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Black stains appear on wood furniture when the surface comes in contact with water and metal for an extended time. It creates a chemical reaction that stains your wood black. Products that contain oxalic acid can remove these stains. Its bleach-like qualities can reverse the stains after a few rounds of application.

Professionals use resin fillers, diamond polishing pads, and sealants to restore the surface.

When deciding whether to repair your leather furniture or not, consider a few advantages and disadvantages:

Pros

• Less expensive than buying a new piece

• Extends the life of the leather before replacement is necessary

• Makes your leather item look like new

• Some repairs are relatively easy

Cons

• Some repairs may be costly

• Damage may not be repairable

• Repairs may not blend perfectly with the original leather

• May need to leave the piece with a repair expert

Repairing leather furniture costs around $250 on average, but you could spend as low as $50 to repair a minor scratch or $4,000 or more to reupholster an entire leather couch. The price you’ll pay for leather furniture repair depends on a few factors:

• Type of repair 

• Extent of the damage

• Quality of the leather

• Maintenance level of the leather

• Additional furniture repairs to the structure of the couch or padding