How to Clean and Condition Leather
- 1). Mix 1 tablespoon of mild dish-washing liquid and 1 cup of water. Dip a clean, soft rag in the soap solution, and wring it to remove excess water. Rub the damp rag gently into grime and stains, then wipe the spot dry with a clean cloth.
- 2). Apply hair spray to ink stains, and use a clean cloth to remove any residue.
- 3). Sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch on any grease stains. Let it sit for four hours, then use a clean cloth to wipe it away.
- 4). Hold a clean cloth under running water, then wring it to remove excess water. Rub the cloth onto any blood or urine stain, and let the area air-dry.
- 5). Mix 1 part vinegar and 2 parts neat's-foot oil or food-grade linseed oil. Dip a clean, lint-free cloth into the mixture, wring out the cloth to remove any excess, and rub it all over the leather product. Leave the solution on the leather overnight, then wipe it clean with a fresh cloth.