Cleaning leather sofa

sixtiesgal_2

What do you use to clean a leather sofa? I am using leather wipes at the moment but was just wondering if an all purpose cleaner would do the job and work out cheaper?

Auntie_Sceb

I tend to use a bit of multi purpose but we have an old settee so I'm not too worried. You should try an area you can't see. Alternatively baby wipes are very mild.

krlyr

We found a leather cleaner spray in Poundworld and it seems to do the job just fine - with a lovely coconut-y scent too!

judyb

You do need to be careful to use a cleaner that will not damage the finish. Baby wipes are the worst thing to use as they can strip the finsh over time. APC may be fine but you woud need to know what strength to use it at.
Generally speaking leather wipes are fine for the odd quick clean but you woud need about 50 to do a really good clean on your leather.
Leather needs a good deep clean once or twice a year depending on usage and colour - it can then be maintained in between. This will eep it in old condition and prolong its life

Hope ths helps
Judyb
Leather care consultant

Pipkin

Judy, I have an analine leather sofa from Halo, and I never clean it, because I'm scared to, I just dust it..would appreciate your advice!

Charliex

I always use a washing up bowl full of hot water and add a squirt of washing up liquid and a tablespoon of olive oil and a small splash of fabric softner. This works beautifully for my sofa, brings it up lovely and clean, but conditions the leather too. Someone may now come along and tell me it's really harmful but I've done this for years!

judyb

Pipkin wrote: »

Judy, I have an analine leather sofa from Halo, and I never clean it, because I'm scared to, I just dust it..would appreciate your advice!

It is important to do something to make your leather last. We are very familiar with Halo leather and have samples that we work with. There are now very good cleaners and protectors for Aniline leather that will surface clean and keep your leather protected from stains and spillages. These will also keep your leather in good condition.

Avoid using oils and waxes as these can cause problems with ths type of leather and they are unnecessary

Charlieex - this depends greatly on the type of leather. Generally speaking washing up liquids are bad as they contain too many salts (designed to get dishes clean) and these can damage the finish which can also make it look very clean!!
Hope this helps
Judyb

Pipkin

Thanks Judy, is it possible you could recommend a suitable cleaner? Xx

Pipkin

I found some so no worries xx

hunnisbunnis

krlyr wrote: »

We found a leather cleaner spray in Poundworld and it seems to do the job just fine - with a lovely coconut-y scent too!

this is a clean and feed spray which is great I find, astonish make it and its not tested on animals, good value too

pollypenny

All I have ever fine with my chesterfield is dust it. Bought it in 1992 and still love it, although the edge of one cushion is wearing.