Leather Furniture Care Guide

Now that you’ve decided to buy it, how do you take care of it?

Your leather furniture investment will last longer with just a few minor care and attention details.

With all leather furniture, avoid direct sunlight and high heat sources. Also avoid extremely cold areas such as directly in front of an air conditioner.

Use a good quality leather cleaner or conditioner. For all your leather goods, always test the cleaner or conditioner in an inconspicuous area first. Only when you are sure the treatment won’t alter the leather, go ahead with an overall cleaning

How to care for the different leather types?

For aniline leather:

1. Treat your new leather with leather conditioner immediately.
2. Avoid liquids near your furniture.
3. Blot (don’t wipe)spills with a clean, dry, white cloth. Don’t wipe the spill or it may work its way further into the leather.
4. Some spills may require a wet cloth. Apply only enough to dampen the stain, and follow immediately with a clean, dry cloth to blot up the moisture. Repeat as necessary.
5. Eliminate superficial marks and spots by lightly rubbing with an art gum eraser.
6. Treat set-in stains using the damp blotting method. Ink stains will usually require expert help.
7. Vacuum the surface and crevices every week or two to remove dirt and abrasive particles.
8. Use leather conditioner annually, more often if your leather tends to dry.
9. Do not use any oil-based cleaners or conditioners on aniline, as they will stain.
10. Punctures and cuts can be mended with a leather repair kit or special adhesive. We recommend seeking professional assistance for leather repairs.

For protected leather:

1. Treat your new leather with leather conditioner immediately.
2. Blot (don’t wipe) spills with a clean, dry, white cloth. Don’t wipe the spill or it may work its way further into the leather.
3. Some spills may require a wet cloth. Apply only enough to dampen the stain, and follow immediately with a clean, dry cloth to blot up the moisture. Repeat as necessary.
4. Treat set-in stains using the damp blotting method. If this doesn’t work, try using a weak lather of mild castile soap.
5. For ink stains, try isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab. If that doesn’t work, try some cuticle remover.
6. Treat the leather with conditioner annually.
7. Punctures and cuts can be mended with a leather repair kit or special adhesive. We recommend seeking professional assistance for leather repairs.

For nubuck and suede:

1. Treat your new leather with a suede protector immediately.
2. Blot (don’t wipe) spills with a clean, dry, white cloth. Don’t wipe the spill or it may work its way further into the leather.
3. Some spills may require a wet cloth. Apply only enough to dampen the stain, and follow immediately with a clean, dry cloth to blot up the moisture. Repeat as necessary.
4. Eliminate superficial marks and spots by lightly rubbing with an art gum eraser. If this does not work, try blotting with undiluted vinegar.
5. For ink stains, seek professional help.
6. Treat the leather with suede cleaner or protector annually.
7. Punctures and cuts can be mended with a leather repair kit or special adhesive. We recommend seeking professional assistance for leather repairs.

For imitation or bonded leather:

1. Mop up spills with a clean, dry, white cloth.
2. Vinyl-like surfaces will rarely stain, but if they do, the entire area may need to be replaced, as for a puncture or cut.
3. Clean the surface with a damp rag.
4. Treat the surface with a vinyl cleaner annually.
5. Punctures and cuts can be mended with an upholstery repair kit or by an expert.