White leather sofa

Leather furniture looks luxurious, gives the status of prosperity and respectability to its owner, in addition, it is very comfortable, stylish, durable and elegantly looks in any environment. However, no matter how luxurious the leather-covered furniture looks, it needs to be cleaned over time, especially the white leather sofa.

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How to care for a leather sofa?

Caring for leather products should be moderate, without fanaticism, and if there are no noticeable spots on the leather surface, then there is no point in “spinning” with a damp cloth around the sofa daily. A new interior item also does not need additional processing, since in the manufacture of the upholstery material is impregnated with a special protective layer.

To properly care for luxurious furniture, you must adhere to certain rules.

The first care measures for light-skinned furniture

To know what can be done and what cannot be with any product, you need to have an idea of ​​what it is made of. If earlier, mainly cattle skin was used, then today you can buy a sofa made from the skin of some exotic animal.

Important! Do not let pets turn a leather sofa into a trainer and do morning exercises with sharpening claws on it.

We choose the means

Before you clean your white leather sofa at home, read the contents of the accompanying documentation issued to you upon purchase. So you will know what detergents are recommended by the furniture manufacturer to clean it from contamination. For example, for varnished and aniline leather, different means are used.

Important! The furniture cleaning process should be approached delicately, that is, do not use such cleaners as stain remover, detergent, various products intended for shoes, etc. It is quite enough if you wipe the furniture upholstery a couple of times a week with a soft damp flannel.

We respect the delicate handling of furniture.

Never dine on leather furniture. Keep fruit and vegetable salads, fatty dishes, wine and juices as far from interior items as possible.

First aid to the sofa in ignoring this rule:

1. If, nevertheless, liquid has spilled onto the furniture surface, immediately remove it with a soft material that has good absorbency (sponge, flannel). Perform movements solely wetting.
2. If food stains occur, moisten the contaminated area with ordinary soapy water and wipe the contaminated area with a sponge, and remove the foam with a dry woolen cloth.

Important! If you do not have time to clean up and the white leather sofa now looks like a snow leopard - covered in stains, do not rush to grab the first tool at hand. Study first what may be suitable for this purpose, otherwise the result can be very disastrous.

Regularity

Clean on time. Do not wait for the general cleaning in order to remove serious dirt. Get special leather cleansers in advance, and use them as needed.

Important! Use only special skin cleansers and those that suit your type of material.Also buy a stearin-based product and periodically grease a white leather sofa to avoid cracking the material.

Don't zealous

Remember right away how to clean a white leather sofa is not necessary:

1. Do not rub or dry the leather surface.
2. Never rub the dirt for too long.
3. Do not overdo it, as this can lead to the appearance of glossy spots.
4. Never dry furniture with a hairdryer. A damp surface should dry naturally.

Important! When using professional chemical compounds, be sure to carefully study the instructions and strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Maintain a stable room environment.

In order for leather upholstered furniture to maintain its luxurious, respectable appearance for as long as possible, follow simple care tips:

1. Do not place leather furniture near windows or radiators, as sunlight and high temperatures can cause cracks in the surface.
2. In rooms, try to maintain an average level of humidity.
3. Do not cut upholstery.
4. Once a week, clean the furniture with a vacuum cleaner, paying particular attention to the seams where dust accumulates most.

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The secrets of cleaning upholstered furniture made of genuine leather

Specialists in cleaning leather furniture from stains and dirt recommend following these recommendations if you decide to clean a light leather sofa at home:

1. Vacuum the furniture gently using a non-scratching nozzle. Use a thin nozzle to remove dust from crevices and furniture joints.
2. Wipe the surface of the interior with a soft cloth to prevent dust and dirt from entering the pores of the material.
3. Determine how dirty the upholstery is. If there are no spots, then special funds will not be needed. Just treat lightly soiled areas with soap and water (you can use liquid). Remove the applied solution immediately with a dry cloth and lightly polish the skin.
4. Treat stains or rubbed areas with special leather furniture care products. Apply the cleaner in a circular motion, starting with the least contaminated areas, ending with the most problematic areas to prevent dirt from spreading over the upholstery.
5. At the end of the cleaning process, wipe the entire sofa with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Dry the surface with a dry rag, walking along the upholstery, ventilate the room to speed up the drying process of the furniture.
7. Apply a special protective agent to the dried surface of the interior item - moisturizing conditioner.
8. Polish the sofa to shine.

