Professional Cleaners’ summary of how to take care of leather furniture correctly

You look after your excellent leather chair a lot, however like the rest of your furniture, it requires regular cleaning and treatment to keep its sparkle. You have to be very careful, because leather is a fragile material that requires a very special maintenance. Here is everything you wanted to know about leather chair cleaning. Being a very fragile material, it is essential to be vigilant in cleaning and maintaining leather products. You should know that it would last much longer if you clean and maintain it regularly. It retains its new appearance for longer. If not cleaned, leather loses its shine, becomes dehydrated and looks dried out. It is therefore an essential step to preserve it for as long as possible. Please note, it should not be cleaned with any product. If you need to remove stains, it will have to be done professionally to avoid any unpleasant surprises. It is also necessary to be vigilant about seams that are likely to be damaged quickly.      Routine maintenance and hydration of leather Moisturizing milk or make-up remover are recommended products for leather. How to use these cleansers? Start by dusting the chair with a damp cloth. Never use anti-dust spray on leather. The slightly damp chamois leather is also a good accessory to dust it off effectively. Then, you have to soak a cotton ball with cleansing milk and gently pass it over the entire surface of the chair. Moisturizing milk not only removes dirt, but also nourishes and softens leather. If you have a relax type chair, do not forget to unfold the footrests to carry out this maintenance. How to clean your chair when the leather is very dirty? Unmaintained leather gets dirty over the years. Remember to protect the surrounding furniture while you carry out this cleaning. You have several methods after having dusted it, of course. Option #1: gently rub the chair with a washcloth on which you have placed a little water and soap. Option #2: use a soft sponge soaked in water and a white clay stone. Please note, this method does not work on leather if it is too thin and too fragile. It is perfect for stubborn stains. Option #3: soak a soft cloth in equal water and vinegar parts or add a few drops of vinegar to your cleansing milk. Option #4: try saddle cleaner, it usually works when other methods don’t. Option #5: put a little oil-limestone liniment on a cotton ball, you must apply a small amount, because it is a very greasy product. It is perfect when your leather is very dry and dirty. Option #6: vegetable glycerin can repair the leather and restore its shine. You have to put it on a cotton ball and pass it over the entire surface. Our advice: never rub the leather, it is a fragile material that you risk damaging if you do not adopt appropriate treatments. Dab clean. An effective trick for cleaning leather

• Whisk an egg white and add hot sour beer, but not too much. With this mixture, you can easily clean your smooth leather chair.
• Pour beer into an open container and put it for several days near a heat source. You can then use it to clean the leather.

   A few tips to protect your leather chair Clean the stain quickly. If you notice a stain, remove it as soon as possible. The faster you act, the more easily it disappears, especially when the leather is smooth and the stain is greasy. In this case, a damp cloth or a slightly damp chamois leather is largely sufficient. Do not use chemicals: try all methods before using any chemical. Greasy stains get removed with a solvent-based product. However, you should know that colored leather does not always support it. It is therefore necessary to carry out a test on a hidden part beforehand.