Smelly leather

[Rachum]

I have just purchased a second hand leather sofa (bargain!) which looks great but the previous owners must have been smokers, and the sofa doesn't smell too good as a result! I've tried febreezing in with no success. Does anyone know a good way to get rid of the smell from leather? Thanks

[pug100]

Try these tips.

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?i d=197350

Personally I'd go for the saddle soap idea first.

[Rachum]

Thanks, a few good tips here.

[Velvetee]

I have the same problem, new sofa in a flat, my tenants were secret smokers and now the leather stinks like an old ashtray. I read somewhere Bicarbonate of Soda in warm water to clean it with works, but haven't tried myself yet.

[Rachum]

Ah, good old bicarbonate of sada, always saves the day! I will try this one tonight, the smell is making me feel ill, action must be taken!

[judyb]

You need to use an enzyme cleaner which will eradicate the odour and is safe to use on leather. EM Clean has been thoroughly tested for this.
http://www.lttleathercare.co.uk/product.asp?pr oduct=10