Stain from flea medication?

[jackie1775]

Hi, Duane. I have two labs that like to sit on our new H&M, so I'm in the habit of wiping it down weekly or so with a damp rag. The other day, I noticed two spots that didn't wipe clean on two of the back cushions. As you can see, they are dull and slightly greyish. Due to the location, we realized that they are most likely from our dogs topical flea medication. I tried the Leather Magic Cleaner and Conditioner, but it didn't help. I know I shouldn't have, but I also tried a little Leather Honey Conditioner on one of the spots, after testing it on the bottom of a cushion. That did seem to lessen the appearance of the spot a bit.

Do you have any other suggestions? Our leather is Ryan Chestnut. Thanks!

[drcollie]

Best thing to do is simply leave these be, they will most likely work their way out of the leather with use though it can take up to a year to see them fade away. And of course, do what you can to keep your pooch off the sofa while on that medication. One thing you really don't want to do is to push product (conditioners) on top of a stain and you are then simply 'pushing' the stain further into the hide, which may permanently set it. Most stains will work out by themselves, but if you fuss on them with other chemicals you can make them permanent.

[jackie1775]

Ok, thank you! Hopefully, I haven't done that. I should have known to ask you first before I touched it!!!