Leather is a fabric that is usually used to make bags, shoes and even furniture due to its versatile and durable characteristic. Leather furniture must be always clean to preserve its beauty. Leather is not difficult to clean but there are some things that must be observed while cleaning. Removing stains from the leather needs to follow different procedures depending on what caused the stain.
It is necessary to keep your leather furniture always clean hence, it is necessary to remove perspiration and oils left on its surface to keep its luster. In the following paragraphs you will find the ways on clean your leather.
For keeping your leather furniture clean, use vinegar and linseed oil in cleaning it. Simply mix two parts of food grade linseed oil to one part vinegar then apply it on your leather furniture with soft cloth. Use circular motion while applying the mixture on the furniture. Wipe the furniture with clean dry soft cloth after ten minutes.
Never allow ink stains to dry up on your furniture for it will be difficult to remove and it can also dye your furniture. Once your furniture is stained with ink, clean it right away. New stains of ink on leather can be removed using cotton wet by alcohol. Rub it on the stained area and dry your furniture using a blow dryer that is set in minimum.
Grease can form and accumulate in your leather furniture if oily food or products are spilled on it. In cleaning your furniture, look for grease stains and sprinkle talcum powder over it so that the grease will be absorbed. After few minutes, wipe the powder from the furniture. Remember to avoid using water in removing grease stain on the leather.
Hopefully you learned some techniques in cleaning your leather furniture. Just remember to avoid exposing or placing your furniture under the direct light of the sun or other source of heat for this can cause damage on your furniture.