So, I messed up. I got some stains on my leather jacket the other day, and I was freaking out. I mean, this is my favorite jacket! I thought it was a goner, but then I remembered something I saw online once about fixing stains on leather.
First, I grabbed some rubbing alcohol and some water. I mixed them up, about half and half in a cup. Then I found a soft cloth, nothing too rough that could scratch the leather, you know?
I dipped the cloth in the alcohol-water mix, squeezed out the extra liquid so it wasn’t dripping wet. Then I very gently started rubbing the stained spot. I was scared at first, not gonna lie, thinking I might make it worse. I kept at it, rubbing in small circles.
Honestly, it took a bit of time, and I had to re-wet the cloth a few times, but slowly but surely, I started to see the stain fading.
After the Stain Was Gone
- After the stain was mostly gone, I let the jacket air dry.
- Once it was dry, I grabbed some leather conditioner I had lying around and rubbed that all over the spot where the stain used to be. I figured it’s important to treat the leather after using the alcohol, so it doesn’t dry out.
- And guess what? It worked! You can barely tell there was ever a stain there.
It is crucial to be aware that water stains can potentially cause lasting harm, changing the color and feel of the leather if they are not addressed properly. I’m just glad I caught it in time and managed to save my jacket. It was a close call, though!
Anyway, that’s my story about how I saved my leather jacket from a nasty stain. Hopefully, this helps someone out there.
