Can You Steam Clean Leather Sofas?
Steam cleaning is a process that cleans the fabric by pushing steam through the material. The process doesn't work as well on leather couches, but you can still clean your couch in this way. Does this Spark an idea?
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Steam Cleaning Machine
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Rent or purchase a steam cleaning machine. This is similar to a vacuum and has an attachment specifically for cleaning fabrics and upholstery. It's a simple way to clean the leather surface.
Leather Soap
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Steam cleaners often have soap or a soap that's meant to remove stains from your upholstery. Skip using that soap and use a soap specifically designed for use on leather.
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Dangers
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Steam cleaning adds moisture to the couch and this poses a potential danger to the leather. If the leather wasn't treated by the manufacturer, the steam may dry out the surface and make it brittle. Cleaning the leather with a leather cleaner or soap is a safer alternative.
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References
- Photo Credit white leather furniture image by Leonid Nyshko from Fotolia.com
