Follow me for more amazing recipes, DIY tips and much more https://facebook/robyn.markham.7 !!!! HOW TO CLEAN YOUR LEATHER FURNITURE !!!!! Before you clean the leather, vacuum the crevices of the couch to get rid of dirt and dust, and anything else that couldve fell between the couch cracks. You dont want to start applying cleaning solutions to a dirty couch, since the dirt and particles can be rubbed in, scratching and destroying the leather surface. Moisturizing Soap and Water For an overall cleaning method, use a solution of a moisturizing soap, such as Dove body wash, and water. Apply the solution lightly with a soft cloth, and then buff it away. Do not rinse it, since a lot of water can damage leather. Ive found that moisturizing soaps like Dove are the least abrasive to my couches, and they give the same results as they would to dry skin. Baby Wipes Baby wipes can do wonders to leather, but you should use the right kind. The sensitive kinds are usually the best, since they are very soft. A lot of the store brand wipes arent as soft, so if you have name brand wipes around, such as Pampers, use those instead. Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover I only use this method for stains, not for overall cleaning. Make sure you test this on a back corner of the couch first before you apply it to the rest of the couch. You wouldnt want it to change the color of your leather. It obviously works on nail polish stains, but it also works well to remove ink stains and pet urine stains. Apply the polish remover with a soft cloth, then wipe it away completely. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser I love this product for many reasons, and cleaning my leather couch is one of them. It works well to get rid of dirt on the surface, as well as stains from food and spilled drinks. Hairspray This is another good way to get rid of ink stains. Although on my black couch, I havent had this problem, I do know people who have used hairspray to remove ink from their white and cream colored couches. Again, you should test this on a back corner of the couch first. Armor All Protectant Wipes Although this isnt the best method of making your couch look shiny, it does work for a quick fix if you dont have conditioner available and youre expecting company over. For this, I use the wipes and go over the entire couch. Then, I go back over with a dry cloth to remove the excess oil. That way, youre not going to slide off the couch, it just gives it a nice shine. It makes leather seats in a car look nice, it can make couches look nice too, especially dark couches like black, red and brown. Finish Cleaning With a Leather Conditioner There are many different conditioners for leather furniture out there. Deep conditioning is the best way to keep your couch in good shape. Luckily, the store I bought my couches from provided me with a good deep conditioner, and you may be able to get conditioner from your furniture dealer as well. These conditioners are readily available in most retail and furniture stores. You should apply conditioner to your couches about 2-3 times per year to keep them looking clean and new. Year-Round Care Also remember to keep your couches out of direct sunlight, which can dry out the leather and make it crack.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:00:01 +0000
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