Leather Upholstery Cleaning Tips for Your Favorite Leather Furniture

can last for a long time provided that careful attention is paid to maintaining and cleaning leather furniture. Just as it is a "don't" for leather furniture to be placed in direct sunlight, there are certain do's and don'ts for cleaning leather furniture.

Don'ts for Cleaning Leather Furniture

1. Don't use tap water when cleaning leather furniture. The chemicals (such as chlorine) may discolor leather. Use distilled water to clean leather furniture for better results.

2. Don't use oils such as mink oil or lemon oil, furniture policy or any product containing wax or silicone (i.e. car wax) as these will make leather furniture sticky and cause damage to the leather.

3. Don't use baby wipes to clean leather furniture. The alkaline in baby wipes (and other alkaline products) can damage the leather.

4. Don't use harsh chemicals or products that contain them such as varnish, ammonia-based cleaners or bleach to clean leather furniture. They will discolor the leather and cause serious damage.

Do's for Cleaning Leather Furniture

1. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning leather furniture. If you do not have an owner's manual, contact the store where you purchased the furniture or the manufacturer for instructions for cleaning your leather furniture.

2. Purchase a high quality leather furniture protectant and use this to help prevent damage, wear and tear to leather furniture.

3. Immediately wipe up any spills on leather furniture to keep them from soaking into the leather.

4. To keep leather looking great and in good condition, mix 1 part white vinegar with 2 parts linseed oil and apply to leather furniture with a clean white cloth. Work in small sections, applying mixture in a circular motion and buffing after ten minutes.

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