How to Take Care of Leather Funiture

Leather furniture is classy and timeless, but requires extra caution and care. Whether you have a leather couch or leather-topped bar stools, you will need to take special precautions to keep your leather furniture looking great. While it is always important to follow manufacturer instructions when caring for your leather furniture, there are a few common ways to keep your leather furniture looking fantastic. A few simple rules will help.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum
• Clean cloth
• Water
• Leather conditioner

Instructions

1. Vacuum the corners and crevices of the leather couch or other furniture. This helps to remove excess dirt or food particles.

2. Wipe the leather furniture with a dry clean cloth regularly. For regular cleanings, a dry clean cloth should work wonders to keep your leather furniture looking great. Be sure to clean up spills quickly, taking care not to leave moisture on the leather for too long.

3. Use a damp cloth to clean up bigger messes. The key to keeping your leather furniture looking great after a cleaning is to use minimal water and cleaning products. Typically a damp cloth with not too much water should suffice. If you decide to use harsher cleaning products, always test the cleaner in a part of the leather where it will not be seen, as harsh soaps or cleaners can discolor the leather.

4. Apply a leather conditioner every 6 to 12 months. This will help to keep the sheen on the leather looking great.

5. Keep the leather furniture away from heat or direct sunlight.

References

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