What Happens When You Put Wood Oil on Leather Furniture?

Wood Oils

• Wood oil, labeled as lemon oil, often contains no lemon extracts but solvents similar to kerosene. When applied to leather furniture, these products cause grease stains or worse, causing the furniture to crack or dry out. Many furniture polishes and sprays contain silicone, which also dries leather.

Alternatives

• Invest in high-quality, silicone-free leather cleaners and conditioners. Cleaning leather furniture regularly removes dust and grime. Follow cleaning with leather conditioner that maintains moisture. Vacuum leather furniture with the upholstery brush attachment weekly removing dirt, sand or pet hair.

Stain Removal

• Do not use wood oil to remove stains on leather furniture. Blot up wet spills immediately with a clean towel and allow the leather to air dry. Scrape off solid, greasy stains, such as butter, and blot gently. Do not rub the stain or attempt cleaning it with water.

General Recommendations

• Do not use solvents, cleaning fluids, saddle soap or mink oil on leather furniture. Try any leather conditioning treatments or cleaners in an inconspicuous area ensuring that they don’t damage the finish. Keep leather out of direct sunlight and away from heating vents. When cleaning a leather-topped table, use two separate cleaning cloths to avoid coating the leather with wood oil.