Leather sofa cleaning
The leather sofa looks stylish and modern. It fits perfectly into the interior of offices, offices and ordinary apartments, houses. Over time, upholstery that requires careful handling may lose its original beauty.
With improper care, stains appear, an unpleasant odor. There are several ways to solve this problem: buy a new sofa, use a cape, or clean furniture from dirt. How to clean a leather sofa at home, by what means so as not to spoil the furniture and give it its original appearance?
Let's take a look at some safe leather upholstery care rules that will help you cope with this task yourself.
Chemicals for cleaning leather furniture
Effective and gentle remedies for removing stains from the surface of a leather sofa are:
- conditioners with a special consistency moisturize the upholstery and protect it from drying out and aging;
- sprays with an antistatic effect, sprayed on the surface and rubbed with a soft cloth;
- cleansing liquids give a glossy and silky shine, acting delicately;
- special balms, maintain elasticity and prevent drying (it is recommended to use it 2-3 times a year);
- impregnation prevents the formation of stains;
- cream soap is intended for regular use;
- polishes give the material a shine and form a film.
Damp cleaning your sofa using chemicals is important to keep your furniture in perfect condition.
It is recommended to use products intended for the care of leather upholstery and which do not contain substances (acetone, solvent) that damage the surface. It is necessary to test the drug before use and select the appropriate one so as not to spoil the material.
Folk remedies for cleaning
You can clean a leather sofa not only with industrial means, but also with effective folk remedies that are environmentally friendly and consist of natural ingredients. You can get rid of stains with the help of improvised means, observing the proportions.
You can take care of furniture with leather upholstery with the help of many do-it-yourself mixtures, which will significantly save money. Pay attention to the recommendations of the furniture manufacturer.
Milk
The cleanser is natural milk, suitable for all leather upholstery (light and dark). For the cleaning procedure, milk (approx. 250 ml) must be warmed up. You need to soak a cotton cloth in a milk solution and wipe the leather surface.
Remove residual dirt and moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
Soap solution
Dilute liquid or household, baby soap in slightly warm water. Apply to the surface with a dampened sponge. Strong friction is undesirable so as not to damage the upholstery and the treatment area does not shine. If the dirt is heavily eaten in or cleaning has not been carried out for a long time, the solution can be left for a few minutes (5-10 minutes), wash the surface and rinse thoroughly with water.
We remove the remnants of the solution and dirt with a dry cloth. This is an excellent remedy for removing stains from coffee, various drinks on any leather furniture.
Onion
Onions are suitable for removing stubborn stains and streaks on a leather sofa. We take the onion, clean it, cut it in half and process the place of serious contamination with a cut. The dirty layer of the onion must be cut off periodically.
To eliminate odor, you can wash with soapy water and rinse with water. Wipe the finished upholstery dry with a soft cloth.
Toothpaste
The paste can be used to remove small stains on light-colored upholstery. Apply a paste to a sponge or soft brush and work on the dirty area. Remove the remnants of the product with a damp cloth and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
It is not recommended to use bleaching pastes containing abrasive substances that can damage the material.
Alcohol and vinegar
A solution of ammonia (always in the medicine cabinet) with vinegar will save furniture from odors and dirt. Before applying it, check the effect on the material in the hidden area (sometimes it changes the color of the surface).
Mix 2 parts vinegar and 1 alcohol, dilute with a little warm water, distribute the resulting solution over the leather upholstery with a sponge.
After achieving the result, remove the remaining liquid, dirt and wipe dry.
How to clean a leather sofa at home
Any dirt removed immediately from the leather cover is less harmful and easier to clean. The leather material is very porous, the micro-holes are clogged with dust, dirt, the surface is scratched and the sofa becomes faded and unattractive.
It is important to carry out regular (at least once every two weeks) maintenance of the leather sofa. Depending on how dirty the furniture is, you can use different convenient methods: vacuum cleaner, dry soft cloth, damp with cleaning agents.
Vacuuming leather upholstery is easy. The nozzle brush does not scratch the coating, removes dust from crevices, cavities between the back and the seat, around buttons for decorative trim. Removing dust from the sofa with a dry cloth, sponge is not a very effective way. The dust rises into the air and after a while will settle again. Wet cleaning is much healthier.
Upholstery made of leather is suitable for wet cleaning without special tools. It is not necessary to pour water abundantly on the sofa. Remove dust and debris with a damp cloth or sponge and thoroughly wipe the surface and hard-to-reach places. A lightly diluted lemon solution will add shine to the material.
Soak a cloth in this liquid and wipe the sofa. For softness and shine, you can use petroleum jelly (cosmetic, odorless and dyes), apply in a small amount and rub into the coating. This method protects the pores of the material from dirt and the sofa stays clean for a long time. For stubborn dirt, use industrial products or old-fashioned methods. When using chemicals, pay attention to the instructions for use.
Light
Sofas with light leather upholstery look rich, stylish, creating the perfect interior. They are susceptible to quick stains and stains, so try to avoid the frequent presence of colored and dark pillows on the sofa.
Light-colored furniture requires special, regular maintenance to maintain a presentable look. How to effectively clean a leather sofa from dirt at home and maintain an attractive appearance? This question arises for many lovers of light-colored furniture.
In addition to chemicals from the store, the most simple and no less effective are folk mixtures for removing various stains from white furniture.
- Wipe off traces of a pen, felt-tip pen, wine stains, fat, rubbing alcohol, citric acid dissolved in water (1 tablespoon per 200 ml of water), heated natural milk, toothpaste will help.
- Traces of blood are washed off with a solution of water and an aspirin tablet.
Milky color
A sofa with a milky shade of upholstery requires careful and careful handling. When carrying out wet cleaning of the leather, furniture should not be heavily moistened in order to avoid fungus in places of difficult drying. Over time, even with careful use of furniture, scratches and cracks may form.
To eliminate them, use sprays, wet wipes that contain silicone or wax. You can get rid of stains from brilliant green, accidentally found on furniture when treating wounds, using ammonia, peroxide, soda solution.
Salicylic alcohol will cope with complex dirt. A regular onion will help deal with dried out stains. Clean jeans stains with soapy water or dish detergent.
How to care for a leather sofa
If you decide to purchase a leather sofa, it is important to adhere to simple rules for caring for it.
Appearance, condition, service life depend on the following conditions:
- Furniture with leather upholstery should be installed away from radiators, fireplaces and other appliances that generate increased heat. The skin will dry out and may crack.
- Direct rays of the sun (ultraviolet light) are harmful to furniture. Upholstery fades with white stripes.
- Use the sofa for relaxation, not for eating. You can accidentally break through the soft material with a dropped fork or knife, or spill various drinks on it. You can wash it yourself, but to eliminate the damage you need the help of a specialist, which entails additional costs.
- It is necessary to remove stains, dirt immediately before liquid or grease is absorbed into the material.
- Periodic use of protective equipment will relieve you of abrasions, increase the elasticity of the upholstery material.
Use flannel, microfiber, foam sponges, soft bristle brushes to clean leather surfaces. The above information will help lovers of leather sofas to keep their furniture in perfect order without much effort.
If you find it difficult to cope with old dirt or your attempts have ended in failure, order a dry cleaning service at home, and the specialists will solve the problem.
Video: how to clean a light leather sofa
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