Regular Care and Maintenance of Leather Furniture 

With a small amount or regular care, 'Leather Covered' Furniture will outlast a 'Fabric' covering by up to five times and its good looks can be maintained almost indefinitely by DIY or professional attention to worn areas, as they occur. 

Unlike fabric, where patterns and ranges change at frequent intervals, worn or damaged leather panels can be replaced by competent professionals, with colour matched panels that are hardly distinguishable from the originals. 

However, it must be stressed that Leather Furniture is ‘Low Maintenance’ and not ‘No Maintenance’.  

ROUTINE CARE: On a weekly basis, furniture should be dusted off with a clean dry cloth and crevices round cushions and back panels vacuumed with a narrow crevice tool to remove food crumbs and other debris.

NEVER use silicone polishes, saddle soap or wax polishes on leather furniture and avoid overspray when using spray polishes on nearby tables and other furniture. 

THREE MONTHLY: Apply a coat of ‘Neutral Leather Feed Cream’ to all regular contact surfaces, i.e. seats, arms and inside back panels. Allow to dry then buff with a clean dry cloth. NOTE: Leather Care Products are available from us – telephone or see Price List. 

ANNUALLY: Clean seats, arms and inside back panels using ‘Leather Cleaning Cream’, then apply a coat of ‘Neutral Leather Feed Cream’, as with the 3 monthly treatment, but this time also include the back and sides plus any other areas.  

Avoid aggressive rubbing of all leather finishes as this can quickly damaged the colour finish and follow the instructions supplied with all care products. Always test on an inconspicuous area first.

Problems 

Minor food and drink spillages can usually be wiped off of most modern leather finishes, using a damp cloth only. Stains, physical damage – such as tears and scuffs – and structural or springing problems will usually need professional attention.  

Don’t forget that most Household Insurances will cover accidental damage to furniture, or you may have paid for an extended Warranty, at time of purchase. 

Beware: The above procedures apply to about 95% of current and recent leather furniture. If in doubt as to suitability, always ask. Advice is free, rectification can be expensive.