Do not use these methods if a garment is rare, valuable, or antique. Seek the advice of a professional if you are unsure of these techniques.
Bloodstains
If the stain is recent, hand wash the leather immediately with mild soap or leather cleaner.
Note: It may not be possible to remove some dried or set in blood stains
Perspiration
Wash leather in warm water with baby shampoo and/or fabric softener, making sure that the skin is saturated. Rinse lightly and dry flat.
Wax
Using an iron set on cool, place blotting paper or brown paper on the leather and then heat wax until it transfers from the leather onto the paper. Repeat as many times as necessary until the spot is removed, being sure to clean paper each time so that wax is not transferred back onto the leather or onto the iron.
Oil Based Stains
Leather skin is highly absorbent of oils and set in oil stains will not come out. Conditioning the entire leather item with an oil based conditioner may help even out the discoloration of the stain, making it less noticeable.
For recent stains, mix Soap Flakes (you can make your own by grating a bar of unscented vegetable based soap) with a few tablespoons of water. Rub the soapy mixture slowly onto the spot. Rinse thoroughly.
