How to Fix Minor Wear on Sofas

After several years of television watching and children jumping a couch, especially one constructed from leather, will show signs of wear. A leather repair kit, available at department and shoe stores, provides the tools required to fix the couch’s worn area. Repairing a slightly worn leather couch also involves restoring the affected area’s coloring and making it blend with the surrounding surface.

Soapy cloth
Dry cloth
Fine-grit sandpaper
Leather filler
Damp cloth
Cotton ball
Leather protectant

Instructions

- 1
  Clean the affected area with a damp, soapy cloth. Wipe down the area with the cloth to remove any dirt, grime or oils from the leather’s surface. Remove any moisture from the leather with a dry cloth.
- 2
  Roughen the affected area with fine-grit sandpaper. The idea is to remove the top coating of the leather without causing any further damage. This allows the repair products and protectant to seep into the leather, restoring its appearance.
- 3
  Cover the affected area with leather filler. The filler removes any minor damage to the leather. Wipe away any excess filler with a damp cotton swab and allow it to set for one hour. If the wear is minor and does not require any leather filler, move onto the next step.
- 4
  Soak a cotton ball with leather protectant. Work the leather protectant into the affected and surrounding areas to create a seamless finish.

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