How to Condition a Leather Sofa
Leather is a luxurious upholstery that is easy to care for. With some occasional maintenance, leather chairs will last for many years looking as good as they did on delivery day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Terry cloth or microfiber towels Mild leather cleaner Leather conditioner
Instructions
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Apply Leather Cleaner
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Wet a terry cloth towel with a small amount of leather cleaner. Test an inconspicuous area of the upholstery to make sure it doesn't stain.
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Using overlapping circular motions, apply the cleaner to the upholstery. Open the cloth to clean sections as necessary.
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Buff dry with a clean terry cloth or microfiber towel. Allow the upholstery to completely dry.
Apply Leather Conditioner
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Pour or spray (depending on the product) a liberal amount of conditioner onto a terry cloth or microfiber towel. As with the cleaner, apply it to the leather using overlapping circular motions.
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Allow the conditioner to soak into the the leather (this will take a few minutes, follow manufacturer's instructions).
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Buff the leather dry using a clean, dry terry cloth or microfiber towel. You're finished when the leather shines like new.
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Tips & Warnings
Automotive stores usually have a diverse selection of leather cleaners and conditioners, as well as terry cloth and microfiber towels.
Always apply the cleaner and conditioners with a towel; never pour cleaner or conditioner directly onto leather upholstery. Suede leather requires special cleaners and conditioners.
