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You just purchased that nice leather sofa and placed it in your living room, ready to welcome your guests. But things happen - like spills, spots, and scratches. Don’t fret! There is a solution to this very common problem. We’ll have you enjoying your furniture in no time by teaching you how to clean a leather sofa.
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- Cleaning & Care
- Minor spots don’t require much. Moistening your finger and rubbing gently on the spot should get the job done.
- For deeper cleans, a damp cloth is all you need.
- Things to keep in mind: When an area gets wet, allow it to air dry rather than applying heat, as this will further damage your leather sofa.
- Test cleaning products before use
- Things to keep in mind: Test new cleaning products on non-visible areas, preferably the underside of the sofa
- Long-Term Care
- Don’t leave the leather sofa in sunlight.
- Things to keep in mind: the sun can fade the beautiful color of your leather sofa over time.
- Treat your leather furniture every 3 to 6 months with leather conditioning oil, which helps to prevent over-drying of the hide. This helps maintain the natural look of your leather.
- Things to keep in mind: Soft cleaning cloths won’t scratch your leather sofa, whereas a coarse cloth might do some damage.
- Poly & Bark Recommended Products
- Natural Chamois Buffing Cloth
- Otter Wax Flannel Buffing Cloth
- Otter Wax Leather Oil
- Do not apply leather oil directly to the leather sofa, instead, add some to the soft cloth and apply gently in a circular motion.
- Keep in mind that each leather type has different care needs. For example, pure aniline dyed is more sensitive to the sun than semi-aniline dyed.
- Things to keep in mind: Some leather types and colors are easier to clean than others, like semi-aniline, which is easier to clean and more durable.
- Don’t leave the leather sofa in sunlight.
- Cleaning & Care
Resources:
- https://www.polyandbark.com/pages/product-care
