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Care Of Leather Furniture
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Leather furniture can be a stunning centerpiece to any room. And often
times it wasn’t a cheap purchase. Keep your leather furniture as beautiful as the
day you bought it by making sure its clean and taking care of it well by following
just a few simple tips.
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Simply keeping it dusted and free from lose dirt that naturally builds up is
the number one way to keep your leather furniture clean. When you do your
weekly dusting, add your leather couch and chair to your list. Just be careful not
to use pledge or any other dusting polish on the leather. It can cause a greasy,
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sticky buildup that is difficult to get rid of. Vaccum away crumbs and animal hair
whenever you have your vacuum pulled out. Cleaning your leather furniture will
soon become as much of a habit as vacuuming and dusting.
Because leather can crack easily when exposed to heat, keep it out of direct
sunlight and away from fireplaces and vents. Close your window shades when the
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sun is shinning right on the leather.
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Various locations from furniture stores to Wal-Mart sell leather conditioner
and cream you can occasionally apply (as often as directed on the bottle label) to
the leather. This keeps it moisturized and extends the life of the furniture.
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Usually, leather furniture will have a tag on it or have come with a
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pamphlet that will provide information on the type of leather it is and its proper
cleaning care. Be sure to check this before trying any type of cleaning other than
using a clean cloth or vacuuming. If you can’t find any information on the tag or
pamphlet, call the store you bought it from or a leather professional.
If you do spill a liquid on the leather, blot it dry with a soft cloth and let the
area air dry. Don’t rub it! This will only cause the liquid to go further into the
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leather rather than getting it out. If the liquid stains, consult a professional to
remove the spot.
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If greasy foods drop on the leather, wipe it off like a liquid. Usually, grease
spots will gradually disappear over time. Leather tends to scratch easily, so be
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careful with any sharp. Keep prints such as magazines and newspapers off the
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leather as these can easily bleed on to the furniture and leave an imprint. If you
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read alot, keep a magazine rack or basket next to the furniture in order to have an
easy place to throw your reading material when you’re done—rather than on the
chair.
Do not use car cleaners or baby wipes to clean up spills on the leather
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furniture. They can leave permanent stains. Do be sure, to immediately clean up
any spills with a clean, soft cloth. The faster they are cleaned up, the better
chance of reducing any stains and retaining the leather’s natural appearance.