Sofa's color
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Adrianne C on Jan 10, 2015I'd use some shoe polish and wax.Helpful Reply
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Karen on Jan 10, 2015I have the same question. I tried shoe polish but that didn't work.Helpful Reply
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Joan on Jan 10, 2015I also have the same question. Help please!Helpful Reply
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Simisings on Jan 10, 2015Those furniture pens, followed by mink oil, helped me with mine. Keep leather out of direct sunlight, and clean with saddle soap. Then protect with a coat of mink oil. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Kay Takash on Jan 10, 2015I am wondering if it is near sunlight thru the window, etc., at all. I have an upholstered couch and it too faded where the sun beams in. I have even heard where the sunlight has affected some carpets in its path.Helpful Reply
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Darla on Jan 10, 2015Use curtains or blinds on your windows and don't put the leather furniture in direct sunlight. Or you can cover it with a throw to protect it from the sun.Helpful Reply
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SheWhoMustBeHeard on Jan 10, 2015Remember that leather is organic - it's the skin of an animal, so keeping it supple and clean is important. It looks like a wear pattern, so I'm not sure you'll be able to bring it back, but the leather should be cleaned just like simisings ^^^ said. You could also check with a local cobbler to see if they have any suggestions for the wear.Helpful Reply
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Pat G on Jan 10, 2015Looks like wear pattern to me also, not sun fading. Can you put something like a towel or throw to prevent the wear on edges?Helpful Reply
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Nancy on Jan 10, 2015Find a local shoe repair shop in your area and ask them if they sell a leather repair spray? When my Daughter was newly married, she accidentally spilled a strong cleaning chemical on their brand new dark leather sofa and it left a big discoloration on the cushion. She called me in a panic to ask how to fix it! Since shoe repair shops deal with scuffed-up leather shoes, I figured it was worth a call. Whatever they suggested they had, it covered up the spot perfectly and her husband never even noticed what had happened. :) I wish I had the name of the product she used, but it was a few years ago and she doesn't have it anymore. Good Luck!!!Helpful Reply
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Loretta Clark on Jan 10, 2015You can always put a throw over it.Helpful Reply
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Sheryl Johnson on Jan 10, 2015That's a wear spot. Looks like it's someone's favorite place to sit and watch TV? I agree with calling a shoe repair shop. They gave me great tips about care of my husband's coat. Also once it's fixed get a throw over the arm of the couch so it doesn't happen again!Helpful Reply
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CK on Jan 11, 2015Here's a link that'll help explain about your couch's wear and tear ('fading') http://www.mckinleyleatherfurniture.com/faqs.php Since there's a wear mark, I would get some leather dye (not shoe polish) in a color as close to the original color and follow the manufacturers directions on the product. Leather wears....it's a given :-) Over time your couch will probably get more wear and tear and that's what'll give it its patina. Those who think leather will never get scratches, wear marks, or even holes/cuts have deluded themselves. It's a natural substance that is affected over time & use much in the same way as natural fabrics and wood. When we learn to live with the patina of age, then our surroundings are fine even if they show signs of use/wear :-)Helpful Reply
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Susan Rushton on Oct 16, 2016Try brown shoe polishHelpful Reply
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