How do you clean your couch?
When you buy a real leather couch, you want to keep it in good condition. Cleaning is part of that process. Cleaning is important for hygiene but also for keeping your couch looking good. Cleaning leather couches is not difficult, it just cannot be done with any kind of cleaning products. Some of these products can damage the leather irreparably. We would like to give you some tips to assure the quality of your couch.
Tips to keep your leather furniture clean
Not every cleaning method works for all kinds of leather. Smooth leather needs to be treated differently than suede ore nubuc. Cleaning products for fabric furniture are usually not meant for leather furniture. That is why it is extremely important to know what kind of leather your couch is made of. You will receive this information when you buy one of our couches. If you aren’t sure, you can always ask.
Prevent your couch from getting dirty
An important step in the cleaning process, is trying to keep the couch as clean as possible. Of course, you cannot prevent dust from getting on the couch. Vicious spots can be prevented by, for example, not pouring red wine while sitting on your white couch. When you are afraid it will get dirty because there are kids running around with food or craft supplies, you can cover the couch with a blanket. This keeps the worst spots from getting on the couch itself.
Keeping loose dirt off
The first step in cleaning your couch is cleaning off all dust and loose dirt. This can be done with a dry microfiber cloth. This is static, so the dust will stick to it. Do not make the cloth wet. Loose dirt can also be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Use a special attachment so you won’t damage the couch. If possible, also vacuum between and underneath the pillows. Removing spots on smooth leather. Do not use cleaning materials meant for fabric couches on leather, these can damage the leather. On smooth leather you can remove spots by carefully rubbing the spot with a little bit of soft soap on a moist cloth or use the special Lederland maintenance products to clean your couch.
Removing spots on rough leather
Rough leather cannot withstand water. Never clean your rough leather couch with water or a wet cloth to prevent permanent discoloration. Use a cleaning product meant for rough leather. Lederland can give you advise about what kind of product to use. Make the surface of the couch rough again after cleaning with a special brush to prevent bald spots.
Lederlands cleaning products
Do you want to make sure you have the right cleaning materials for your leather furniture? Choose Lederlands cleaning products. With our Master Care package, you can prevent and treat spots on your leather furniture. These products give your couch the best protection to keep your couch looking amazing. Take a look at our Master Care products.