Buying leather furniture for the living room or bedroom is a wonderful way to add a touch of elegance and comfort to your interior space. but leather requires special care to maintain its unique beauty for years to come. so before you start shopping for a gorgeous chair and ottoman that perfectly matches your Hooker Furniture set, take a look at the following tips on how to care for leather:
- Keep this material out of direct sunlight to avoid fading, excessive dryness, and cracking.
- Once your new chair or sofa is placed to your liking, be proactive about preserving the piece by treating it with a leather protector.
- Never use soap or detergent to clean leather furniture since even the mildest products will cause damage over time.
- While oil-based cleaners might sound like a good idea, they can stain your leather furniture and alter the color.
- For light cleaning, simply wipe with a soft cloth to remove dust, dirt, pet hair, crumbs, and other debris. you may also use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment for this task.
- Soak up or blot liquid spills as soon as possible to prevent stains from setting in.
- For greasy spills, first sprinkle the affected area with cornstarch or talcum powder, and then wipe away with a clean, dry cloth.
Now that you know how to protect, preserve, and care for leather furniture, head over to homelivingfurniture.com to browse for pieces that match your decor. While you're there, be sure to shop our ashley furniture clearance pages for amazing deals on leather chairs and ottomans that will allow you to furnish your home for less.
