Although leather is a durable material, it can crack or scratch over time. In the article, you will learn how to eliminate defects on leather furniture.
Wax for leather goods
Melt the wax, apply to scratches, remove the residue with a soft flannel.
After the wax dries, the damage is sealed. You can also use regular beeswax. Apply leather cream or special paint on top.
What to do if the cat scratched the leather sofa
Lubricate the damaged area with olive oil. Take a piece of cotton cloth and soak it in warm water. It is important that its size completely covers the scratch. Apply the material to the damaged area, and then gently iron it without touching the exposed surface of the sofa.
How to remove deep scratches and cuts on leather furniture
Deep cuts can only be removed with superglue, and then the surface is covered with a professional coloring agent for shoes, or “liquid leather”.
When restoring small cuts, universal glue is carefully applied with a match or toothpick to the edges of the cut. The joints are pressed tightly, the edges of the cut are pulled together with synthetic thread.
Excess glue that has come out is removed. After drying, the repaired surface is stained and polished.
