Leather Furniture Care

Just got a new sofa, loveseat, chair and how do I take care of leather furniture.

It depends on what type of leather it is. if it is very absorbent, and then the dirt and stains will be soaked into the leather and will not clean.


For general cleaning, you must use a good quality water-based cleansing foam leather. Powerful cleaner or Maxi Cleaner if it is very dirty. With light leather dye transfer from clothing can be a problem although using a leather protective quality for preventing this.

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners contain waxes oils) and furniture polish contains silicones

Baby wipes are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are cleaning alkiline very strong to neutralize the urine (acid) on the skin of babies are not the right thing to use on leather.

Saddle soap is too harsh to use on fine leather.

A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals that also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather damage. They are not economical in the long term you need a lot to clean a leather sofa set. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your furniture 1-2 times.

Fairy liquid contains more salt these days to wash the dishes, which will break the finish down on your leather. This has been verified by the manufacturers (as with baby wipes).

You should also follow cleaning with a good water based leather which will act as a coating "and prevent dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier next time.

Dry leather needs rehydrating with water and oils and waxes should not be used as the natural oils do not dry out leather. Wiping with a damp cloth regularly will help to do so.

It is important to maintain a regular cleaning regime cleaning dirt from the surface regularly and inhibiting the absorption of body oils into the leather with a protector is the best way to achieve this.

The alternative is a brand new product on the market called Lazy Leather. This is the latest technology in cleaning and combines an effective cleaner with a protector. It is quick and easy to use and should be used as a maintenance product once your suite has been cleaned or new if you just buy it.

Using household products may appear to work but eventually deteriorate the leather finish quicker and it may tehn be impossible to restore. May seem cheaper to use products in the supermarket, but if they do not work or damage the leather, then it is a short-sighted economy.

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http://www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

Your best bet is to invest in a leather care kit. It must have all the stuff necessary to keep your new furniture for new research for several years. Try calling the furniture store where you purchased the game from. They should be able to help you find a kit. Good luck!

For regular cleaning light enough to take a damp cloth and wipe. For a deep cleaning once a year, use saddle soap. It will not only clean the leather, but also the state.

Get a cleaner for a store that sells leather furniture. Spray on, wipe.