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26th Sep 2023
Cleaning Guide: Leather Furniture

Leather Upholstered Furniture

The Truth About Leather

Whatever type of leather you choose, remember that:

  • Leather has natural characteristics such as scars and blemishes – that’s what makes it beautiful and unique.
  • Leather colour, texture and finish may vary, even between sofas and chairs in the same range.
  • Leather will soften and relax with wear, and creases may appear.
  • Initially leather will stretch and wrinkle (known as “puddling”). The degree of stretching will then slow down significantly, and the appearance of puddling can be minimised by carefully smoothing the leather back.

Cleaning Your Leather Furniture

Here are our recommendations for cleaning your leather upholstered furniture. Remember to only use recommended cleaning products and services.

Regular cleaning

  • Remove dust with a clean, soft white cloth, slightly dampened with pre-boiled water cooled to room temperature.
  • Avoid soaking any areas.
  • Family leather should be dusted with a dry cloth only.
  • Always keep a cloth specifically for leather furniture and keep it away from soaps and detergents as these may damage the leather.
  • Vacuum weekly at a low setting to remove dust and dirt, especially from under the cushions.
  • Do not use spray polish or any detergents as these may damage the finish.

Emergency cleaning

  • Liquid spills can be blotted with a dry cloth or kitchen paper.
  • Be careful not to rub the area as this could damage the finish and cause discolouration.

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