Leather is a durable material, but after a while, it can prove signs of wear and tear. The good news is that leather is easy to recondition to almost new without having to spend a lot of money to take your sofa reupholstered.

Surface Scratches

Pets and toys can cause surface scratches to leather. This type of damage is normal wearable and tear in an average home. To set these types of scratches, y'all will need a leather cleaner, leather conditioner, leather/vinyl repair kit and a lint-free textile.

You can use a commercial leather cleaner or mix ane quart of warm h2o, one tablespoon of natural Castile soap and a couple of drops of vinegar. Spray the cleaner onto your burrow and wipe it off with a lint-gratuitous towel.

After cleaning the surface of your leather sofa, you should already see a difference in the appearance of surface scratches. Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner onto the sofa and work it in — a fiddling of this oil-similar substance goes a long way.

Every bit yous work in the conditioner, it may be easier for you to utilize your hands. Rub in a round move, applying as much conditioner every bit needed until the leather will not blot any more than. Allow the conditioner sit on the leather'south surface for at least two hours. For older, heavily scratched or damaged leather, you may need to let information technology sit overnight and apply another layer in the morn.

Patching

For the larger damaged areas, y'all will need to use a patch kit. This i comes with a nautical chart to assist match the colour of the leather. Mix according to directions.

Once you get the right colour mixed, apply the leather/vinyl patch to the deeper or larger damaged areas. Wipe off any backlog around the edges and let dry.

Finally, remove the excess conditioner non absorbed by the leather. Yous may have to do this a few times to get off all the excess conditioner. Allow the leather dry for a few hours before you lot let anyone sit on it. Your leather sofa is as expert as new.