How to care for leather furniture the right way

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Leather furniture give a luxurious appeal to any space.  Whether in a house, in an office, or commercial area, leather instantly elevates interiors.  Leather is a low-maintenance, highly durable surface for furnishings, and keeping it clean is not that hard if you follow correct maintenance requirements.  Here are some examples.

Identify what kind of leather you have.  In order to care for your sofa, ottoman, or chair, you must distinguish the kind of leather from which it is made.  Check the label or ask your furniture dealer if what you have is made from protected or unprotected leather.

Regularly wipe leather with clean, dry cloth.   Make sure to include the task of wiping your leather furniture each time you clean the house.  A microfiber cloth will work best as it prevents dust build-up.  For stubborn, thicker dust, lightly damp the cloth with clean, distilled water.  Never use brushes with abrasive tips as it will destroy the leather surface.

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Use a vacuum cleaner for surfaces and folds that are tough to reach.   Dirt and debris could build up or get stuck in the crevices, and using a vacuum is the most effective way to get rid of them.  Run the vacuum brush on the entire surface and in and under the cushions.

Immediately clean spills using a cloth.   Spills can seriously damage leather, especially if the liquid contains a lot of sugar.  To prevent the leather surface from deteriorating, clean the spill immediately using a clean cloth that dampened with clean water.

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