oil
Clean cloths
Scissors
Leather recoloring balm
Chamois

Instructions

- 1
  Combine two parts linseed oil and one part linseed oil in a bucket. Apply the solution to the entire couch using a clean cloth. Allow to sit overnight before rinsing with warm water.
- 2
  Trim any loose fibers around scratches with a pair of scissors. Cut as close to the leather as possible to minimize the appearance of the scratches.
- 3
  Apply leather recoloring balm to the entire couch with a clean cloth. Work from the top of the couch to the bottom, rubbing in a circular motion. Wipe away excess balm with a new, clean cloth.
- 4
  Buff the couch with a chamois to set the dyes in the leather recoloring balm. Start at the top of the couch and work slowly toward the bottom, rubbing in a circular motion. Continue buffing until the leather is restored to its natural sheen.

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