What Can I Use to Clean & Condition a Leather Chair?
Spills and normal use can damage leather chairs and leave them looking worn. Quickly clean stains and regularly clean and condition the upholstery to keep it in the best shape. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cleaning Schedule
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Unless a leather chair has stains or heavy grime, you need to clean it only four times a year, according to the Mrs. Clean House Cleaning Specialists website. You can safely clean the finished leather found on most modern furniture, after checking that the product works on your type of leather.
Homemade Cleaner
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Commercial leather cleaners contain lanolin, olive oil and oils rendered from animals, which you can duplicate for less money, Mrs. Clean's website notes. Homemade products clean and condition the leather at the same time. Mix 1-part plain vinegar and 2 parts neatsfoot oil or raw or food-grade linseed oil and rub it onto the leather in a circular pattern. Use a white, lint-free rag and wait overnight before buffing the chair for shine.
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Stain Removal
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Attack mildew on leather by wiping it with a mixture of equal portions of rubbing alcohol and water, using a clean, white, lintless cloth. Let the chair dry out of direct sun, perhaps with a fan blowing, Mrs. Clean suggests. Try rubbing toothpaste into other stains or non-acetone nail polish on ink. You can also use hairspray to try to remove difficult stains.
Tips
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Nubuck leather, which resembles suede, stains easily and requires care with a commercially available cleaner for the variety. Wipe hardier aniline or aniline plus leather furniture with a soft rag, and vacuum with the brush attachment to keep dust off, using a cleaning solution periodically, suggests Furniture Care Tips.com.
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References
- Photo Credit Black leather chair with a marble wall behind image by Da Vynci from Fotolia.com
