Don’t use finger nail polish remover to remove marks on leather upholstery

Posted: Sep 26, 2011By: Sir FibrenewCategory: Common Leather Problems, DIY, Home and Office, Leather Advice From the Pros

It’s true that finger nail polish will remove marks on leather upholstery, but it also removes the dyes that are supposed to be on the leather, leaving a bleached out spot on your leather’s surface.  Finger nail polish also wears down the top coat on fully-finished leathers, leaving them more susceptible to damage.

Fingernail polish remover took the color out of this couch when the owner tried to use it to remove the pen mark.

There are a number of other home remedies and wives’ tales about using home products on leather including.  We discourage the use of:

Questions or experiences with nail polish remover?  Post them in the comments!

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