Fettflecken aus Leder entfernen – so klappt's!
If you don't pay attention for a moment, it's happened: your beloved leather accessory has a grease stain on it. We rub cream on our hands, eat a quick sandwich on the go, or use sunscreen in the summer and – whoosh – our brand new wallet, our beloved handbag, or the straps of our leather backpack have unsightly stains.
Leather is durable and hard-wearing, but it has one problem: it is not easy to wash. But don't worry, there are a few good tricks you can use to completely remove grease and oil stains from leather. Leather, like human skin, absorbs fats very quickly. The less the leather has been treated, the more susceptible it is to grease stains. Therefore, types of leather without a surface seal, such as aniline leather and suede, are particularly sensitive to fats and oils. However, with some types of leather, such as oiled leather and pull-up leather, this is exactly what is desired. This leather only gets the desired patina through stains and scars, which underlines its natural structure.
For all other types of leather, there are tricks and home remedies that help treat unwanted stains.
WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN REMOVING GREASE STAINS FROM LEATHER
Act fast!
Grab an absorbent cloth as quickly as possible and use it to blot up as much of the fresh grease as you can, so that it doesn't penetrate too deeply into the fibers.
Never rub or scrub!
Always proceed carefully when removing grease from leather. Avoid rubbing the grease further into the fibers, damaging the fibers by scrubbing, or even enlarging the stain.
What kind of leather is it?
The subsequent treatment depends on the type of leather. Especially sensitive suede, nubuck, and wild leather must be treated differently from slightly less sensitive smooth leather.
Fresh or old?
Is the stain fresh or has it already deeply penetrated and dried in the fabric? Depending on how long ago the grease got on the leather, stains need to be treated differently. How exactly? We explain that below.
Test first
To avoid unpleasant surprises, test the treatment in an inconspicuous area beforehand.
Drying properly
Dry the leather flat and gently move or massage it repeatedly during drying so that it does not become stiff. Never dry leather on a heater, as it will become brittle!
THESE HOME REMEDIES HELP REMOVE GREASE STAINS FROM LEATHER
Fresh grease stains
enzyme-free wool detergent, dry shampoo, raw potato, flour, baby powder or school chalk
Old grease stains
blotting paper and iron, gall soap, magnesium carbonate ("chalk") and petroleum ether, 90 percent alcohol and hairdryer, magic eraser
Some home remedies are particularly suitable for removing fresh grease stains from leather. If the grease has already penetrated deeper into the fibers and dried, you will need to use agents that dissolve the grease molecules again. Old grease stains are difficult to remove from leather, which is why it is worth acting quickly.
That annoying stain is still visible? Don't despair! Treat your product with a rich leather conditioner. It's possible that the rest of the leather will then also adapt somewhat to the darker grease stain. Then it's a matter of waiting: it's quite possible that the stain will fade further over time with use.
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