Methods for cleaning and maintaining genuine leather sofas

Genuine leather sofas are made from the hides of small animals such as cowhide, which possess natural skin pores and textures. Genuine leather sofas have a delicate feel and are quite supple, reflecting a refined lifestyle. However, genuine leather sofas also require maintenance to preserve their color and quality. So, how should you maintain and care for a genuine leather sofa?

Leather sofa maintenance

1. You can wash it with fresh milk to improve its smoothness.

2. If the leather sofa surface is heavily soiled, such as with oil stains, wine, freshly ground coffee, or other chemicals, you can use a neutral, transparent soap to make soapy water. Pour soapy water onto the soap and wipe the sofa with a towel, then rinse with cold water. Leather sofas in the living room are frequently used and therefore get dirty easily, requiring regular cleaning.

3. If the leather sofa only has light stains, you can wipe it with a damp, cold towel, and then wipe it with a dry towel.

4. To extend the lifespan of the leather sofa and prevent children from jumping and playing on it, do not touch the leather sofa immediately if you are sweaty.

5. Avoid using alcohol-based cleaners. Genuine leather sofas should be kept away from direct sunlight and damp, cold places. The materials used in the production of genuine leather sofas undergo special treatment and should not be cleaned with alcohol-based cleaners.

6. For daily maintenance of genuine leather sofas, you can simply wash them with a wrung-out pure cotton towel. Every 2-3 months, you can use a leather cleaner to clean the genuine leather sofa.

Leather sofa cleaning

1. For newly purchased leather sofas, you can wet a pure cotton towel with cold water, wring it dry, and wipe away the dust and stains on the sofa surface. Then, lightly wipe the sofa surface with a leather conditioner once or twice. This will create a protective film on the leather surface, making it easier for stains to penetrate the deep pores of the leather and facilitating future cleaning.

2. Prevent sharp objects from scratching the leather. Regardless of the brand of genuine leather sofa, you must take care to prevent sharp objects from scratching it. Once the leather sofa is scratched, even if it is repaired later, it will affect the appearance of the sofa.

3. Prevent oil stains, ballpoint pen refills, printing ink, etc., from staining the sofa. If you find dirt on the sofa, you should clean it immediately with leather cleaner. If you do not have leather cleaner, you can use a clean white towel with a small amount of alcohol to gently wipe the stain, then wipe it dry with a slightly damp cotton towel, and finally apply a protective film.

4. Prevent sunlight from shining on sofas. If the living room is frequently exposed to sunlight, rotate the sofas periodically to prevent significant color shift. In areas with high humidity, you can expose the sofas to weak natural light from 8 am to 10 am for one hour each day for seven days, about once every three months.