How to Take Care of Leather Sofas

General Cleaning

• 1

  Dust your leather sofa with a dry, soft cotton cloth every few days to get rid of dust and crumbs. Never use an abrasive cloth or brush on leather.

• 2

  Deep clean your leather sofa every few weeks to get rid of dirt and grime. Rub a little soap into the leather with a damp, soft rag. Do not use a soaking wet rag, as this will leave a water mark. Wipe the leather dry with a clean cloth.

• 3

  Apply a deep conditioning formula specially formulated for finished leather. Follow the manufacturer's directions.

Removing Specific Stains

• 4

  Spray an ink stain with hairspray and wipe it clean.

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  Blot a grease mark gently with a clean cloth. Sprinkle talcum powder on top of the mark and leave it for a few hours before wiping it off.

• 6

  Wipe blood stains with a damp, soft rag and leave the leather to dry naturally. The same method can be used for stains from pet urine.