Cleaning Tip: How to Properly Clean a Leather Sofa

13.05.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Leather furniture should be especially carefully monitored. In this article, you will learn how to extend the life of your leather sofa by cleaning it.

Determine leather type

For cleaning, it is important to know what material your sofa is made of.

For example, untreated leather does not shine, it has a matte surface.

This type of material is not designed for wet cleaning. Water will ruin your sofa, as it will lose its appearance.

Do not use harsh cleaners such as bleach, abrasives, ammonia.

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What you need to clean leather furniture

  • Warm water;
  • Microfiber cloths;
  • Dishwashing liquid;
  • Skin conditioner.

How to clean a leather sofa

  1. First, remove dirt, food debris, hair, animal hair from the surface.
  2. Use a damp cloth dampened with a small amount of detergent to clean.
  3. Dry the leather sofa by opening the window.
  4. Add some leather conditioner to the rag.
  5. Treat the surface with a conditioner according to the instructions.
  6. Remove excess conditioner with a microfiber cloth.

The conditioner will help preserve the color, shine and structure of the skin. You can also use the product for any leather products: wallet, bag, belt, shoes, and gloves.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


Content
  1. Determine leather type
  2. What you need to clean leather furniture
  3. How to clean a leather sofa