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LEATHER CARE, REPAIR AND RE-DYEING

 

 

When it comes to leather (or suede especially), any type of spot, spill or discoloration is extremely difficult to remove or even reduce in intensity.  The type of leather, the way it has been tanned, finished and dyed, all affect its care and ability to be cleaned.

 

Generally speaking, oil is the worst of the culprits as far as difficulty, followed by liquid and water stains and then paint.  Oils, even when stripped out and then dyed over are often capable of coming back to the surface in a year or two (hair oil is the biggest problem in this area).

 

We have specific chemicals, tools, supplies and procedures to deal with every type of problem with leather and our best technique is to have you bring the worst cushion to our plant first for testing (some cushions are attached so other steps have to be taken).

 

Just like with area rugs, we always consider costs versus value when something involved is apparent.

 

 

SERVICES WE OFFER WITH LEATHER

 

Stain removal or reduction of stains

 

Repair of leather (even slashes, cuts, deep cat scratches can be repaired without anyone knowing that it has been repaired)

 

Re-dyeing just partial areas that are damaged or faded

 

Complete re-dyeing to original color or a new color

 

Odor work that is either an improvement or complete removal

 

Distressing leather to make it match another piece or just to distress it

 

Suede cleaning



Mark the Carpetbagger
1708 - 22 nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
www.markthecarpetbagger.com
Phone: (310) 399-2066
Fax: (310) 453-0610
markthecarpetbgr@aol.com