HINTS ON CLEANING LEATHER
Leather upholstery may be cleaned by wiping with a soft woollen cloth (cotton or flannel lint) saturated with a weak solution of water and ammonia. Castile soap is equally effective in the cleaning of leather, but petrol or similar fluids cause cracking. A solution that is safe to use occasionally on leather ig~*Tinseed oil thinned with a little vinegar. This is applied with a cloth and allowed to remain a few hours; then wiped off. To clean imitation leather, ivory soap and water are recommended for the removal of spots, and an application of linseed or sweet oil, used sparingly to brighten the finish.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 25 (Supplement)
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108HINTS ON CLEANING LEATHER Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 25 (Supplement)
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