How to Take Care of Bicast Leather

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Bicast leather's glossy sheen often leaves people in a conundrum over how to care for it. A protective finish on bicast leather furniture helps protect the leather from nicks and scratches. Even when you see a soft, white scratch across the surface, this is generally just a scrape in the finish and can be buffed out with a fresh application of a finish product.

Things You'll Need

• Dry cloth
• Damp cloth
• Leather conditioner
• Leather protector

Instructions

1. Wipe well-used furniture pieces regularly with a dry cloth, as things like dust, perspiration and perfumes will seep into the leather. If you have kitchen chairs with bicast leather seats, wipe them down regularly to make sure they do not acquire stains from food or liquid spills.

2. Blot any spills or food away with a damp cloth and dry the surface with a clean, dry cloth.

3. Buff the polyurethane finish to keep it shiny, as constant wear and use will dull the finish over time.

4. Research companies that specialize in conditioners and protectors designed for bicast leather furniture. One such company is Pelle Leather out of New Zealand.

5. Apply conditioner to the surface of your bicast leather furniture piece after cleaning away any debris.

6. Use special protectors designed specifically for bicast leather. Buff out any scratches or dings that may show up in the leather.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean the surface before you finish, and buff it to keep from sealing in dirt.

• Regular household chemicals and cleaners are known to increase aging and wear to leather.

References

• Pelle Leather
• YouTube
• LeatherHelp