When you buy leather furniture for your home or office you expect it to be durable. With the proper care and handling your leather furniture can and will meet those expectations. Here are some tips for cleaning and caring for your leather furniture.
Maintenance:
Do dust your leather with a soft dry cotton cloth on a regular basis. Dust and oils from human skin can wear down the leather over time.
Don’t use an abrasive brush or a microfiber cloth. Also, keep your leather furniture from being exposed to the sun, which can cause discoloration.
Use Distilled Water Only:
Do remove or minimize a stain by blotting with distilled water. Blot at the stain until the towel or rag comes back dry. Then let the stain sit for 24 hours before re-evaluating it.
Don’t soak your leather in tap water or cleaner, as this could create a worse stain than the original. Please don’t use a rubbing motion! Gently blot as much of the stain away as possible.
Butter Or Grease Stains:
Do use a neutral soap (Ivory bar soap) if you need to clean a greasy surface. Some stains that are caused by greasy substances may require that the cloth be dampened in a dilute solution of a neutral soap and distilled water.
Don’t clean a grease stain with water only! Also avoid oils, saddle soap, cleaning solvents, furniture polish, varnish, abrasive cleaners, detergent soaps, or ammonia water. Oil-based cleaners tend to stretch leather, diminish the color, and pull at the stitching.
Bi-Annual Cleaning:
Do use a factory authorized leather protection conditioner at least bi-annually. You can purchase authorized leather care products from www.stainsafe.com or www.leathercpr.com. Be sure to focus on the nooks and crannies such as seat cushions and arm rests. Test your cleaner/conditioner in a hidden spot before using it on the entire leather furniture piece!
Don’t neglect your furniture. Routine upkeep will make your furniture last longer.
Consult A Leather Professional:
Do find a top leather professional if you have an ink stain, aniline stain or persistent stains of any kind.
Don’t try to handle difficult stains yourself. It could end up costing you more money in the long run – especially if you have to replace an entire leather couch, chair, bed or ottoman!
Your leather furniture is an investment in your home and your quality of living. As with any investment, it’s important to monitor its care and provide it with the best circumstances for success. These easy cleaning and maintenance tips will help you do just that and keep your leather furniture intact for years to come. If needed, please feel free to call us Toll Free at 1.888.378.8383 for advice before taking action.
