subject: How To Maintain the Quality of your Leather Sectional Sofas [print this page] How To Maintain the Quality of your Leather Sectional Sofas
Genuine or top-grain leather sectional sofas are very expensive. So it is important that we should care for them like a mother to his baby. But how?
All furniture that might come in different sizes and color will fade or age sooner or later. That is why it is of great consequence to know the should and should not's when in comes to caring for our furnishings, as well as knowing the right way to clean them. Most importantly our leathers, i.e. leather seating, shoes and bags, for even if they are known long-lasting material they are also susceptible to wear and tear. First of all, our number one enemy here is the natural agents-the sun. Place or keep your leather sofas away from the window in order to avoid direct sunlight that will certainly cause damage to the leather skin. If prolonged sun exposure happens, the leather skin will expand and become thinner, making it sensitive to any scratches and blemishes.
Direct sunlight will also fade the color of your leather skin. On the other hand, we realize that it is always by the window that we tend to place our settee. We can still place them there, if there in no other place to put them. But see to it that you have thick curtains. Getting top-grain leather sectional sofas in the house means uttermost precaution and attention, it means no pets should be present. Fish, birds, turtles-these pets are ok for they stay inside their own houses, but cats and dogs since they can roam freely can easily scratch your priceless leather skin when they feel like it. And when that happens Young kids are also difficult to control, especially when they are around furniture. Make sure to keep your child at bay in order to prevent scratches or stains everytime they have their playtime activities.
In terms of cleaning your leather sofa, ask your retailer what are the safest yet most efficient ways. We take the genuine top-grains as an example here. Top grains are the most high-priced leather in the market. They are made from the outer hide of an animal skin, which is the strongest that you can find anywhere. Usually the color is what we want to preserve, top grains for that matter have this charming unevenness that makes the leather rare and different. Through time, the uneven color will fade prettily and evenly. This is what amazes collectors and owners of leather seats, for they are majestic.
Basically, what we all need to use for cleaning is a damp cloth. We have to avoid liquids soaking up the leather skin. Right after wiping them clean, let them dry in a natural way. Never use a drier or a hair blower for that matter since the heat can damage the surface. In terms of dusts, frequently vacuum the surface to keep away from dust accumulation. Regularly plump, flip and turn the upholstered furniture over to have an even effect of wear and tear. We also could not avoid bodily liquid like perspiration to get into the leather sectional sofas. For this, drape around an antimacassars upon the seats. Aside from making your leather seat look enchanting, it will keep them smelling clean.
Now that you have the idea how to properly care for them, always keep these in mind. And enjoy your deluxe rest in your leather sofa!
