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Cleaning a black leather sofa

  • 31-03-2016 8:39am
    #1
    Brycen Jealous Pension
    Posts: 0 ✭ Brycen Jealous Pension


    My Mum wants to clean her pride and joy she got from DFS. She got sick of paying silly money for their leather sofa kit. Could someone suggest an alternative please?

    I've been doing some digging online and have seen suggestions for Saddle soap, baby wipes, Son of a Gun, etc.

    Anybody got a surefire reliable solution for a very expensive bit of furniture please? Thank you.


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  • #2
    Ciara Eloise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭Ciara Eloise


    Hi, are there stains on the sofa or are you talking about general wipe down and maintenance?


  • #3
    Brycen Jealous Pension
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    General wipe down and maintenance. Thanks.


  • #4
    Ciara Eloise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭Ciara Eloise


    Deleted User wrote: »
    General wipe down and maintenance. Thanks.

    Okay,
    I would generally steer clear of wipes. A lot of them tend to contain alcohols and chemicals which dry out the leather and over time will contribute to cracking. The only ones I might *try* are the Water Wipes (get these in Tescos or most chemists will have them). Wipes can sometimes lead to streaking through on leather so will need a wipe down with a dry cloth.

    What I would suggest- Hoover the couch on a monthly basis (or more regularly if there is a lot of dust, or animals or kids) as dust particles are abrasive (granted the damage that dust causes is minute but still something to take into account). Get right into the crevices. After hoovering, mix one part cold water with one part white vinegar. Use a microfibre cloth, dunk it in and wring it dry. In circular motions wipe down the couch. Using a dry microfibre cloth, go over this, circular motions, to dry it. Don't be tempted to use hot water to wash or a hair dryer to dry it as these will dry out the leather over time. Do this once a month or bi- monthly and she's good.

    Keep the sofa away from sunlight and radiators too, these are serious moisture suckers to real leather.

    Older vintage pieces will crack more, and it adds to their pre-loved look but a leather feed can be bought for a few bob in a furniture store and this locks moisture into the couch. You won't need if for your newer sofa though.


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