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How can i clean a leather suite / sofa
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Hope the right place to post this ....
I've been looking online for restorer for a suite i got off Freecycle, as i want to get it back to it's original colour or as close to as possible. It says you need to use the above first as pre-treatment before using restorer. I am just wondering if it is okay to use a bog standard leather cleaner from the high street just to get off any excess dirt/grime/grease etc beforehand; or does it need to be a specific substance. I would have assumed they were just recommending this product with the restorer so you buy more from that company :cool:!GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0 -
This depends whether it is a pigment or a dye you are using.
If it is a dye you usually don't need to clean as long as the dyes are a professional strength.
If it is a pigment then you need to prep very carefully otherwise the pigment will not stick to the leather. Generally household strength leather cleaners will not be sufficient to do this.
Does the colour have a finish to put on? If not it may just be a balm but these are not usually very good for colour restoration. A picture would help and then I could assess the problem fully and give better asvice.
Hope this helps
JudybLots of knowledge about leather0 -
Thanks Judy thats very helpful.I haven't the first clue about it. So i appreciate your advice.GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0
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Please do a moisture test for me - does the leather absorb moisture or does it sit on the surface?
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JudybLots of knowledge about leather0 -
Please do a moisture test for me - does the leather absorb moisture or does it sit on the surface?
Thanks
Judyb
What should i test with to try this?GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0 -
I'd use dove soap a cloth and a little tap waterTrying to make the money last the month.0
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Just use a drop of water. Please do not use soap.
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JudybLots of knowledge about leather0 -
Ok thanks, will report back asap.GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0
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A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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Thanks Zippy, forgot all aout this and the moisture test. DD's return is eating away at my time!GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £89.90/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)Forever learning the art of frugality0
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