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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – leather sofa is an amazing addition to almost anything living room at each House. However, unlike other materials, leather sofa prone to scratches and scratched leather material can quickly spoil the appearance sofa.
However, with a little elbow grease and care, scratches on leather sofas can be repaired. There are several methods of repairing scratches on a leather sofa that can be done.
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If you’re lucky, you can repair a scratched leather sofa with items you have at home. However, it sometimes requires purchasing a leather repair kit if the scratch is deep enough.
Whatever it is, here how to remove scratches on leather sofa quoted from My Domaine, Sunday (3/4/2022),
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leather sofa illustration-Tools and materials needed
- Clean and soft cloth
- skin cleanser
- Vinegar white (optional)
- Air conditioning kulit
- Leather marker or repair pen (optional)
- Skin repair kit (optional)
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Remove dirt
The first step to removing scratches on a leather sofa is to clean any dirt, dust or fluff pet attached to the surface of the sofa.
Next, use a leather cleaner to gently clean the scratched area of the leather sofa to prevent introducing any dirt into the sofa repair.
If you don’t have a skin cleanser, you can use a little vinegar white that has been smeared on a soft cloth.
Also read: How to care for a leather sofa to keep it new and durable
Apply skin conditioner
Next, how to remove scratches on a leather sofa is to use a leather conditioner.
Take some leather conditioner, apply a small amount on a clean cloth, and gently rub it on the leather sofa in a circular motion, starting from the scratch and working outward. It will take some effort to remove the scratch.
When finished, wait about 10 minutes for the conditioner to be absorbed by the leather sofa and clean the remaining conditioner on the surface of the sofa.
Also read: 5 Common Mistakes When Cleaning Leather Sofas
Recolor the strokes
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Illustration of cleaning a leather sofa. -Depending on how deep the scratch is and the leather type of the sofa, it may still be visible.
If this is the case, don’t worry—there are a few fixing tricks you can try. Use a leather marker or leather sofa repair pen.
However, before using it on a scratch, test it in an inconspicuous place to make sure the colors match.
If so, gently apply it to the scratch and let it dry before deciding if you need another coat.
Also read: How to clean rust stains on clothes, sofas and carpets
Use skin repair kit
If the stain on the leather sofa still hasn’t gone away, it’s time to need a leather repair kit. It can also repair larger scratches.
While the sofa manufacturer’s instructions may differ, here are the general steps.
First, use a skin cleanser to clean the affected area. Next, apply a binder to strengthen the scraped skin as well as the nearby skin.
Also read: Listen, Here’s How To Clean A Leather Sofa
Once dry, you will gently rub the repair area to smooth the leather sofa.
Next, brush off any excess dust, then apply dermal filler, which will fill in the scratched area. Let dry, then scrub, and brush again gently.
After that, add dye to match the repaired area with the rest of the sofa, then finish all the repair process with sealant.
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- Clean and soft cloth
- skin cleanser
- Vinegar white (optional)
- Air conditioning kulit
- Leather marker or repair pen (optional)
- Skin repair kit (optional)
Also read: How to Update the Appearance of a Color Changing Sofa
Remove dirt
The first step to removing scratches on a leather sofa is to clean any dirt, dust or fluff pet attached to the surface of the sofa.
Next, use a leather cleaner to gently clean the scratched area of the leather sofa to prevent introducing any dirt into the sofa repair.
If you don’t have a skin cleanser, you can use a little vinegar white that has been smeared on a soft cloth.
Also read: How to care for a leather sofa to keep it new and durable
Apply skin conditioner
Next, how to remove scratches on a leather sofa is to use a leather conditioner.
Take some leather conditioner, apply a small amount on a clean cloth, and gently rub it on the leather sofa in a circular motion, starting from the scratch and working outward. It will take some effort to remove the scratch.
When finished, wait about 10 minutes for the conditioner to be absorbed by the leather sofa and clean the remaining conditioner on the surface of the sofa.
Also read: 5 Common Mistakes When Cleaning Leather Sofas
Recolor the strokes
Illustration of cleaning a leather sofa. -Depending on how deep the scratch is and the leather type of the sofa, it may still be visible.
If this is the case, don’t worry—there are a few fixing tricks you can try. Use a leather marker or leather sofa repair pen.
However, before using it on a scratch, test it in an inconspicuous place to make sure the colors match.
If so, gently apply it to the scratch and let it dry before deciding if you need another coat.
Also read: How to clean rust stains on clothes, sofas and carpets
Use skin repair kit
If the stain on the leather sofa still hasn’t gone away, it’s time to need a leather repair kit. It can also repair larger scratches.
While the sofa manufacturer’s instructions may differ, here are the general steps.
First, use a skin cleanser to clean the affected area. Next, apply a binder to strengthen the scraped skin as well as the nearby skin.
Also read: Listen, Here’s How To Clean A Leather Sofa
Once dry, you will gently rub the repair area to smooth the leather sofa.
Next, brush off any excess dust, then apply dermal filler, which will fill in the scratched area. Let dry, then scrub, and brush again gently.
After that, add dye to match the repaired area with the rest of the sofa, then finish all the repair process with sealant.
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