How to look after your leather sofa and furniture

In normal use your leather sofa will perform well and last you for many years. Twenty of more years is not at all uncommon. If you would like to know how to look after your leather sofa and furniture read on.

Use a dry lint free cloth and vacuum deep down at least once a week. Get in all the cracks and crannies. Do a really good job. It is these tiny little particles that are sometimes sharp, like sand and grit from trousers that scratch and rub your leather sofa. Getting rid of them if a great way to really slow down wear and tear on your leather goods.

How to look after your leather sofa and furniture – Doncaster leather care

Talk to us at Doncaster leather care to find out what conditioner you should use. We can recommend and supply a full range of leather cleaning products for you to use at home.

Always test a piece of leather that is concealed before using any product on your sofa.

If you really want to know one of the best ways of how to look after your leather sofa and furniture you should think carefully about positioning your leather furniture.

Leather will suffer badly from the effects of sunlight. It will age prematurely and start to fade and crack. You can stop this by using a throw when you are out at work, or closing the curtains. It may save you a lot of money.

How to look after your leather sofa and furniture – What do I do if I spill something?

For small drops and the occasional spill. Just blot up the fluid right away with kitchen towel or a clean absorbent cloth. Don’t rub, ever!

Don’t use anything on it. Especially leather wipes, sprays, soap, bleach, detergent, oil or anything else. You don’t know what type of leather you have. If you use something from the shop and you have a type of leather or finish that is not compatible, you will cause more damage than the spill.

Call Doncaster leather care and we will have a much better chance of getting your leather sofa back to it’s original condition again.

How to look after your leather sofa and furniture – How to get grease or oil out of leather

If you have a grease or oil stain just wipe it with a clean cloth and leave it. It will probably go away by itself. I had a case where a lady had a brand new pair of leather boots and dropped grease on them whilst eating a burger from a van. I told her to leave them on the shelf for a few days and it was gone!

Always remember, if in doubt call Doncaster leather care for advice before doing anything. Advice is free and gladly given.

Give us a call today 01302 272102.

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