p>The process of cleaning genuine leather upholstery is very simple, though you need to take care to treat the materials delicately to preserve its quality. Whether you’re cleaning genuine leather sofa, purse, belt, or shoes, the process will be the same:
Mix a solution of luke warm water and dish soap (aim for a 10:1 ratio)
With a soft, clean cloth, lightly dab the water and soap mixture so the cloth soaks up some of the cleaning material
For the dirty or affected area, gently wipe the area in a circular motion taking care not to push too much water into the leather material (too much water can damage genuine leather)
With a clean, soft cloth, dab and wipe the area to remove the excess soap and water
Make sure to leave the area well ventilated and allow it to air dry
For grease stains, use a wet cloth and baking soda or cornstarch to dab at the greasy area. Allow the material to sit overnight so that the soda or starch can soak up the grease. Wipe off the excess cleaning material with a dry cloth the next day
For ink stains, although there would be concern about removing the leather color, you may want to try lightly dabbing at the stain with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab (don’t wipe at it or the stain could spread) until the ink stain is removed, then proceed with warm water and soap solution