How To Clean A Leather Sofa: Leather Couch Care & Maintenance

When you order your leather Chesterfield sofa, you’ve made an investment that can last a lifetime. Leather is a natural skin that looks better and better as the years go by, maintaining its elegance while developing character as part of your home décor.

However, to ensure that this is the case, you will need to give your new piece the right care and attention. Although leather is often unfairly labelled as being high maintenance, the truth is that with a little bit of know-how you can easily keep your furniture in superb condition.

To help you out, we’ve put together this guide to cleaning and maintaining your leather tufted couch so you will be able to enjoy its beauty for many years to come.

Regularly clean your leather Chesterfield sofa 

Even though your leather sofa is very durable, without a regime of regular cleaning it can begin to look tired and dirty. To remedy this, you need to make sure that you clean your leather sofa often and in the right way.

Every 3-6 months (depending on how frequently you use the sofa), put time aside to tackle your sofa. Remember to treat the entirety of your sofa and chairs for an even finish.

Follow these steps:

1. Use a clean, soft cloth to dust off your Chesterfield and get rid of any loose particles. You can use a vacuum with a soft brush adapter to speed this process up — this is a particularly effective way of getting into the cracks and crevices of your sofa and removing any dust or dirt.

2. Use a damp cloth to wipe down all the surfaces of your leather sofa.

3. it’s best to use a specialist our home made leather cleaning product to go over the entirety of your sofa. Avoid using all-purpose cleaners, wipes, and sprays on your Chesterfield as these may damage its surface.

Please be aware that dye from non-colorfast clothing and garments can transfer onto leather and fabric and is usually more noticeable on light upholstery colors, particularly whites, creams and ivory. We also recommend to always check your labels on your clothing and garments for further information.

Keep your leather Chesterfield couch conditioned

An essential part of keeping your tufted sofa in the best shape possible is regularly conditioning it. Leather contains natural oils that help to keep it soft and supple, though they can often become diminished after a period of regular use. A good conditioner will rejuvenate the oils in the leather, preventing it from drying out and reducing the chance of it creasing or cracking.

In our cleaning Bottle, there is a protection solution that will both condition and preserve your sofa. The solution will make sure your upholstery stays nice and healthy, while also applying an invisible barrier that will protect it against spills or stains. For semi-aniline and pigmented leathers, it will ensure the material’s protective coating withstands the rigors of daily use. In addition, stains will be easier to clean off and dye transfer and abrasion damage can be minimized. For aniline leathers, this solution makes sure they retain their moisture content and are protected against spillages.