How to Remove Magnesium Chloride From Leather

Magnesium chloride is often used as an ingredient in road deicers, commonly known as road salt. If you live in an area that uses road salt, you are probably familiar with what it can do to your car and anything else with which it comes into contact. It leaves a crusty, white film and can corrode any surface it touches. If you get magnesium chloride on any leather object, such as shoes or a coat, you will need to remove the stain as quickly as possible to avoid permanent damage to the material.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Soft cloths
• Towel

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour one part white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle. Shake well to mix the solution thoroughly.

   • 2

     Spray the stained area of the leather lightly.

   • 3

     Wipe the vinegar solution away immediately with a soft cloth. Continue spraying and wiping the leather until the salt is completely removed.

   • 4

     Dampen a cloth with water and dab the area. Blot it dry with a towel.