Cleaning Leather Sofa With Baking Soda: A How-To Guide

Things You May Need To Clean Leather Sofa

• Bicarbonate soda or baking soda
• Clean cloth or cleaning fabric
• A vacuum cleaner with a brush attached

How To Clean Leather Sofa With Baking Soda: 2 Key Methods

Many people are often unclear about how to clean leather furniture. It’s important to know that no one method works for all types of leather furniture. In general, you can use mild soap and water or a mild cleaner such as diluted vinegar to clean any kind of leather furniture.

Here are two methods for cleaning your leather sofa with baking soda:

Cleaning Method One:

• Mix 1 teaspoon baking soda with one teaspoon white vinegar in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the mixture onto the sofa and rub gently into the fabric using an old toothbrush or sponge.
• Wait five minutes before wiping off with a damp cloth.
• For heavily soiled areas, repeat this process until the area is clean.

Cleaning Method Two:

• Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with two tablespoons of mild soap and warm water to form a thick paste.
• Spread the paste onto the leather sofa and let it sit for 10 minutes. 
• Wipe the mixture away with a damp cloth. For heavily soiled areas, repeat this process until the area is clean.

For any liquid spills, blot as much of it up as possible to prevent it from soaking into the leather and making a stain. Let the area dry completely before you try cleaning it to prevent further soiling of the leather.

Most Popular Baking Soda Cleaning Solutions For Leather Sofas

I’ve also compiled a list of the best methods for cleaning your leather sofa with baking soda.

1. Mix Crystal Light, water, and baking soda in a spray bottle. Spray “surface” and wipe off with a clean towel or rag. Rinse the cloth out as needed before wiping the area again. You can also use the solution on an old toothbrush to scrub any stuck in dirt or stains without harming the material too much.
2. Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1 quart of warm water. Put the solution in a spray bottle and then lightly mist your furniture. Wipe off the leather with a clean cloth afterward to avoid streaking.
3. You can also choose to just sprinkle baking soda over the surface of the leather and then use a vacuum to suck up the excess powder. If you choose this method, make sure you are in an area that won’t be damaged by bits of baking soda flying around!
4. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1-quart warm water in a squirt bottle. Lightly spray the surface of the furniture with your mixture. Wipe off with a clean cloth afterward to avoid streaking.
5. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 cup of rubbing alcohol in a bottle and shake well. Spray and wipe the surface to clean it.
6. You can make a paste with baking soda and hot water to clean any stuck-on stains from the surface of your leather. Put a small amount of water in a bowl or cup, then add four tablespoons of baking soda. Stir until it is all dissolved. Add more water as needed to create the desired consistency. Then use this paste to rub into the leather and agitate the area, making sure not to damage it too much. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water in a bowl or bucket.

Removing Stains From Leather Sofa

If your sofa has a specific type of stain, such as candle wax, you can mix the water with a few drops of mild dishwashing soap or laundry detergent. This will help lift dirt and grease and clean out tough stains.

The final step is to protect the leather from drying out after you have used this cleaning method. You should use a leather conditioner once per month to help keep it moisturized and soft. These can be applied using a soft cloth in circular motions and leaving it to soak in for 15 minutes before wiping away any excess with another cloth.