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How can i clean a leather suite / sofa

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  • Curry_Queen
    Curry_Queen Posts: 5,589 Forumite
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    Well I never!!! You'd think after all the years I kept horses I'd have thought to use saddle soap to clean my leather sofas with wouldn't you :rolleyes: :doh: :wall:

    I've even recommended it to other people to use on leather gloves and bike seats etc too LOL! :rolleyes:

    I was struggling to find something to use (apart from buying the expensive cleaners of course) a few months back to get rid of some huge pinky orange patches on top of the back cushions (cream leather!) which had come off the cats' feet from some rather dodgy pink cat litter - and yes it also turned them pinky orange as they're white-based cats :eek: :rotfl: - so I resorted to babywipes in the end. They did the job but I've read somewhere they're not really that good for leather and can damage the surface :confused:

    I'm sure I've still got a tin of saddle soap under the sink somewhere which will come in handy as they're due for another clean again, cheers! :D
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  • chickenlady_3
    chickenlady_3 Posts: 45 Forumite
    What's the best way to clean a leather sofa? I have been wiping it with a damp cloth, but have a feeling this may cause the leather to dry out in the long run. Any tips?
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hiya :) and welcome to Money Saving.

    Near the top of the list of Old Style threads there is a post called The MEGA Index.

    In the cleaning section of that post are tips on cleaning various leather items and a small section listed under "sofa" that should help you. :)
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi chickenlady,

    Welcome to Moneysaving Old Style.

    Some other threads with useful tips that may help:

    Remove Biro mark from Cream Leather HELP!

    ruined leather suite

    Leather Cleaner

    How can I clean cream leather suite Help

    Cleaning a Leather Sofa

    cleaning leather suite

    Pink
  • kiwichick
    kiwichick Posts: 1,857 Forumite
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    Hmmmmmmmmmmm, an interesting thread this one. I too clean my leather suite(which I hate with a passion) with damp cloths. Well, baby wipes actually :o

    Will check out your links to see if I am doing more harm than good!

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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    My ex mother in law (thank god) used to use a flannel with baby oil on it. She said it would clean it, preserve the leather, soften it, stop it from cracking and make it smell nice.
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  • gkf
    gkf Posts: 404 Forumite
    I was told by the delivery man to clean it with unscented baby wipes so you are doing ok kiwichick!!
  • Quasar
    Quasar Posts: 121,720 Forumite
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    ... and to finish off, a good rub all over with saddle soap will keep the leather supple. I'm sure you all know this, but just in case, saddle soap is a grease that can be bought at the better shoe shops or cobblers.

    I use it to keep my old riding boots in good condition, and on my DocMartens. Works wonders on my leather handbags too.

    Now why don't I try it on me old skin...
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  • kiwichick
    kiwichick Posts: 1,857 Forumite
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    black-saturn wrote:
    My ex mother in law (thank god) QUOTE]


    lol, you seem quite pleased about that! :rotfl:
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    Weight today = 17st 6.5lbs
    Loss to date 32.5lbs!!!
  • beckyw_2
    beckyw_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
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    I have a dark brown leather sofa and find that olive oil does a great job! I wipe it over with a cloth soaked in olive oil and then polish off with a clean cloth.
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