i need something to protect leather sofa

bigblackdog

2 young kids and a mad black labrador + matt cream leather corner sofa = lots of cleaning .
what products to use ? atthe moment using soapy sponge and t towel to dry , after going over with upholstery tool .
any ideas on what to use? before the thing gets totally wrecked
i mean what product , mr.sheen or is there something designed to clean and protect leather that anyone knows of , ?

judyb

To a certain extent this will depend on the type of leather you have. The 2 main types are Aniline style leather (this absorbs moisture) or a Pigment Coated Leather (this does not absorb moisture).

The key to keeping leather clean and free from stains and marks is to keep them protected, particularly on a pale colours or Aniline style leathers. A good quality leather protector acts like a scotchgard and will inhibit oil and food from causing marks.
This together with regular cleaning will prolong the life of your leather then use a maintenance cleaner which will only take a few minutes to do and can be used very regularly to keep your leather clean.

The best and correct way to look after leather is:

Protect your leather from new
Maintain with a regular clean
Deep clean with a foam leather cleaner once or twice a year depending on usage, colour etc.

Foam cleaners work better than liquid cleaners as they can be left on the surface of the leather to do their job, they are also much safer to use than liquid cleaners.

Never use saddle soap on modern leather furniture, always use water based products as these will keep your leather hydrated correctly. Lexol products are for saddles also and should be avoided.
Household cleaners should be avoided as these are likely to damage the finish on the leather.

Baby wipes are one of the worst things you can use on your leather furniture as they actively break down the finish. When this happens your leather will deteriorate very quickly and be very costly to fix. We take more calls from customers who have ruined their suites in this way than any other problem.

Please note:
Leather conditioners are not protectors (even if they say they do on the bottle) and are not required for modern leathers as they simply sit on the surface and attract more dirt.
Quality leather protectors are not cheap as the technology involved to produce one that works makes them expensive but they go a long way as you do not need much product to do the job.

It is also recommended that your leather is deep cleaned or professionally cleaned once a year.

Hope this helps

roadie98

Is it worth buying a policy (5 year) for Stain and Accidential Damage Protection for leather sofas?

baby_frogmella

I've been using lazy leather (once every 2 months) for the last 3 years to protect my leather suite and it still looks as good as new. Highly recommended :T

jaks111

Hello can i ask what is the best for scratches/marks maybe from jeans etc i have a chocolate brown sofa
i was told to put brown shoe polish on it will that be ok or do they sell a scratch cream
thanks

lexuslass

jaks111 wrote: »

Hello can i ask what is the best for scratches/marks maybe from jeans etc i have a chocolate brown sofa
i was told to put brown shoe polish on it will that be ok or do they sell a scratch cream
thanks

No way!! I wouldn't use brown shoe polish!! Can you imagine someone coming to visit you in a pair of white or light coloured trousers and sitting on your sofa?? :eek:

Unfortunately, I don't have a solution for you - I'm not an expert but judyb certainly sounds like she is - if I were you, I'd wait for her to pop by this thread before you do anything with your own sofa!

I have a couple of scratches and marks on my own (including wax crayon) and am guilty of using baby wipes :eek:, so am waiting in anticipation for some good advice!!

judyb

Shoe polish should never be used as it will always come off on clothes.
For minor scuffs and scratches invest in a leather repair pen mixed to the colour of your leather this way you will always have it to hand for these minor touch ups.
Hope this helps
Judyb