devilishprincess Report post Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I bought a pastel pink veg tan bag couple of months ago. I applied apple brand leather conditioner and spray the protector before using. Earlier, I was holding a bag of food and the oil leak onto my bag. I was in a car so I immediately use tissue to wipe off. I happened to have a alcohol swab (from medical kit) in my bag so i tore it open and used it to wipe the stain area hoping it can remove the oil. When I reached home, I pour some talcum powder on the stain, rub hard with my thumb but the stain didn't come out Any idea on how to remove stain? Edited October 18, 2011 by devilishprincess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted October 21, 2011 You might want to try some saddle soap and if that doesn't remove it I personally would use some Lexol on the whole bag It might make it a little darker but it should cover up the stain. Dont do anything until someone that really knows what they are doing makes a suggestion. I could be totally wrong. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilishprincess Report post Posted October 21, 2011 You might want to try some saddle soap and if that doesn't remove it I personally would use some Lexol on the whole bag It might make it a little darker but it should cover up the stain. Dont do anything until someone that really knows what they are doing makes a suggestion. I could be totally wrong. Michael Thanks Soo much for the reply! You meant the yellow saddle soap? Which lexol product were u referring to? Your suggestion may not be suitable but I really appreciate it! It's the thought that counts! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted October 21, 2011 I found this by searching remove oil stain from leather and their were several more to look at. Oil Stains From Food, Skin, And Hair I received a panic call from a lady whose son had just that minute brought home a hot pizza and placed the box on her new sofa. The oil and cheese had leaked onto the leather. I gave her these instructions with the first step being to dump corn starch onto the stain. I called her back a week later and she said “Oh yeah, it worked great”. My guess is the powder absorbed the oil faster than the leather could. Of course I don’t know how large an area was affected. This is the best emergency action for sudden problems. Small oil stains can be treated and successfully removed if you have the patience. Corn starch (or in a pinch, talcum powder) rubbed briskly into the stain with your fingers until the heat from the friction is felt. That heat loosens the oil and allows the corn starch to absorb the oil before the leather can. Vacuum or brush the powder off. Repeat until the stain is gone. This method rarely takes out any color but does take out the oil. Patience and persistence are the keys to success. Larger stains from head and hand oil require time in our shop. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilishprincess Report post Posted October 21, 2011 I had tried both talcum powder and corn starch but they didn't work. Thanks for helping me to search info.. Appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks Soo much for the reply! You meant the yellow saddle soap? Which lexol product were u referring to? Your suggestion may not be suitable but I really appreciate it! It's the thought that counts! Thanks! The white saddle soap has no added colors. It has the same conditioning characteristics as the yellow. As for the Lexol I meant the conditioner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
