1/15/11

Handy Home Hints: Cleaning Leather Lounge Suite




Leather is considered a luxurious textile for furniture, so requires special cleaning. It can last a lifetime if cared for properly. While not stain-proof, leather is stain resistant, so most spills can be removed if wiped up quickly. However, leather lounges often see frequent use and dirt and grime build up over time. Follow these easy steps to keep your leather lounge chair looking fabulous:

REMOVE SURFACE SPOTS & STAINS

1. Place a small amount of gentle, moisturizing soap such as Dove on a damp cloth and bring it to a light lather

2. Rub the damp cloth on the leather without putting too much water on the leather

3. Wipe away lather with a fresh damp cloth. Don't rinse the leather in water

4. Polish leather with a dry towel


DEEPLY CLEANSE & CONDITION LOUNGE

1. Mix one part white vinegar to two parts linseed oil.

2. Dampen a lint-free cloth in the vinegar solution and apply it to the chair in a circular motion. The vinegar will cut through the grime, and the linseed oil with condition the leather so that it doesn't crack and is more stain resistant.

3. Leave the solution on the chair overnight so that it can dissolve the grime and work into the leather fibres.

4. Buff the excess vinegar solution from the chair with a clean, lint-free cloth. Make sure to remove all the excess solution so lint and dirt does not stick to it.


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