3 Tips to Keep Leather Furniture Looking Great

Shopping for a new sofa or chairs for your home can be a daunting task with all the fabric options available. The look and feel of a leather sofa can be very appealing, but you may have questions about how well it will hold up with daily use. Leather is more expensive than other fabrics because it looks, feels, and surprisingly, cleans up better than other fabrics. If you have never owned leather furniture before, you may not know how to keep it looking great. Here are 3 tips to help you keep your new investment looking its best.

Leather Furniture Care Tips and Maintenance for You

• Maintain Leather Furniture: Leather furniture should be cleaned regularly with a dry dust cloth and vacuumed in crevices to remove hair, dirt and crumbs. Use a leather conditioner every 6-12 months to keep your leather protected from spills. If you have pets or small children consider a protected leather for your item which has an extra finish applied to it. Keeping it out of direct sunlight will help to prevent fading of the color of the leather, as will all fabrics.
• Leather Repair: Wipe spills immediately with a cloth damp with only water – no solvents or cleaners. If someone drops a something greasy on your couch, simply wipe it with a dry cloth. The oil will dissipate into the leather. If your leather furniture gets scratched, use clean fingers to buff the scratch out. If needed, you can use a small amount of distilled water to moisten the scratch while buffing.
• Beware the Do-it-Yourself solutions: There are many DIY methods for repairing leather scratches out there, but be sure to check with the furniture manufacturer before trying any of these to determine what type of leather you have and what they recommend. In some cases, a professional leather repair company can help you repair anything that the methods above have not worked well on.

Leather furniture is something that is meant to last a lifetime. Over the course of the life of your leather sofa or chairs, accidents are bound to happen. Every scratch will tell a story and can add to the character of your living room and your home. With a little bit of maintenance and a quick response to accidental spills or scratches, your leather sofa and chairs will be a source of comfort for your home for many, many years.