Essential maintenance tips for genuine leather sofas

Many people choose leather sofas because they think they are easy to clean and wash, and then neglect to maintain them in daily life, resulting in a shorter lifespan. So, how should leather sofas be cleaned and cared for properly? Let's take a look.

1. When you buy a new leather sofa, first use a clean, thin cloth to wipe away the dust on the surface of the sofa. Do not wash or clean it with tap water.

2. Apply a high-quality leather simulation oil or leather protective film to the surface of the leather sofa. The benefits of doing this include: it prevents the sofa from becoming difficult to clean with any cleaning solution, makes it harder for children to draw on the surface, and also prevents mold growth. If the leather sofa manufacturer uses full-grain cowhide, applying leather simulation oil to the surface will be very beneficial in the long run.

3. Leather sofas generally need maintenance every 1-6 months. When the leather sofa is dry, if wrinkles appear on the surface, it must be maintained, otherwise it will crack and be damaged.

4. Ensure proper ventilation in your home: Excessive dryness or damp cold will accelerate the aging of leather sofas. Secondly, avoid placing leather sofas in areas exposed to direct sunlight or where air conditioning blows directly into them, as this will cause the leather to harden and fade. If your living room frequently receives sunlight, consider rotating the position of the leather sofa periodically to prevent significant color shifts. In areas with high humidity, you can expose the sofa to weak sunlight between 8 and 10 am for about an hour.

5. Scratch prevention: Since leather sofas are very easily scratched, tools such as CNC blades and needles should be kept away from leather sofas to prevent scratches.

6. Maintain sofa stability: To prevent the sofa from deforming and extend its lifespan, children should be prevented from jumping and playing on it, as this can easily damage the internal structure. Also, avoid sweat dripping onto the sofa, as sweat has a slight corrosive effect on leather sofas and will cause some damage over time. Additionally, avoid placing other objects irregularly on the sofa, as this can damage the sofa's structure and cause serious deformation.