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

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:

• Olive oil
• Beeswax
• Hair spray
• Markers
• Window cleaner
• Shoe polish
• Disposable cleaning supplies and wipes

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

Types of leather: Must-know info for buying leather

My customers are confused about different types of leather – either because they aren’t sure what they should look for when it comes time to buy new furniture, or because they have a problem (like a scratch or stain) that needs to be fixed.  This quick guide should help you understand the big picture.  If you have other questions, leave them in the comments below!

1. Fully-Finished Leather:

Fully-finished leather, seen frequently in furniture brands like Lazy Boy, Palliser, Natuzzi and Elite as well as in automotive interiors, has a durable surface finish that resists scratches and staining. Fully-finished leathers make up approximately 85% of leather used for furniture and 99% of leather used in the automotive industry today.

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