Leather Furniture Cleaning Tips

When you have leather furniture, one large concern is keeping it clean. The furniture is beautiful but a reminder on great leather furniture cleaning tips can not hurt anything.

We will cover techniques you can use, the costs of leather furniture cleaning supplies, and what you might expect to pay should you hire the work completed.

The easy place to start is with the written instructions on your furniture. You will likely find a tag or two either on the cushions of your leather furniture, or attached to frame of the furniture. Following manufacturers instructions is always the best way to preserve your property. You may have also received specific cleaners or solutions to use on your furniture. Those products, again because they are recommended by the manufacturer.

Most of the leather furniture you will purchase will have a special "coating" on it. This coating will be resistant to scratches since leather is very soft. It will usually provide a protection against grime or stains that can damage your leather furniture.

Here's a tip on leather furniture cleaning that you may not find elsewhere. Use distilled water, rather than tap water in cleaning your furniture. Tap water can contain a number of different minerals and other chemicals that can damage or discolor furniture.

Vacuum your furniture thoroughly to remove any lose particles or dust.
Mix a small amount of mild soap (not dishwashing liquid) with distilled water, till you make a small amount of suds
Find an area that is not visible to test your cleaning solution
Only use a damp cloth during your leather furniture cleaning. Too much moisture is not good.
Rinse the area you cleaned with a clean, damp cloth using another bucket of distilled water
Dry it completely
Rub the furniture, like you might a pair of leather shoes, to bring out the shine.

Your supplies for your leather furniture cleaning project are not complicated. A mild body soap, a few clean cloths, and distilled water will handle most of the issues. You should not use any cleaners with bleach, or ammonia as these can damage your leather furniture. Waxes should also be kept away from your furniture.

I have seen people use baby wipes on leather furniture. This is a practice you should avoid. These alkaline wipes can also damage your leather furniture.

If you have doubts on do it yourself leather furniture cleaning, a professional is always available. Sofas can cost from $250-$300 for cleaning. Armchairs from $125 to $150. Your costs can clearly vary depending on the part of the country in which you live, these numbers are just general guidelines.