How can i clean a leather suite / sofa

pavlovs_dog

if you are using soap/ baby wipes then make sure they are pH neutral (think Dove), as these wont attack the leather like acid/alkaline ones might

Ellie2758

Navy blue. hasnt been cleaned for about 6 months or more. Can I use fairy liquid or soap flakes dissolved in warm water? Should I rinse it off afterwards? I have got some conditioning cream which I can put on after cleaning.

thanks

curly_cabbage

I have a black leather suite, which i clean with cheap facial wipe's from either Lidl or Aldi it brings it up really clean and has a good shine too and i never use polish on it. Hope this is of help.

Ellie2758

tired_mum wrote: »

hi i work for a furniture retailer and we are now advised to tell customers never use baby wipes as they can damage th coating on the leather over the years just use pure soap flakes to get the worst off

Do you have to rinse after washing though?

luvaduck_2

Thanks judyb, I have been cleaning my leather suite with luke warm water & washing up liquid - then wiping it over with a soft cloth containing body lotion found lurking in bathroom and it seems to work alright leaving the leather soft and supple. I hope I'm not inadvertently causing damage to the leather!!

taylorsmum

does anyone have any tips on how to clean a leather suite.
i have tried all the products on the market
thanx

beedeedee

I've used baby wipes for years. Never ever bought any special creams etc. Cleans and nourishes the leather beautifully.

msflowerfairy

I also use baby wipes, the value ones are the best, and i have 2 dogs that love bouncing on my sofas LOL!

doraexplorer

i have a black leather sofa its 8 years old and looks brand new. i have tryed everything on the market but i now use hot soapie water and a cloth. then i dry it with a tea towel and its comes up brilliant. i do this about once a month. baby wipes also for any spills or drops of sauce !

Quasar

doraexplorer wrote: »

i have a black leather sofa its 8 years old and looks brand new. i have tryed everything on the market but i now use hot soapie water and a cloth. then i dry it with a tea towel and its comes up brilliant. i do this about once a month. baby wipes also for any spills or drops of sauce !

I don't have leather furniture, but I do clean my handbags etc with warm soap and water, then dry it and then apply cheap moisturiser - remember that leather IS skin, albeit dead skin. Using moisturiser, or even some baby oil, will keep leather supple and looking great.