By regularly cleaning and caring
for your leather upholstery, your furniture can maintain its beautiful
luster and give you a lifetime of enjoyment. If you want to ensure its
longevity, here are a few important tips you should keep in mind when
caring for leather.
Always be sure to protect your leather from fading or drying. This
means keeping leather furniture away from direct sunlight if possible
and making sure your home is humidified during those cold winter months.
Although treated leathers can resist sunlight, no material is totally
impervious to fading so try rearranging your furniture on occasion to
avoid potential sun damage.
Spills might ruin your clothes but that doesn't mean they have to
ruin your furniture. Take care of spills immediately with a clean cloth
and try blotting out the spill rather than pressing. Most spills will
blot up without a trace. However, if the spill penetrates the leather,
gently massage it with a clean cloth dampened with distilled water.
Cleaning your leather routinely with a clean damp cloth will help
eliminate oils that can build up and easily discolour your leather or
break down its protective coating.
Frequent dusting is the best way to clean most leathers. Be sure to
dust all leathers carefully using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment.
If your leather becomes damaged by difficult stains such as gum,
grease or red wine, don't try to clean it yourself. Call your
professional leather cleaner for further assistance.