A dark Grease Spot on my Red Aniline Leather Skirt – how to remove it?
I have a leather skirt, which has a dark grease (I think) stain and a few other small stains on it.
I don't know what kind of leather it is but it is smooth, supple and soft.
I didn't know it wasn't protected (not very well anyway).
It stains very easily and the stains seem to soak right into the leather.
I tried wiping it with a bit of soapy foam and tried sprinkling baby powder on it.
Neither removed the stains.
Having seen how easily the leather stains, I didn't want to use any product that might leave any oil or grease on it.
I was also afraid to spot clean it in case that would result in faded spots.
I got a feeling it would actually be safer to immerse the whole thing in soapy water so I washed it inside out in the woolen cycle in a mesh bag in the washing machine with Castile soap.
The stains are still there after the wash.
What would you suggest I use to remove the stains without rubbing off the colour and creating faded spots?
And, what should be used to condition and protect it after cleaning?
Please find attached pictures of the red leather skirt with stains.
It might be aniline?
It is supple, soft and smooth.
It absorbs moisture so it stains easily and spot cleaning seems to be a bad idea.
I hope to remove as much of the stains as possible before applying any conditioner or protector on it.
I washed it (please see my previous email below if additional information is helpful).
Catherine
#1
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...tStain-046.jpg
#2
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...tStain-050.jpg
2 Attachment(s)
Picture (stain) after applying degreaser, then hydrator and then fatliquor
Attachment 2578Attachment 2577Hi Roger,
Th big picture is the original stain. The small picture is the stain after applying the degreaser, then the rinse agent, then the hydrator and then the fat liquor. The stain is still visible if you know where to look. It is the spot right on top of the finger.
My observation is that the degreaser and rinse agent didn`t do much to remove the stain. By it was the hydrator and the fat liquor that made the stain seem less obvious. It is faded enough that you have to know it to see it.
I applied the fat liquor a few times to make sure that it has got enough. Maybe I overdid it, but it is supple again.
OK, I hear you. I won`t apply anything to it. I don`t have the protector. I guess I will get that next time I order something from you.
Yes, I did iron it.
The sheepskin coat feels much softer after it dried completely, that was after applying the fatliquor 4 times, I think.
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Roger Koh
Is it possible you post pictures for an after stain removal effect in comparison to pictures posted in post #1, picture #1 and #2.
Is the stain all gone?
>>> How about just leather polish?
We have identified the leather as from “goat” or “kid” – this should be aniline-pure finishes and breathability for natural transpiration is greatly appreciated – any polish that retard the characteristic kills the leather – you will only need to have a non-stick, rub-resistant protector with a choice of leather sent or scentless – Protector-S+ or Protector-S, otherwise I feel sorry for the leather. In leather less is more natural and beautiful.
>>> Would it be advisable to apply a layer of clear polish?
It is insane if I say it is OK – leave it as pure-aniline – the highest end of leather – why down grade it?
Tips:
Iron the leather for smartness – use an iron on wool setting and iron it between a plain white printing paper – you will be smiling.
Please show us how smart it is!
Roger Koh
Leather Care Consultant
www.LeatherDoctor.com