Cleaning Leather Furniture to Make it Last

 Leather is a sensitive material and when cleaning it the utmost care should be taken. It should not be cleaned with just any old kind of detergent as many detergents contain chemicals that might be harmful to the product. The following are some tips to help you when doing upholstery leather cleaning.

Protection

You should think of leather as if it were skin. Because essentially, that is what it is. It will show the same kind of aging that your skin will show when exposed to the elements and if it is not taken care of properly, it will get dull age much quicker.

Most leather upholstery will be finished leather, which means that it has been treated with a product that will help protect it. You can also shop around to see what types of leather protection products are available in your area. These are usually in liquid form and need to be applied to the leather according to the instructions on the product.
Using a conditioner after doing your leather upholstery cleaning will also serve as a good protector and also help to keep the leather soft and shiny.

Other methods of protection are just doing the basics right and looking after the leather. It should not be exposed to the natural elements too much. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

Whenever something gets spilled on this upholstery it should be cleaned as soon as possible, before it gets the chance to stain the leather. A good method is to wipe away all the excess liquid and the put some talcum powder over the area where the spill happened. Leave it for a couple of hours and then wipe off the powder and clean the area with leather cleaner. The talcum powder will absorb all the moisture from the spill and prevent it from being stained.

Cleaning leather

There are a lot of specifically designed and engineered products available today to help with leather furniture cleaning. It's best to use one of these products as that is what they are designed for and you will have the assurance that it will do what it is supposed to.

Generally when you are doing leather cleaning you will apply the product to a damp cloth and then proceed to wipe all the areas of your upholstery. Some products advise that the cloth should be slightly warm as the heat will allow for the pores on the leather to open up and absorb the cleaner better. When you are wiping down the surfaces, do not worry about excess liquids. The leather will repel it eventually as it has been treated. Make sure that you give special attention to areas where it might be oilier. These could include headrests and arm rests as these have the most contact with exposed human skin and hair, which is constantly shedding.

After doing the leather furniture cleaning it is important to leave it to dry properly before using it again.

Leather conditioning

When the leather is dry, it is time to use a leather conditioner. A conditioner will not only extend the life of the leather, but also restore some of the color which might have faded and add some extra protection against fading and aging due to the effects of the elements.

The main purpose of using a conditioner after leather cleaning is to restore it to its former glory, but it can also be used after stains are cleaned. You will often find that after cleaning your leather upholstery the places that dry may be left with some dry and dull spots. Leather couch conditioner should sort this out quickly.

It works on the premise that most leather products are treated with some kind of chemical before reaching the consumers. The conditioner will then penetrate the leather and open up the pores to provide a deep penetrating treatment. After using it you should see a difference.

General DIY leather upholstery cleaning tips

If you are struggling with a particular tough stain, spray some hairspray onto the stained area. Let it dry and then wipe it with a damp cloth. The stain should be better afterward.

Avoid heat exposure. Leather is like human skin and will age quicker when exposed to too much heat. Do not place your leather close to a fireplace, heater or central heating system. Also try and avoid direct sunlight.

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