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HOW TO REPAIR CAT PLUCKS ON LEATHER FURNITURE
Repairing cat scratches on a leather sofa depends on the severity of the damage.
Here’s a step-by-step guide for light to moderate scratches (not deep gouges or torn leather):
Materials Needed
- Curved nail scissors
- Leather repair kit (You can purchase our repair kit here)
- Fine sandpaper (600–1000 grit)
Steps to Repair Minor to Moderate Scratches
1. Dust the surface and clean the Area. Dry with a clean towel.
2. Snip off the loose flesh plucked out from the surface using the nail scissors
If the scratches are raised, gently rub the area with very very fine sandpaper to smooth it.
Wipe away dust with a damp cloth.
3. Use Leather Repair Kit
Apply leather filler to deeper scratches using the spatula from the kit.
Let it dry completely (usually a few hours or per instructions).
Lightly sand the filled area for smoothness.
4. Apply Leather pigment
Apply in thin layers, letting each dry before the next (we have some great tips on our kits instructions)
Blend carefully to match surrounding leather.
5. Seal and protect using the protector within the kit
Prevent Future Scratches
- Trim your cat's nails regularly.
- Use a pet deterrent spray.
- Add a scratching post nearby.
- Use a sofa cover or pet throw when not in use.
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HOW TO REMOVE SCRATCHES FROM ANILINE LEATHER
Scratches on aniline leather are very common, it's the nature of the leather and can't be avoided.
How to assess if your sofa is an aniline leather
- The leather is very absobent and liquids soak immediately in to the leather
- If you run your fingernail lightly over the surface it will leave a light scracth in the surface
This type of leather is very natural and treated with dyes and oils or waxes, when anything drags over the surface, even lightly, it moves the dye away from the surface leaving a ligter mark which most people would interpretate as a scratch.
Remember not to panic as these scratches aren't damage they're only pressure marks
How can the scratches be removed?
- Clean the surface using using our gentle leather cleaner, this will open the pores of the leather enabling better penetration of leather creams.
- Apply our Luxury intensive leather cream, this nourishes the leather and re-moisturises the the dye in the leather bringing it back to the surface helping to blend out the light pressure marks.
And don't fret about these little imperfections, it's all part of its natual beauty and character along with the stories it has to tell over time.
