Leather furniture care tips

When buying leather furniture, we are sure that they will bring elegance and style to our apartment. However, for it to serve us for many years, at the very beginning we should think about their proper preservation and care. The durability of the skin depends on the conditions of use and on the operating mode of the furniture. First of all, it is necessary to remember the systematic care, so as not to start heavy pollution.

The long-term use of leather furniture has contributed to the creation of professional certified products for the care of it and several basic principles. Skin is a natural material that reacts as an organic substance to the environment.

In the production of skin, it undergoes complex processing processes that deprive it of its natural ability to regenerate. Therefore, during manufacture, moisturizers are used, the task of which is to give softness and elasticity.

Nevertheless, during the use of furniture, these substances evaporate, thereby leaving the surface unprotected harmful factors, such as changes in temperature, humidity and, above all, salt, which is contained in human sweat.
Salt and temperature can cause the skin to dry out, which subsequently leads to hardening and cracking, especially in places that are often used and exposed. In order for furniture made of genuine leather to maintain its properties and beauty for a long time, it should be regularly treated with special means.

It is necessary to dry clean leather furniture on average once a week. It is recommended to use a dry cloth (dustproof cloth) or a cloth dampened with a special agent. When cleaning, special attention should be paid to the most frequently used places of contact with human skin and hair. Comprehensive cleaning of leather furniture should be carried out at least twice a year, but not more often than one season.

The most useful tips for proper care of leather furniture

1. Install the furniture away from sunlight, as this can lead to cracking and loss of color.
2. Do not place leather furniture near heaters or other sources of heat, the minimum distance is 25-30 cm.
3. Each skin type is cleaned differently, so check the manufacturer's instructions before cleaning the furniture.
4. Every few months, apply special products to the skin to maintain shine and elasticity.
5. All skin types can be cleaned (e.g. from dust) with a dry and soft cloth.
6. When using moisturizing creams for the skin, do not overdo the amount.
7. Fresh stains and dirt should be immediately cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and then with a paper towel so that the skin does not remain wet.

For cleaning leather furniture you can not use:

- hard sponges or brushes;
- dry cleaners, foams or aerosol cleaners;
- gasoline;
- alcohol-based substances;
- glass cleaning fluids (especially those containing citric acid);
- disinfectants;
- bleaching household cleaning products containing chlorine;
- products containing solvents (for example, cleaning fluid for brushes, nail polish remover).

In addition, hair spray can cause stains on the furniture surface!

What else is worth knowing?

1. The skin is not resistant to animals. Keep animals away from the leather surface of the furniture. Their claws can damage the skin, in addition, the saliva of animals is acidic, which also has an adverse effect on this material.

2. Leather has limited flexibility. This means that the stretched does not return completely to its original form. Therefore, while using this type of furniture, the skin may lose its shape over time.

Homemade skin cleanser recipe

Olive oil and vinegar are perfect. These home-made products help to restore your leather sofa. At the very beginning, mix ½ cup olive oil together ¾ cup vinegar. Such a solution must be poured into bottles, preferably with a spray, and then get down to business. In addition, in order to mask the unpleasant, pungent smell of vinegar, you can add a few drops of essential oil to your taste in the solution. Small rags are also useful.
Before cleaning, shake the liquid and spray the closed area of ​​the sofa to check how the product behaves in contact with leather furniture. If everything goes according to plan, you can start cleaning the entire sofa. Vinegar is known for its cleansing properties, and olive oil will help acquire its original shine.

Leather furniture, regardless of its shape, brings elegance to the interior. In order to preserve her refined style as long as possible, appropriate care with the help of special tools is required.