Some simple steps on how to clean leather.
Leather maintenance is very simple.
If you follow these simple steps you will enjoy years of sheer pleasure.
A question that is often asked of us at trade shows is "how do I clean my leather?" there are several ways on how to clean your leather and it is important for you to know that if you do not know how to clean leather you risk damaging your very expensive leather furniture Follow these 6 steps on how to clean leather and you will not go wrong.
1: Clean your leather using warm water and a mild soapy solution any flake type soaps that you use for nappies, yes ( diapers ) are good as long as there is no Ethanol in them.
2: Vacuum your leather before you clean it with any solution or cleaners using the small round brush of the vacuum.
3: Make sure that you wash the main areas that are used frequently such as head and arm rests and seating cushions.
Particular attention to these areas must be given if you live in tropical or humid conditions.
4: Apply your solution with a clean white colour fast cloth and then wipe off with another cloth.
DO NOT RUB excessively in one spot but go back to heavy soiled areas using round circular motions.
5: Do not Leave leather in direct sunlight or next to heaters, radiators, open fires etc.
6: That is it! It is that simple, but you must make sure you do this once a month or very regularly.
SPECIAL NOTE* Once every 12 months it is recommended that you uses a leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and supple and to avoid drying and cracking.
These conditioners are specifically made to restore the moisture content in your leather.
One of the things to remember when understanding how to clean leather is that leather care is a two part process.
The cleaning and then the conditioning.
The Cleaner ensures that your leather remains fresh and free from dirt and bacteria.
The Conditioner leaves you leather feeling soft supple and alive.
Even the most driest and used leather will get e new feel when using a Tannery grade conditioner.
You will be surprised that how to clean leather is simple and incredibly effective on old leather if done right and by using the right leather cleaning products.
If you do this you will have a long time use of your furniture.