One of the most frequent questions the team at EZ Living Furniture get asked is how leather sofas should be looked after and maintained. After all, a leather sofa, couch or armchair can be quite an investment and is definitely worth taking good care of.
The team have put together a guide to show you what to do and what not to do when it comes to looking after your sofa.
Leather sofas do's
• Leather cleaning wipes are relatively inexpensive and are hugely beneficial for leather sofas. Use these three or four times a year on the entire leather sofa including the back, arms, seats etc.
• Use a lightly dampened cloth to wipe down your leather sofa from time to time.
• Removing stains from leather is easy if you act quickly. For spillages that have just occurred such as wine, greasy foods, etc, use a lightly dampened cloth and gently rub across them until they disappear.
• Use a leather-specific cleaning kit for those tougher marks such as ink. As part of most leather cleaning kits, you will find an ink removal wipe. Use this wipe to gently dab at the ink stain while being careful not to touch any material that is not stained by the ink.
• Use a leather moisturiser regularly to add a protective barrier to your leather sofa. This can be found in most leather cleaning kits and can keep leather clean, soft, supple and less susceptible to scratches.
Leather don’ts
• Do not use baby wipes as an alternative to leather wipes. The chemicals used in baby wipes are not suitable for leather and will cause damage to your leather sofa.
• Do not use a heavily soaked cloth. The chemicals in tap water can cause dryness and spot marks on the leather. Using a slightly damp cloth will not affect your leather.
• Don’t keep your leather sofa near a heat source such as a radiator. This will dry out the leather and makes it more susceptible to damage.
These tips and tricks should help you to keep your sofa in the best condition possible.
If you have any further questions regarding maintaining other types of fabrics or woods, speak with one of the experts at EZ Living Furniture online or in-store today. Visit www.ezlivingfurniture.ie for more information.
