If you have any leather furniture, the first thing to note is that you are dealing with a very specific type of material. The first thing to do is check the care tag – it should come with a clear little tag that tells you what you can and cannot clean this particular kind of leather with. For example, below, we suggest that you use soap to clean the leather: you might find you need to use a specific kind of leather soap. If you are unsure, buying the good stuff is better than taking the risk!

Either way, the easiest way to give a leather sofa a nice clean and lift those mild stains is to make up a mixture of soapy, warm water. Then, take a clean washcloth and dampen it in the mixture. Now, start to wipe away the stains. Avoid being too rough, as you run the risk of cracking the leather or causing needless damage. If you use the right kind of soap – ‘saddle soap’ as it is known – you should see a big difference in cleanliness.

Once you are done, make sure you give the leather sofa a good clean down. Avoid leaving any wet spots, as this encourages cracking. Generally, though, a clean washcloth in some warm soapy water is enough to get rid of generic and typical stains on leather.

This can be extremely effective at getting the leather upholstery cleaned. For more specific stains and more general cleaning, though, consider hiring the pros. For general and typical care, though, the above should be enough. 

Need a hand keeping that leather suite in good condition in Coulsdon and surrounding areas? The Carpet Cleaning Pros can give you the help that you need. We specialise in both carpet and upholstery cleaning. Let us know what kind of leather upholstery you need help with, and we guarantee that we can find a useful solution to get it looking as good as new once again!