- 1). Scrape as much paint off the leather as possible. Use your fingernail or a butter knife to chip away at the paint. Do this very gently so that the leather is not damaged.
- 2). Fill a bucket with warm water. Add a couple of squirts of mild dish soap to the bucket.
- 3). Scoop up a moderate amount of the suds. Avoid soaking the sponge in water. All you want on the sponge are the soap suds.
- 4). Rub the suds over the paint spot on the leather. Wipe the spot briskly with the sponge to remove the paint. Apply more suds to the spot as they begin to dissipate.
- 5). Continue this process until the paint has been removed. Use your fingernail or a butter knife to scrape the paint off, if necessary. Wipe down the leather with a dry rag.
- 6). Drizzle olive oil over the paint stain if it persists. Use a generous amount of olive oil and rub it in with a soft rag. Allow it to set on the leather for a few minutes. Rub the paint off the upholstery with a dry rag. Use your fingernail or a butter knife to chip away at the paint. There is no need to rinse off the olive oil as it will help restore moisture to the leather.
- 7). Use rubbing alcohol or turpentine as a last resort for removing paint from leather. Apply a small amount to a clean rag and wipe the paint gently from the leather. Go over the area with a damp rag.
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