This Tip Effortlessly Removes Coffee Stains From Your Leather Couch

Coffee is so much more than a beverage. It's a lifestyle, an addiction, and a horrible source of stains for its fans. If you're partial to enjoying your cuppa while lounging on your leather couch, this article is for you. You've doubtlessly spilled your fair share of coffee on its expensive surface, and there's no reason to stop now. A couple of effortless steps will keep your favorite sippin' spot clean for many cups to come. Grab a damp cloth and some specialty cleaner or this soap to easily clean your leather furniture. Follow up with a conditioner, and you're set for worry-free coffee breaks.

If you own any leather seating, have specially formulated cleaner on hand for both emergencies and regular maintenance. However, there are also some natural ingredients you can use to clean your leather sofa. Armed with a cleaning agent and some clean cloths, your stain will be gone in a wink.

Once the first drop hits, grab a clean microfiber cloth and dab away the coffee. Don't rub at the liquid, since that will push the coffee into the leather more. If you have a product especially made for leather, clean the stained area according to the product's directions. Use microfiber cloths for all cleaning and conditioning steps.

For dried stains, you can skip the dabbing step. Tackle both those and more persistent coffee stains with a gentle yet powerful product like Chamberlain's Leather Milk Straight Cleaner No. 2. If you are using mild soap, mix it with water until you have lots of suds. Then, apply only the suds to the stain. Try not to get the leather too wet, but some moisture is inevitable. Blot at the stain, and let the area dry indoors away from heat and sunlight.

Even mild soaps will strip oils from leather, and following up a cleaning with a conditioner is a smart way to preserve your sofa. There are highly-rated commercial products like Leather Honey leather conditioner that brighten and moisturize the material beautifully. If you don't have any on hand, a 50-50 mix of vinegar and linseed oil has been a go-to leather helper for years. However, linseed oil can darken leather, so test out this mixture on a hidden area first. Apply the conditioner with a cloth, let it dry, and buff it to a glow.

While the steps for this trick remain the same, what you tackle your spill with can vary. If you're a DIY fan or haven't yet added a leather cleaner to your arsenal, there are plenty of resourceful cleaning methods for leather furniture.

Leather experts Buffalo Jackson Trading Co recommend shaking up a solution safe enough you can eat it on salad. In a spray bottle, mix two parts white vinegar with one part olive oil. Spray the stain and wipe away the excess with a clean cloth.

No matter how quick we are to treat the spill, coffee stains sometimes stick around. The oils in the beans can make stains more stubborn. After cleaning up the initial spill with a cloth and cleanser, let cornstarch come to the rescue. Sprinkling this stuff right on the stain, and let it sit for at least an hour, but preferably overnight. In the morning, brush the powder off gently with a soft-bristled brush.