How To Remove Urine From Leather Couch

Urine is a common household stain, and it can be especially difficult to remove from leather couches. The proteins and acids in urine can damage the leather, causing it to become discolored and stiff. If you act quickly, however, you can often remove urine from leather couches without causing any damage.

What You'll Need:

* Clean cloths or sponges * Mild dish soap * White vinegar * Rubbing alcohol (optional) * Leather cleaner (optional)

Instructions:

Blot up the urine immediately.

Use a clean cloth or sponge to blot up as much of the urine as possible. Do not rub, as this can spread the stain. 2.

Rinse the area with water.

Use a clean cloth or sponge to rinse the area with cold water. Blot up any excess water. 3.

Apply a mild dish soap solution.

Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with water. Use a clean cloth or sponge to apply the solution to the stain. Blot up any excess solution. 4.

Rinse the area with water again.

Use a clean cloth or sponge to rinse the area with cold water. Blot up any excess water. 5.

Apply white vinegar.

If the stain is still visible, you can try applying white vinegar. Use a clean cloth or sponge to apply the vinegar to the stain. Blot up any excess vinegar. 6.

Rinse the area with water.

Use a clean cloth or sponge to rinse the area with cold water. Blot up any excess water. 7.

Apply rubbing alcohol (optional).

If the stain is still visible, you can try applying rubbing alcohol. Use a clean cloth or sponge to apply the alcohol to the stain. Blot up any excess alcohol. 8.

Apply leather cleaner (optional).

Once the stain is removed, you can apply a leather cleaner to help protect the leather. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label.

Tips:

* If the stain is old or set-in, you may need to repeat the steps above several times. * If the stain is on a large area, you may want to call a professional upholstery cleaner. * Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners on leather. These can damage the leather. * Always test any cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it does not damage the leather.