Tips for cleaning and maintaining leather sofas to restore their luster!

2025-10-26

As living standards gradually improve, people's quality of life is also becoming increasingly demanding. Consequently, high-end leather sofas have become a popular choice. Leather sofas are beautiful, elegant, and luxurious, and they are also very comfortable to sit on. Leather sofas are expensive purchases, so they must be properly maintained to prevent damage. Below is a detailed guide to cleaning leather sofas, teaching you how to clean and maintain them.

1. Wipe the dust off the sofa, paying particular attention to the area between the cushions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove larger dust and debris, then dampen a cotton towel with water and spin dry. Then, gently wipe, taking care not to scratch the leather. Leather sofas manufactured by manufacturers accumulate a lot of dust over time, and if you don't clean the dust promptly, it can be harmful to your health.

2. If there are stains on the leather, lightly dampen a towel and dip it in soapy water and start wiping. This is very effective for smaller, shallow stains and is much cheaper than using a professional leather cleaner. Use a mild, natural soap; too strong a soap will dry out the leather and make it hard. As the stain begins to fade, buff it with another clean, dry cloth. This will ensure the leather surface is always relatively dry.

3. To remove hard-to-remove stains, use a little whitening toothpaste. Use a children's toothbrush and wipe with a clean cloth while cleaning. Remember to wipe off any residue on the leather.

4. If there are mildew spots on the leather, spray a dilute solution of vinegar and water on it and wipe it off quickly before the leather absorbs the water. Vinegar is a mild disinfectant that can remove aflatoxin. Regardless of the brand of leather sofa, if mildew appears on the surface of the sofa, it must be cleaned immediately.

5. If the stain is severe, use a leather cleaner (available online). Regular cleaners can strip the leather of its natural oils, causing it to dry out and crack. Prepare a leather cleaning soap or a product containing natural wax, avoiding petroleum-based products. Natural waxes are stronger and more suitable for leather surfaces than oil-based products, but avoid using excessive amounts, as this may affect the leather's air circulation.

6. Ink and pen marks. Use a soft eraser to remove them. To prevent fading, apply a small amount of cold water to the stain. Living room leather sofas are frequently used and easily dirty, so they should be cleaned regularly.

7. If bubble gum is stained on the leather sofa, it is not suitable to scrape it off with your hands. Put ice cubes on it and let the bubble gum solidify. Then pick it off with a toothpick and wipe the stains on the surface with a fine linen cloth.

8. If there are coffee stains, fruit juice stains, urine stains, etc. on the leather sofa, wipe it with a dry cloth first, and then wipe it with a wet cloth. After cleaning, turn on the fan to dry the leather sofa or open the window to allow natural ventilation to allow the water vapor on the sofa to evaporate as soon as possible.