How to Remove Mark Left on Leather Sofa by Hand Gel

Table of Contents:

You Will Need
Steps to Restore the Color
Additional Tips and Advice

Anne asked: How do I remove a stain from hand gel on my leather sofa? Some antibacterial hand gel has marked my brown leather sofa. It has left a white circle. I have cleaned it with leather polish, but it’s still there. Any advice would be most grateful.

When your leather is marred by a white or “faded” spot, you’ve most likely bleached the color. If the piece has great sentimental or monetary value you may want to have a professional do the restoration, but if you want to do it yourself, here’s a simple method you can use.

You Will Need:

Liquid Leather Color Repair

Steps to Restore the Color:

Use the colors provided in the kit to create a hue to match your leather.
Test the color on the material provided in the kit.
Once you have a match, pour the color you created into the pen provided.
Follow kit directions to apply the new color directly to the leather.

Additional Tips and Advice

Before you begin, ensure the leather surface is free of dirt, oils, dust, or residue from cleaners. The dye will not work as well if the leather is not clean.
Your manufacturer may be able to provide a dye kit or pen to match your leather.