Many stains will not disappear with cleaning, but they can be concealed with a new finish. A solvent like alcohol or lacquer thinner are essential, … Read more
Ink, marker and unfixed dye from denim, blue jeans or other textiles can back-stain vinyl or leather. Cleaning with a solvent like denatured alcohol or … Read more
Mildew, mold and leaf stains on vinyl or leather upholstery often cannot be completely cleaned, but they can be concealed with a new finish. Mold … Read more
Oil stains in leather will not disappear with cleaning, but Rub ’n Restore® colors can conceal them. If oil remains in the leather, you may … Read more
Whether leather or vinyl, attempt to clean the stains and any mineral deposits with white vinegar. Allow absorbent leathers to completely dry. Milk, urine and … Read more
The biggest problem posed by milk, urine, vomit, and pet stains on leather upholstery is the lingering odor caused by bacteria. Kill the bacteria, neutralize … Read more
The tape test for adhesion determines if the leather or vinyl is, after cleaning, able to receive a new finish. See it demonstrated here at … Read more
Water absorption indicates the type of leather, its condition, and how it should be cleaned. Water will bead on finished and pigmented leathers like those … Read more
There are a number of reasons why leather or vinyl may become sticky. Cleaning is worth a try, but tackiness often is a sign of … Read more
Heavy mineral deposits on leather can be stubborn. In all our decades, we’d never seen anything as tenacious or extensive as the water damage on … Read more
Special care is needed to clean cigarette tar and smoke from leather. Short of an ozone chamber, the most effective solution is always fresh air … Read more