I have a leather ottoman coffee table. I'm starting to notice more and more milk staining. As in Nathan's sippy cup drips (or sometimes he has a spill)], I clean it up with a sponge and dry it off then later in the day there are white marks where the spill was. How do I get it off? I have leather wipes and leather spray and I have been cleaning the ottoman twice weekly since I bought it. I would assume that would give it enough protection? Now I just can't figure out how to get rid of the staining! It will tewmporarily disappear when I clean it but always comes back! Help!

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 12:21 pm:

How to Remove Milk and Cream Stains From:
Leather

Wipe up any excess cream from the surface. Mix a solution of mild soap in lukewarm water. Swish to create a great volume of suds. Apply only the foam with a sponge. Wipe with a clean dry cloth. If a grease stain remains, powder the stain with an absorbent such as corn meal. Give it plenty of time to work. Gently brush it out. Repeat if necessary. Follow with Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebings Saddle Soap to condition the leather. If after applying the absorbent and brushing it off, any stain persists, use Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or other liquid leather cleaner. Rub it in with a clean soft cloth and allow to dry. Again, condition as usual.

By Mrs_B on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 01:37 pm:

Thanks, I will try that. I always assumed soap would leave a residue? I guess I am wrong.

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 01:46 pm:

I use soap on my leather chairs. No problems!

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 03:25 pm:

You can use saddle soap or leather soap, made specifically for leather, as Yvonne recommends. When Yvonne says "mild soap", I am assuming she means something like hand soap or maybe baby shampoo, not detergent. It's been so long since I've had to clean any leather other than shoes, I can't even remember.