New Blog Post from Colourlock Discusses Denim And Dye Transferring To Leather Causing Discoloration

London, UK, NOV 19, 2015 – In order to educate consumers about the care of leather, Colourlock (www.colourlock.com) has just published a new blog post entitled 'How to Remove Dye Stains from Leather'. 

Different types of clothing like jackets, belts and trousers (denim in particular) and some stretch fabrics with unfixed dyes transfer their colour onto one's fine leather furniture. The article discusses how ‘in most cases, colour dye transfer can be removed just by using conventional leather cleaning products.' The article also points out that 'if the dye has been in contact with the leather for too long, it might have penetrated the surface of the leather, making it harder to remove the stain just by cleaning, in which case a dye might be needed to restore the leather.’

The article states that ‘The first step should always be to try to remove dye stains with something like Colourlock Mild Leather Cleaner or for more stubborn stains Colourlock Strong Leather Cleaner.' The article also cautions that 'after using the cleaner, if the stain hasn’t completely been removed, one might need to also apply a product such as Colourlock GLD Solvent.’

“Traditional care products contain oils and waxes to soften the leather,” stated a Colourlock spokesperson, “But they also soften the colour layer and make them somewhat sticky. This promotes soiling and discolouration. As long as the leather doesn't appear to be too dry, Colourlock Leather Shield is the first choice for the contact areas. The rest can be treated as recommended for furniture leather.” 

Colourlock UK and Ireland provides trusted professional leather cleaning services for most leather items, especially furniture and automobile fittings. The company uses proprietary cleaning solutions that are gentle to leather but tough on stains.

To read the article, visit www.colourlock.com.