Leather is one of the most expensive organic materials which are available in the market. It should be properly maintained with extra care and maintenance and has to be done on a regular basis. Regular cleaning and maintenance task is quite difficult. So having the right knowledge in this regard is very much essential.
There is no fast rule to clean leather furniture sets. There are certain techniques and precautionary measures to be considered. The most important one is to keep your leather furniture away from direct sunlight as it prevents cracking as well as drying out of the leather.
Tips on cleaning leather upholstery
* First and foremost aspect is how to take care of leather upholstery. A mixture of mild facial soap and water is the best way to treat the leather sofa furniture once in every six months. This keeps the leather in perfect condition without much expense. It just hardly takes 10 minutes.
* When it comes to the matter of more serious cleaning like removing of stains like ink and paints can be removed by dipping a cotton swab in alcohol and rub it on the stained area and allow it to dry for a few minutes. If the stain still remains, then make use of non-oily nail polish remover on the stained spot and leave it for an entire night and wipe it off the next day.
* If you have doubt regarding coloration, use distilled water to clean the leather upholstery. Vinegar can also be used in this regard.
* Another method to clean is to make a mixture of lemon juice and tartar cream in 2:1 ratio. Apply this paste on the stained area. Leave it for about 10 minutes. If needed can apply a second coat. Once done with it, remove it off using a soft cloth.
The above mentioned are some of the easiest homemade remedies to clean leather upholstery which will not affect your leather furniture in any case and ensures for longevity. If you are not able to do the task on your own, can seek help from sofa shops.
In case of any stains, make sure to clean as soon as possible, don' allow the stain to soak deep into fibers. Leather are very sensitive don't try to test with it. Place it quite far from sunlight, air conditioners and heaters. If you want to keep your upholstery in a perfect condition, purchase a leather protectant which can be found in almost all the furniture stores at affordable cost.
Leather upholstery cleaning service providers as well as manufacturers should be aware that there is kind of leather called as split leather which is considered as quite good enough for back and side portion of the sofa, but it is not of good quality. A reputable company provides excellent cleaning services for all qualities of leather.
