How to Clean a Leather Couch Without Leather Cleaner

Keeping your leather couch in good condition doesn't require purchasing expensive cleaners, but it does require careful cleaning to maintain the material's supple texture. According to "The Complete Household Handbook," leather couches require a balance of not too wet and not too dry conditions to prevent mildew growth and cracking, respectively. While rubbing alcohol is harsh on many fabrics, leather is durable and can withstand cleaning with rubbing alcohol without overdrying the surface.

Things You'll Need

• 2 small bowls
• Rubbing alcohol
• 3 cleaning cloths
• Mild dishwashing soap

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1 cup of rubbing alcohol into a small bowl. Add 1 cup of water.

   • 2

     Dip the cleaning cloth into the mixture. Sponge the dirty area of the couch with the damp cloth.

   • 3

     Wet a new cloth with cool water, and squirt a nickel-sized spot of dishwashing liquid onto the spot. Gently rub the dishwashing liquid into the stain with the damp cloth.

   • 4

     Wipe the spot dry with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.