How to Clean Leather

Facts About Leather

Thanks for visiting our website. We will show you how to clean Leather stains or spots with our proven leather cleaning tips.

Leather has been used as a durable material since man's primitive stages. In fact it is one of the oldest materials known to man. It stands the test of time because it is the strongest natural upholstery material known in the world. Vinyl and fabric are two materials that can be punctured easily, unlike leather which is hard to cut through. It is hard to melt and is fire resistant. If you use the pleather or imitation leather, you will notice that it gets clammy and cold during winter months, and hot and sweaty during the warm season. You will not find this with real leather, because it is a natural material. This gives it the ability to breathe, making it comfortable all year. 

It has a certain charm to it that other fabrics do not have. It is synonymous with high class and the life of luxury. It stands the test of time better than any other upholstery and is getting better every year, as manufacturers are finding ways to make it better.  

Easy Leather Care

Because it is a naturally made product it is easy to care for leather. During normal use, you can get by with using a washcloth to wipe it down every once in a while. However, you will sometimes have an accident where you spill something and leave a spot on your fabric. These leather cleaning tips and remedies will help to remove the spot before it becomes a stain.

Leather Stain Removal Tips

• Spills & Spots - Remove all excess liquid immediately by blotting the spill with a clean sponge or wash cloth. Warm water can be used if necessary. Dry with a rag and hang up to dry.
• Stubborn Spots and Stains: Lukewarm water combined with ivory soap will act as a mild solution to clean frustrating stains and spots. Use a brillo pad or sponge and wash with a circular motion. Wipe clean with a damp rag and allow to air dry. Test this method on a hard to see area to make sure that it does not fade the leather.
• Butter, Oil, or Grease: Remove the grease, oil or butter with a dry rag. You should not use water to clean the area. The spot will slowly dissipate into the fabric shortly.

Never Use...

• Abrasive cleaners, ammonia water, furniture polish, soap, varnish and saddle soap should never be used to clean leather. These products are harmful to the surface, and could cause permanent damage. Your leather products will be permanently preserved while being tanned at the manufacturers facility. You will not have to maintain it besides regular cleaning methods above.

Leather does a good job to repel most liquids that it comes in contact with. If you allow a liquid to stand over the spot for a prolonged period of time, it will eventually absorb into the material. It is always best to clean the spills up right away. Eventually the liquid will dissipate while being absorbed into the leather. It will actually resemble human skin in that it absorbs stains and eventually diffuses them.

Notice: The preceding remedies are in accordance with general cleaning industry procedures. We cannot guarantee favorable results, and we assume no liability in connection with their use.