What’s the Best Way to Clean a Leather Sofa?

If you are about to invest in a leather sofa (or you have already done so) you will want to make sure you can clean it properly to keep it in tip top condition. Of course, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about this, so it is imperative that you always use the right way. Here we discover what you should do to make sure you know exactly how to clean a leather sofa.

Can you dust it?

You can dust your leather sofa providing it does not have a nubuck or suede finish. Use a soft duster that you are sure has no cleaning products or polishes already on it; you may want to keep one handy for this specific purpose.

It is possible to vacuum your leather sofa if you have a soft brush attachment, but again take care and make sure you don’t do this on nubuck or suede finishes. Using a vacuum attachment such as this is one of the best ways to get out any dust that may accumulate over time if your sofa has buttons included in the design (such as a Chesterfield for example).

Things to avoid

It might be tempting to use furniture polish or any other similar product intended for furniture but don’t do it. You should not use any harsh or abrasive products either as these can also damage the leather.

In short, do not use anything that has not been specifically designed to clean leather sofas. Furthermore, steer clear of the cheapest products as these will not be anywhere near as good as the more expensive ones designed specifically for this purpose.

Using a proper leather care kit

You may wonder whether it is worth investing in a professional leather sofa cleaning kit instead of using other much cheaper methods. These methods and products may seem like big money savers but you have to ask yourself how much you value your leather sofa. Leather must be cared for in the proper manner; using some of the products mentioned in the ‘things to avoid’ section above can damage the quality and appearance of the leather in the long run.

When you consider cleaning a leather sofa you should invest in a high quality cleaning kit before you begin. This will have all the correct items you need for your type of sofa. These can include protection creams as well as cleaners, enabling you to use the right product designed for each purpose. All in one cleaners and protectors will not perform as well.

These professionally designed kits should also come with soft cloths and sponges to perform each task, so you can see there is no need to buy anything else to use with it.

Make sure you buy the right leather care kit

When you look into buying a leather care kit for cream leather sofas, nubuck leather sofas or any other alternatives, you should make sure you get the right one for your requirements.

As you are no doubt aware, the finish of a nubuck or suede leather sofa is very different from that of a traditional leather sofa. This makes it essential to buy the right kit. You can get a nubuck care kit that is designed for this specific purpose. A good quality kit will provide you with a protector, a cleaner, cleaning cloths and sponges too.

The other options you will find in the way of care kits are for full aniline and semi-aniline kits. You should read the instructions on each kit to make sure you pick the right one for your particular sofa. If you are about to purchase your new leather sofa you should ask about buying the appropriate cleaning kit at the same time. It is often easier to do so.

The great thing about investing in a professionally designed and created leather care kit is it will be on hand to help you deal with stains as well as regular cleaning. This means your leather sofa is likely to continue looking good for a long time to come. Since it is a big investment, this is good to know.

We hope this answers any leather sofa cleaning questions you may have. However, if it does not feel free to contact us with any questions.