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sarahj · 06-25-2009, 11:32 AM

What are the best ways to clean leather? And what products are the best for cleaning leather sofas and chairs? It's hard to know when to clean too since the dirt doesn't show up as much on darker leather.

christ123 · 06-29-2009, 01:18 AM

The Main Procedure to Clean Leathers are :
Cleaning Leather
So you’ve spilled an unidentifiable substance onto your leather sofa. Or, worse, your way-cool leather jacket. No worries: leather isn’t very difficult to clean.
For best results, make sure you have the following at your fingertips:
* Two damp cloths
* Saddle soap
* A dry towel
* Leather conditioner

Using one damp cloth, rub the saddle soap into the leather until a lather has formed. Then, use the other damp cloth to wipe away the lather. After that, run a dry towel over the leather to polish the leather. Finally, rub the leather with leather conditioner.

Of course, this method might not work for all leather products. Many cleaning experts suggest contacting leather cleaning professionals in the event of stains resulting from beer, chocolate, paint or blood.

carpetketz0 · 06-30-2009, 09:59 PM

I rather call a cleaning service rather than I do it myself.. very risky..

Carpet Cleaning · 11-02-2009, 06:16 AM

Moisturizing soap is often what is best to use on a leather couch. The more natural the soap is, meaning that it is free of oils, the better the soap will work on the furniture. It is important to first test a small area to make sure that the soap will not discolor the furniture. Once the soap has passed this test, it can then be used for the entire piece of leather furniture. The liquid soap should be placed into a wet washcloth, allowing for the gentle soap to penetrate into the wash cloth. The wash cloth should then be gently rubbed into the furniture, making sure that there is not an overwhelming amount of water that is used on the furniture. In doing so, this can greatly distort the furniture, especially if it is real leather. Once the leather furniture has been thoroughly clean, the excess soap should be wiped away from the furniture, making sure, once again, that there is no water that is being used to clean the leather. The leather furniture should then be dried off with a dry, absorbent towel, that will make sure that all of the soap has been discarded of.

Superbpack · 12-08-2009, 05:14 AM

Leather that is used for upholstery often can be given a light cleaning with good old fashioned soap and water. Before you get into the cleaning, check with the manufacturer’s instructions. Also, try the soap and water on a small area before cleaning the entire piece of furniture. Use a light soap, such as mild dish washing liquid. A good ratio is one part dish washing liquidto five parts water. Gently rub into the leather, using a circular motion. Make sure that the solution is not wicking out the color from the leather before you use the solution on a larger area.
If the maker of your leather furniture does not specifically recommend soap and water, then do not use it. You will end up with cracks and discoloration that you will never be able to repair. Instead, go with a leather-cleaning kit that does not contain water based cleaning agents. Chances are that the store where you purchased the leather furniture will also carry a line of leather cleaning products that will be right for your furnishings.

Regards,

yourvaportech · 08-28-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahj

What are the best ways to clean leather? And what products are the best for cleaning leather sofas and chairs? It's hard to know when to clean too since the dirt doesn't show up as much on darker leather.

leather conditioner and vapor steam

SimonNewton · 09-07-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by carpetketz0

I rather call a cleaning service rather than I do it myself.. very risky..

You are right. Better call a cleaner.

Sarah Bell · 09-08-2010, 05:42 AM

I use Dove Soap. I rub cotton cloth on the leather without putting too much water. Wipe the leather with another( clean) cloth.

JoanLee · 09-09-2010, 07:28 AM

My recipe for cleaning leather is 1 tablespoon liquid castile soap; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 cup warm water. I mix them and apply to the upholstery with soft cloth, then dry them with another.

Sarah Bell · 09-09-2010, 11:33 AM

There are many ways to clean leather just choose one

SimonNewton · 09-10-2010, 09:06 AM

I avoid to use home made cleaning products for the leather. It's too risky

b-fly · 09-13-2010, 09:55 AM

It's better to pay for cleaning services. I suppose you don't have a lot of leather things in your home so it won't be very expensive

Polly Wolly · 09-13-2010, 10:47 AM

I agree with B-fly. It's recommended to call professionals. Leather is expensive and it is risky to try clean it by yourself.

LArugcleaning · 09-14-2010, 09:27 PM

That task is very tricky.
Anyway;
Moisturizing soap/conditioner are often what is best to use on a leather couch with a clean terry cloth or microfiber towel;do not apply directly onto the leather.Even application are the key.

marry · 09-28-2010, 07:25 AM

Nice and quite helpful.

SimonNewton · 10-28-2010, 01:11 PM

I have to try it before call the cleaner...

mortan · 10-31-2010, 10:45 PM

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sean.d7458 · 12-03-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpet Cleaning

Moisturizing soap is often what is best to use on a leather couch. The more natural the soap is, meaning that it is free of oils, the better the soap will work on the furniture. It is important to first test a small area to make sure that the soap will not discolor the furniture. Once the soap has passed this test, it can then be used for the entire piece of leather furniture. The liquid soap should be placed into a wet washcloth, allowing for the gentle soap to penetrate into the wash cloth. The wash cloth should then be gently rubbed into the furniture, making sure that there is not an overwhelming amount of water that is used on the furniture. In doing so, this can greatly distort the furniture, especially if it is real leather. Once the leather furniture has been thoroughly clean, the excess soap should be wiped away from the furniture, making sure, once again, that there is no water that is being used to clean the leather. The leather furniture should then be dried off with a dry, absorbent towel, that will make sure that all of the soap has been discarded of.

I tried this the other day and it totally worked. My friend spilled a cup of orange juice all over my couch and I was angry at first, but it's actually not too bad!

greencleaning · 12-17-2010, 10:49 PM

Remove any stains or spots by pouring a bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and wiping the spot away. If the spot does not disappear, then try some cuticle remover (not nail polish remover). Apply it in the same fashion as the rubbing alcohol, but leave it on overnight before wiping clean with a damp rag.

StanRoJjeR · 01-31-2012, 05:42 AM

Once the leather furniture has been thoroughly clean, the excess soap should be wiped away from the furniture, making sure, once again, that there is no water that is being used to clean the leather. The leather furniture should then be dried off with a dry, absorbent towel, that will make sure that all of the soap has been discarded of.