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How to Clean Grease Stains on Leather

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1. Find a less visible spot on your item to "patch test" the cleaning solution of choice.
2. Try Cleaning Solution A
   • Dip the cloth into the pasty mixture.
   • Dab the patch test area with the cloth.
   • Use the extra cloth to pat dry the fabric.
   • Allow to dry fully.
3. Try Cleaning Solution B if Solution A doesn't provide results.
   • Dip the cloth into the liquid detergent.
   • Dab the patch test area with the cloth.
   • Use the extra cloth as well as spray it with distilled water.
   • Soak the leather with the distilled water.
   • Use your clean fingers to rub the patch test area until you work up a gentle lather.
   • Spray the lather with the distilled water.
   • Blot dry with a clean cloth.
   • Allow to dry fully.
   • Repeat, if needed.
4. Use the cleaning solution of choice on the actual stain, now that you've done the "patch test"

• If all else fails, you have two other alternatives: use an enzyme-based cleaner or take it to a dry cleaner which specializes in leather.

• Always perform a patch test when cleaning delicate textiles. You want to ensure that the cleaning solution doesn't affect the dye of your leather.
• Never vigorously rub any stained fabric, it may ruin the fabric due to the extra wear as well as tear.

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Added: Thu Feb 02 2006

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