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mammasboys · **Posted: 06-04-2009 , 03:29 PM** #2

Hi there
Saddle soap will definitely help. You use a damp sponge and make a lather with the soap, then rub the leather. Try not to leave the suds on, use another slightly damp cloth to wipe them away. Leave to dry a while, then with a dry cloth, polish. With a big job it might be better to take it in stages. Afterwards you can get a leather balm which should get rid of lots of the scratches. If they are really bad you could use one of scuffkote shoe polishes in the same colour but apply with a paint brush or even use a permanent marker.
As for the mexican pine, nothing cleans wood better than sugar soap but you must wear gloves. Take them outside on a dry day, wash energetically with a brush to get into crevices then rinse thoroughly, very important. When completely dry you can polish with some olive oil, scented ever so slightly with your favourite essential oil.
Happy Spring cleaning!

	Posted: 06-04-2009 , 03:29 PM #2
mammasboys Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 114	cleaning leather sofas Hi there Saddle soap will definitely help. You use a damp sponge and make a lather with the soap, then rub the leather. Try not to leave the suds on, use another slightly damp cloth to wipe them away. Leave to dry a while, then with a dry cloth, polish. With a big job it might be better to take it in stages. Afterwards you can get a leather balm which should get rid of lots of the scratches. If they are really bad you could use one of scuffkote shoe polishes in the same colour but apply with a paint brush or even use a permanent marker. As for the mexican pine, nothing cleans wood better than sugar soap but you must wear gloves. Take them outside on a dry day, wash energetically with a brush to get into crevices then rinse thoroughly, very important. When completely dry you can polish with some olive oil, scented ever so slightly with your favourite essential oil. Happy Spring cleaning!