Tips to clean leather furniture 

Everyone loves leather furniture. It adds a rich and sophisticated element to any room. Leather sofas and chairs are some of the best-selling items in the furniture world. The leather furniture trend will never go out of style but at the same time, maintaining leather can be tricky but do not let that factor stop you from buying a gorgeous piece for your house. To help in the task of making your house absolutely stunning, we bring to you all the professional tips you need to clean and care for leather furniture.

 

  • Know what works

Not every product is right for a leather sofa. What applies to regular sofas does not apply to leather sofas. They need special care and products which are not as harsh. If you are using soap, remember not to use fragrant soaps, because they have synthetic smells made from chemicals that can be bad for the leather.

A great way to see what works is to first try whatever soap or light chemical you are using in a hidden small spot and check its reaction to the material, you can also leave it for 10-15 to see changes over some time.

 

  • The right water

The temperature and hardness of the water are really important. If your leather feels too rough after a wash, it can also be because it was cleaned with hot water or harsh water. Try to use cold water and soft water. You need to get the harshness of your water checked. Clean water is a given when using it for maintenance. 

 

  • Drying 

Drying is an important part of the cleaning process. A common mistake that people make while cleaning is to let the leather dry in the sun or under harsh conditions. A room with a cool temperature and a ceiling fan works perfectly. A room without dust is an absolute essential.

 

  • Leather cream 

Leather cream is an absolute savior. After you have dried the leather furniture, apply a leather cream to protect it from damage and also polish it after the cleaning. Leather cream should only be used after cleaning.

 

  • No pets 

Pets and leather are absolute enemies. It’s common for pets to scratch leather and tear it down easily. Please keep your pets away from leather.

 

 

A simple guide on how to remove stains from leather 

  • Oil and Grease: To remove these stains, use baking soda and leave it for 3 hours. Once the oil is absorbed, wipe it clean with a microfiber cloth.
  • If you have ink stains on your sofa what works best is a sanitizer or nail paint remover. Rub it on the stain with a light hand. Remember to not vigorously rub the stain but to be gentle otherwise, it will cause discolouration on the sofa.
  • Never use hard chemicals on your sofa, especially cleaning acidic solutions, they can cause permanent damage to your sofa.
  • Microfiber cloth is one of your best friends when it comes to leather sofas, they are gentle and clean the sofa easily.
  • To remove any solid food items remember to first pick up whatever you can and then just use water to wipe off the remaining food, if anything is left over use water to clean it but remember to not use excessive water.

Ending notes from the author

Having leather furniture in the house adds extra charm and style which is a proven fact! At the same time another fact is maintaining all that charm of expensive furniture can prove to be quite cumbersome. All the tips and tricks mentioned above will help you in this task and protect the stars of your home from the damage of any sorts. We hope the guide proves to be useful. Happy Cleaning!