Handbook

Leather Furniture Care Guide
The characteristics of leather
Leather only gets better with age. Because it is a natural product, it will develop patina over
time. These are the marks, creases, and aging that add character and personality to the
material. While leather is highly durable, you can ensure your leather furniture ages gracefully
with proper protection, care, and cleaning. This means you can cherish your furniture for years
to come.
How to care for your leather furniture
Protection
- Sunlight fades and dries out leather. Position your leather furniture away from
direct sunlight. If this is not possible, ensure you have blinds to protect your
furniture on hot and sunny days.
- Do not place your furniture near a heat source as this can cause cracking and
premature ageing.
- Leather dryness can be prevented by using a humidifier when the climate is dry.
You can also use a leather conditioner to keep it supple.
General Care and Tips
- Lightly dust your leather furniture on a regular basis.
- Avoid sitting on the arms, back, or at the very edge of your leather furniture as
this may cause distortion and/or damage.
- Be careful with clothing with transferable dyes, such as blue jeans, especially
with light-coloured leather furniture.
Cleaning
- When using cleaning products, check that it is specially designed for leather.
Cleaning products formulated for general use may cause damage. DO NOT USE
CHEMICALS, SADDLE SOAP, CLEANING SOLVENTS, FURNITURE POLISH,
OILS, VARNISH, ABRASIVE CLEANERS, SOAP, OR AMMONIA WATER.
- How to remove spots and stains:
1. Immediately absorb excess liquid by gently blotting with a clean, white
100% cotton cloth, or sponge.
2. If necessary, you can use clean, lukewarm water and let the surface dry
naturally. Do not speed up drying with a hair dryer, etc as this may
overdry the leather.
3. If water is used, clean the entire area eg. track arm, seat cushion, etc.
Do not rub.
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