Leather furniture adds style and character to any room in a home, but this natural material requires regular maintenance to keep its beauty and prolong its life. Whether you have an accident or just need regular maintenance for your upholstery, here are the dos and don'ts of cleaning your couch.
Don'ts of Leather Sofa Cleaning
- Don't use chemical cleaners. The chemicals found in furniture cleaners on sale in stores often do damage to leather, and sometimes the same goes for polishes. Cleaning products do not need heavy chemical content to get the job done. In fact, the best options on today's market are green cleaners for carpets and upholstery. When you hire a cleaner, insist on a system that does not involve harsh chemicals.
- Don't treat spills with water. Water damage is sometimes as problematic as other types of stains. When something is spilled on a leather couch or chair, don't use tap water or even filtered water to treat the stain. You might make it worse by spreading the spill.
- Don't put the sofa in the hands of anyone but the best. There are many companies in the Atlanta area that claim leather cleaning is their specialty, but only trust a professional with upholstery cleaning techniques proven to be effective and safe for your family. Otherwise, your family and pets may end up with skin irritations and allergic reactions.
Dos of Leather Sofa Ceaning
- Blot upholstery after spills. Wiping off a spill might sound like a good idea, but in many cases you will just spread the spill to other parts of the sofa. Instead of moving the stain around, use a cloth to blot the liquid. The sooner you react to a spill, the better it will be for your furniture.
- Test cleaner on a hidden part. If you plan to use a leather cleaner on your own, start by testing the solution on a small piece of the furniture no one can see. Wait until the cleaner dries — preferably, a full day — before evaluating the results. Using this technique, you will know the cleaner is bad for the material before you do any damage to the sofa.
- Insist on a "like new" appearance. Should you expect an upholstery cleaning to restore your leather sofa to a "like new" appearance? When professionals remove the soils that are dulling the natural glow of the leather, you will see it return to its original glory. You should expect your furniture to shine like new when professionals are done with it.
The ZEROREZ® system of leather sofa cleaning is the safest, most effective way to care for your furniture. Whether you need a full carpet cleaning or upholstery care, ZEROREZ® will deliver results that are safe for your family and great for your home.
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