Any ideas on cleaning a cream leather sutie?

I have a cream leather suite about 2 years and it seems to be peeling any ideas what to do ?? Also how could I remove ink marks from itAny ideas on cleaning a cream leather sutie?
This is not a cleaning problem.





Peeling of the top finish can be caused by a number of things. It is the sort of damage we see a lot when incorrect cleaning products (like baby wipes) have been used. If this is not the case then the top finish is unstable and will need to be fixed.





This is not a job you can do yourself and so you should call a qualified leather technician to do the work for you.





As far as the ink is concerned:


As the ink is on a pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an ink stick (find one that is a professional product used in the industry - LTT do one). The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it. Be sure to check the type of leather you have before doing this as if you use this on an aniline style it will not work and may leave a greasy mark which will not go away.





If an ink stick doesn't work a solvent based remover will need to be used and it may also remove finish and pigment so is best left to the experts.





Using hairspray/WD40 and all these other solvent cleaners is very risky as it can make the matter far worse as it can spread the ink over a bigger area and can sometimes then be impossible to fix.


Using alcohol, perfume, etc. can also be a little risky depending on how stable the finish is. If the finish is unstable this would remove pigment form the leather.


Nail varnish remover or any other solvents will also remove the finish and pigment which will need replacing.





DO NOT USE Baby wipes as they are about the worst thing you can use on a leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it. A professional leather cleaner would never use these on their leather and DFS do not give correct advice on leather care because their staff have no training.





Please do not try milk or toothpaste these are silly ideas that will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish on your leather.


Magic erasers usually remove finish and pigment along with the ink.





Old ink will be harder to remove than new ink and may mean resorting to solvents which will also remove the finish. This is probably best left to the experts.





Silicones/furniture polish are the worst thing to use on leather as they will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather and will eventually break all the finish down and make it crack.





Leather does not need conditioning it needs cleaning and protecting on a regular basis with water based products this will keep it rehydrated and supple. Oils will make things much worse.





Leather should be cleaned gently not scrubbed so 'elbow grease' will only do damage to the finish.





Hide food will not remove ink and will leave residues on the leather which will attract dirt and oils.





Using a good quality leather protector (one that works) will help make this problem easier should it happen again, it also does your leather good by protecting it against oils and dirt which ultimately make the pigment crack and the leather deteriorate.








If the ink is on an aniline leather then there is nothing that will work if leather cleaner has not. Basically you have redyed the leather and you would need a specialist to resolve the problem. Using a cleaner and protector on a regular basis will help to dissipate the ink and eventually it will not be so obvious.





Good Luck





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Training school for leather techniciansAny ideas on cleaning a cream leather sutie?
i asked a similar question and got some pretty good suggestions.





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Get some stain remover like vanish or something.


And mayb not buy a cream sofa again!?
Well...i'd recommend:


Take your suite outside, tie it up with a rope to your car, and drive your car off a cliff...see if that works?





Oh and make sure there is a river below the cliff...you know...otherwise it won't get clean..
If the surface is peeling, I would contact the supplier.





I know it will probably be out of guarantee (12 months, usually), but you have rights under The Sale of Goods Act, which states that any item you buy 'should be fit for purpose'. A leather suite that lasts for only two years does not seem fit for purpose!
hi apart from getting a good leather cleaner which will be costly , may i suggest zoflora its triple concentrated and smells lovely and the best thing is its 55p a bottle in asda it comes in about 12 fragrances too i use it around the home everywhere even in the toilet , my kids drew all over the bathroom door in pen, felt tip, and pencil the door looks like its been repainted ! and at 55p u cant go wrong it also removed nail varnish off the laminate flooring , and leaves a long lasting smell my favorites are hyacinth and flowershop hope this helps love Tracey x