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Water seems so innocuous, but it can leave unsightly rings on everything from wooden furniture to leather sofas. If you catch these spills immediately, you can often just soak them up with a dry microfiber cloth. But when they’re left to sit, cleanup will take a little more work.

You’ll need:

  • Natural or white microfiber cloths (You don’t want any colors to bleed on your leather as you clean.)
  • Distilled water
  • Leather conditioner

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Dampen with water

    Dampen the microfiber cloth with water.

  2. 2
    Step 2
    Wipe in a circular motion

    Start at the center of the stain and gently wipe outward using a circular motion. Continue wiping the stain until you can no longer see the mark.

  3. 3
    Step 3
    Dry

    Let the surface dry. If the water stain is still there, repeat the process.

  4. 4
    Step 4
    Treat leather

    Once the mark is gone and the furniture is dry, treat the leather with the conditioner recommended in your manufacturer’s instructions.

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