Before using any cleaning/conditioning product on leather, test it in an obscure area. Additionally, leather conditioners provide a barrier to stains and help extend the life of your leather.
Clean weekly using a damp sponge or soft, lint-free cloth.Dust often and use a vacuum cleaner crevice tool to clean seams.Such “imperfections” are your assurance that you have a true leather hide.Īlso keep in mind, grain patterns and coloring of leather will vary from hide to hide and also within the same hide, making leather all the more interesting and unique. By no means should they be considered a defect nor will they affect the durability or construction of your piece.
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Their origin might be anything from healed scars and barbed wire scratches, to skin “stretch marks” and insect bites. All leather or “genuine” leather has natural markings, including variations of shade and tone, as well as nicks, scratches and wrinkles-characteristics that distinguish it from manmade materials.Įxpect that some marks will appear on the surface of your leather. Leather isn’t perfect and that’s the beauty of it. Wool - Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. X - Do not clean with either water or solvent-based cleaner. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. WS - Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent or a mild dry cleaning solvent.
W - Clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. SW - Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent or a mild dry cleaning solvent. S - Clean only with a dry cleaning solvent. Blot again with a solution of one teaspoon mild detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar in a quart of warm water. N FBR - (Natural Fiber Rugs) Immediately blot spills to remove excess liquid with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel.