Leather furniture can look beautiful and age with dignity, but many people still have doubts about putting leather furniture in their home, because it is often perceived as difficult or boring to care for, and is believed to be particularly prone to wear and tear when there. they are small children or pets. Fortunately, these views are unfounded. Learning how to care for leather sofas is actually no more difficult than dealing with other types of upholstered sofas. The tips in this article will help you keep your furniture leather looking neat and looking better.
Steps
Step 1. Clean the leather sofas regularly with a clean, dry cloth
The routine of a basic treatment for leather upholstery is to simply wipe them with a dry cotton cloth. In this way the dust is removed trying to treat the furniture as best as possible.
Step 2. Vacuum the dust and debris from the crevices of the sofa
Just like with any other upholstered sofa, the best way to remove dust and debris that gradually accumulate in the cracks and under the cushions is to use the vacuum cleaner hose. No special precautions are necessary when vacuuming leather sofas.
Step 3. Apply a leather cleaner regularly
The main difference between skin and fabric care is the need to soften the skin. The specific cleansers for the skin are produced with a creamy consistency and are specially designed to polish leather. Their regular use prevents the skin from drying out and forming cracks.
- You can find this product in many furniture stores. It is also available in auto parts stores, where it is sold for leather car interiors.
- The methods of applying these cleaners vary from product to product. In general, they should be used on leather furniture once every 6-12 months.
Step 4. Clean stains immediately with a dry cloth
When something is spilled on the leather fabric, it needs to be cleaned as soon as possible. Use a dry cloth or sponge to absorb as much of the spilled liquid as possible, and use a damp cloth only if necessary. Use as little water as possible to clean the stain, and then scrub the area to dry it.
Step 5. Avoid soaking your skin in soap or water
Unlike fabric upholstery, leather should never be cleaned by keeping it excessively soaked. This could damage it even more than the stain you are trying to remove.
Step 6. Do not use cleaning products that are not specific to the skin
Cleaners, solvents, all-purpose sprays, ammonia, bleach and furniture wax can all be harmful to leather furniture. Do not apply these products to try to clean furniture or remove stains. Rely on dry towels or sponges as much as possible.
Step 7. Blot small scratches in the leather with a microfiber cloth
Since leather is of animal origin, it can dry out from time to time and develop small cracks and scratches. However, these scratches can disappear on their own. All you need to do is gently pat them with a microfiber cloth until their appearance wears off.
Step 8. Avoid keeping leather furniture in direct sunlight
Intense sunlight can dry the skin and fade the color. Try to keep your leather furniture away from the windows, so as not to expose them to the sun; in those areas, however, you can put the furniture in upholstered fabric.
Advice
- Many new leather furniture is sold as "finished leather" which means that a protective coating has been applied to the upholstery. This coating allows a more aggressive cleaning of the skin with soap and water without damaging it.
- Like all furniture, even those made of leather are naturally subject to irreparable damage from scratches and bites from pets. This damage can be minimized if you provide your pets with nibbling toys, scratching posts, and other suitable items.
