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Blood stains can be pretty tricky to remove, especially when the stain is on leather. Don’t worry. As pesky as these stains may be, there are plenty of options at your disposal. We’ve tackled all your frequently asked questions, so you can get your leather back to working order in a jiffy.
Steps
What other products can you use to clean leather?
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Go over the stain with a mild soap solution. Soak another clean sponge in a diluted mixture of cold, soapy water. Blot the damp sponge all over the pesky stain, and dab it dry with a dry, clean cloth. [4] X Research source
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Treat the stain with 3 drops of ammonium hydroxide and 1 L (0.26 US gal) of water. Since ammonium hydroxide is a really strong chemical, dip a clean sponge into the mixture and dab it onto a tiny section of the stain first. If the leather doesn’t look damaged, sponge down the rest of the stain with the diluted mixture. Then, blot the stain dry with a paper towel. [5] X Research source
- You can buy ammonium hydroxide online or from chemical distributors.
EXPERT TIPCertified Leather Care TechnicianMallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.Large leather stains should be handled by professionals. Large discolored areas or stains that have fully set into leather furniture cannot be spot treated and removed. lf it has fully set, professional leather cleaning and repair experts can correctly color match the original shade and seamlessly blend the affected area back into the surrounding material.
Expert Q&A
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QuestionCan I use vinegar to clean the leather?Susan Stocker runs and owns Susan’s Green Cleaning, the #1 Green Cleaning Company in Seattle. She is well known in the region for outstanding customer service protocols — winning the 2017 Better Business Torch Award for Ethics & Integrity —and her energetic support of green cleaning practices.Vinegar may ultimately make a stain worse. It's safer to use dish soap and water to clean a leather surface.
Tips
- If you don’t feel comfortable cleaning your leather garments on your own, feel free to take them to a professional cleaner instead. [10] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://octaneseating.com/blog/leather-stain-removal/#blood
- ↑ http://www.townsendleather.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Leather-Institutes-CARE-and-CLEANING-Guide.pdf
- ↑ http://www.townsendleather.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Leather-Institutes-CARE-and-CLEANING-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/stain-removal-blood
- ↑ https://octaneseating.com/blog/leather-stain-removal/#blood
- ↑ https://theinventory.com/how-am-i-supposed-to-get-blood-stains-out-of-leather-1829600548
- ↑ http://www.townsendleather.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Leather-Institutes-CARE-and-CLEANING-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://theinventory.com/how-am-i-supposed-to-get-blood-stains-out-of-leather-1829600548
- ↑ http://www.townsendleather.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Leather-Institutes-CARE-and-CLEANING-Guide.pdf
About This Article
Blood can be tricky to remove from leather, but if you treat the stain immediately, you’ll have a better chance of getting it out. You can treat blood stains on leather with soap and water. First, dab the stain with a clean, dry cloth to remove as much of the blood as you can. Then, mix together room temperature water and a few drops of mild soap or dish detergent. Dampen a washcloth with the soap solution, then gently blot the stain with it. Once you’ve done this, wet a new cloth with clean water and dab the stain to remove any excess soap. Then, blot the cleaned area with a towel until it’s dry. You can also use hydrogen peroxide in place of soap and water to get the stain out. To learn how to test your fabric to make sure the cleaner won’t leave a stain, read on!
Reader Success Stories
- "I got the blood off my leather sofa with the soap and water method."
