LEATHER UPHOLSTERY CARE
If you have chosen genuine leather furniture it is essential to realise that the natural characteristics of leather mean that no two hides are alike. Although great care is taken to select the hides it would be impossible and undesirable to obscure all the natural marking, remember these are the living proof of genuine leather.
The arms in particular come in for a great deal of wear over the years, try not to rub your hands over them continually. Head pillows can als also suffer from soiling from hair oil and grease. Please use a headset cover if necessary.
Leather is inclined to stretch and will show as creasing to cushion tops. This is not a fault but is normal for this type of upholstery.
DO NOT use spray polish or other chemical based products including saddle soap and abrasive cleaners of any description.
Grain leathers
Grain leathers may be finished or unfinished leathers.
Is my grain leather unfinished?
If you put a drop of water on a hidden area and the water is absorbed rapidly, with a darkening of the leather, then it is unfinished.
Is my grain leather finished?
If you put a drop of water on a hidden area and the water remains on the surface it is a finished leather or water-repellent treated.
How do I care for my finished grain leather?
If you have finished grain leather lightly wipe the surface with a damp cloth and then gently wipe with a dry cloth. If the soiling is stubborn, a dilute solution of alkaline soap (i.e. Lux Flakes or Dove soap) can be used. Simply add about 1% soap solution. After wiping with a damp cloth, polish with a soft dry cloth. This is applicable to all finished leathers where the finish is being cleaned and not the substrate (actual leather surface).
We recommend conditioning the leather 4/6 times a year, giving two coats to high wear areas such as the arms and head rest area.
ALWAYS ensure you keep 2 NEW clothes separate in a plastic bag (free from contamination with bleach & other household cleaners).
How do I clean bonded-leather & faux-leather?
Lightly wipe the surface with a damp cloth and then gently wipe with a dry cloth. If the soiling is stubborn, a dilute solution of alkaline soap (i.e. Lux Flakes or Dove soap) can be used. Simply add about 1% soap solution. After wiping with a damp cloth, polish with a soft dry cloth.
ALWAYS ensure you keep 2 NEW clothes separate in a plastic bag (free from contamination with bleach & other household cleaners).
How do I care for my waxed leather?
Don't use anything at all.
Make it last
- Never place furniture in front of direct heat or near air conditioning.
- Light affects the colour of most products, to avoid furniture fading place away from direct sunlight.
- Open and close any recliner mechanisms slowly and with care, never force them as this could damage the mechanism
- Do not leave newspapers lying on the suite as the ink may transfer
- Be careful when wearing dark coloured denim jeans or non-colourfast fabrics as the colour can easily transfer to lighter coloured upholstery