How to Restore Discoloration on an Aniline Leather Couch

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Description: If your leather couch has discolored sections...

Steps:

1. Look for bleached or faded patches on your couch.
2. Take a mental note of all the spots as these will be the areas you will need to focus on.

3. Drop a tiny drop of water (roughly 0.04 fl oz or 1 ml) on an undamaged area of the couch.
4. If the water soaks in and darkens the leather, your leather is aniline/absorbent.
5. If the water beads up, you have pigmented/protected leather.
6. This guide is for aniline leather ONLY.

7. Vacuum along the entire surface of the couch.
8. Remove the couch pillows and vacuum all the crevices.
9. Dust, dirt, and grime can interfere with the other steps.

10. In a large cup, mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of distilled water to create a cleaning solution.
11. Using a clean, dry cloth, dip the cloth in the solution and wipe down the whole couch.

12. Use a clean towel to wipe down the couch for any leftover moisture.
13. Let the couch air dry for 30 minutes.

14. Mix 2 tablespoons of regular olive oil with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into a small cup or bowl.
15. If you need more of the mixture, remember to have 2 parts olive oil and 1 part lemon juice.

16. Put a very small amount of the mixture on a clean cloth.
17. Apply the mixture onto the couch using the cloth. When applying the mixture, move the cloth in a circular motion.
18. Do not apply too much pressure as this can damage the surface of the leather.

19. Let the couch absorb the mixture. Apply for several hours as needed.
20. 2 hours if the leather is only slightly dry.
21. 4 hours if the leather is moderately dry.
22. Ensure the couch is in a shaded area, not under direct sunlight. Do not sit on the couch while it is drying.
23. Once the appropriate time has passed, immediately begin Step 9.

24. Using a clean, dry towel, remove any remaining residue/mixture from the surface of the couch.