since leather can last a lifetime with the correct amount of care and maintenance, follow this guide on cleaning a real leather sofa to keep it looking bright and brand new and get the most use out of your investment.
Once your leather has been revitalized, it may be cared for and used for years. When should you clean your leather couch? We suggest every six months for light leather and once a year for dark leather. After reading this, cleaning your leather sofa will be as easy as cleaning any other piece of furniture in your home.
Needed Items:
- Product designed to clean and condition leather
- Dish detergent that is on the gentle side
- Microfiber cleaning cloths
- Salicylic acid
Here’s What to Do:
- If there are any crumbs on the leather sofa, you should get rid of them first by cleaning the sofa. Then, dust it to get rid of the remaining grime if required. One advantage of a leather sofa over an upholstered one is that it is easy to keep clean. Don’t forget to vacuum the undersides of your sofa cushions if they are removable. The crease where a recliner’s bottom folds in is a common place for dust and debris to accumulate.
- To remove stubborn stains, soak a clean towel in dish soapy warm water and wring it out until it is only damp (not wet). Use a cotton swab or a dry cloth to dab or massage the stain in tiny, circular motions until the spot is removed. Do not brush the leather back and forth like a rug since it will wear out the surface and damage the leather. Baking soda and a dry towel may be used to remove grease stains.
- Do not forget to dry out the couch! Leather may be damaged by water if it is allowed to dry naturally, so patting it down with a dry towel after a spill is essential.
- It is time to utilize some cleaning products and get to work. Leather cleaners are designed to remove dirt and stains from leather furniture, restoring it to near-new condition. Cleanser and conditioner are often combined in a single package. If you want to avoid leaving spray marks on your furniture, spray the cleaner onto a cloth instead than straight onto the piece. Gentle swiping in all directions will clean the surface, including the corners and crevices—work from the top down to prevent making unsightly scuff marks when polishing.
- Make careful to remove all traces of cleaning before proceeding to condition the sofa. Put a tiny quantity of your preferred conditioner from a bottle or spray it into a clean towel. Conditioners are wonderful because the oils they contain keep your furniture looking clean, smelling wonderful, and supple.
- Leave the sofa to rest for a few hours after rubbing in the conditioner to enable the substance to soak in and prevent oil from staining your clothes. Your leather sofa will appear like you just bought it when it’s dried.
- It is important to remember that strong chemicals like alcohol or leather shoe polish aren’t designed for leather furniture and may cause permanent damage.