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Easy Way to Clean Leather Furniture

Available in many colors, styles and textures, leather furniture adds an interesting dimension to any room. Leather furniture requires little time and effort to maintain, especially when compared to fabric upholstery. With everyday use, food and drink spills, dirt, dust and pet hair can all ruin the appearance of your leather furniture. Whether you have a leather sofa, chair or loveseat, protect your investment with regular cleaning and care. Though leather furniture offers some natural stain resistance, remember to clean up spills and messes soon after they happen to avoid any long-term damage.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 or 3 microfiber cloths
  • Vacuum
  • Bucket
  • Mild detergent
  • Towel
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Instructions

  1. Quick Cleaning

    • 1

      Wipe the leather furniture with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any loose dirt or dust.

    • 2

      Dampen a microfiber cloth with a small amount of water. Wipe any dirty spots or stains from the leather furniture.

    • 3

      Dry the leather furniture immediately with a clean microfiber cloth.

    Deep Cleaning

    • 4

      Vacuum the leather furniture with a soft brush attachment. Remove any cushions or pillows and vacuum underneath.

    • 5

      Fill a bucket with warm water and add 1 tbsp. mild detergent, such as liquid hand soap or laundry detergent. Dip a microfiber cloth in the bucket and wring it out. Wipe the leather furniture with the cloth, working on one small area at a time. Rinse the cloth as needed.

    • 6

      Dry the leather furniture immediately with a towel.

    • 7

      Apply a small amount of leather conditioner to a clean, dry cloth.

    • 8

      Wipe the leather furniture evenly with the cloth.