Important! It is necessary to use a wax-based conditioner-humidifier regularly, but not often - once every six months is enough.

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Folk stain removal tips

If you are used to using simple tools at hand, then listen to the following tips on how to clean a leather sofa at home:

• Soap suds do a great job with most of the big impurities. Use baby or household soap for these purposes.
• Stains from felt-tip pens, wine, medicines (syrups) should be removed with a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol (but first, pat the spilled liquid with a cloth). After treatment with alcohol, wipe the surface with a stearic sponge.
• If chewing gum adheres to a leather sofa, attach an ice pack or any frozen food to it. Low temperature will turn the chewing gum into a dense material, and will allow to remove it entirely.

Important! Never remove residual chewing gum or other dirt with a knife, as this could seriously damage the product.

• Remove stains from coffee or soapy, for vinegar solution.
• If mold or fungus has appeared on the upholstery, then treat the problem area with a weak solution of vinegar (do not wet the surface much).

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How to clean a white leather sofa at home?

Light leather furniture requires not just special, but super delicate care. However, a light sofa has an important advantage over a dark one - the ability to use funds without fear to damage the color of the surface.

You can wash a leather sofa at home in white in exactly the same way as any other shade, following the above technologies. However, there are several interesting folk secrets and methods for caring for light interior items. Here are a few of them.

Recipe number 1

Mix half a cup of cow's milk and whipped egg white. Put the resulting solution on a napkin, wipe the contaminated area with the product.

Recipe number 2

Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a soft toothbrush and treat the surface with the product. Wipe the upholstery with a damp cloth, and then treat with a dry cloth.

Important! Do not use whitening toothpastes, as some of them contain small abrasive particles that can damage the upholstery.

Recipe number 3

Prepare a soap solution and add ammonia to it. Using the prepared product, remove dirt from the white sofa. Since alcohol dries the skin, after processing, be sure to soften the upholstery with glycerin or a small amount of castor oil, rub to a shine.

Recipe number 4

Cut the onion in half and wipe the contaminated surface of one of the halves. Once the vegetable is contaminated, cut off its top layer and continue to work. Your white leather sofa will be perfectly clean.

Recipe number 5

Clean stains of tea or other drink with non-concentrated vinegar. After cleaning, treat the upholstery with a special moisturizer and polish.

Recipe number 6

Heat non-fat milk (percentage of fat content - 2.5 and less). Dampen a sponge or cotton swab in milk and rub the sofa upholstery.

At the end of the procedure, wipe the furniture dry and polish it with air conditioning or regular vegetable oil, applying a few drops of oil on a cotton pad or flannel fabric.

Recipe number 7

Dissolve a tablespoon of citric acid or vinegar in 250 ml of water, soak the coffee stains and sprinkle starch on the dirt to absorb excess moisture. Remove the product with a damp cloth and rub the treated area with air conditioning.

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Useful Tips:

• If your kid left his art on a white sofa with a felt-tip pen or ink, then remove it with a nail polish remover. Act very carefully, moistening the fleece only slightly and rubbing the spots with light movements. You can also erase the ballpoint pen with a regular eraser.
• Remove the trace from the handle with tape: attach the sticky side of the tape to the dirt and gently tear it off. Remove any scotch tape with soapy water.
• If you wash or clean the sofa, do not wet it too much, as excessive waterlogging will damage the upholstery and even mold, which is very dangerous.
• If abrasions have formed on the skin, use a white shoe polish, for example, the Salamander Vettershutts.
• When scuffs and scratches appear, use a water-soluble polymer - liquid skin. It resembles gouache in composition, therefore, repair is not difficult: evenly apply the product with a thin layer on scratches and scuffs, gently pressing it with a dry sponge to give a skin relief. Allow the polymer to dry, and repeat if necessary.
• Clean old stains on the couch with aspirin diluted in a glass of water or the following mixture: salt - 1 part, soda - 1 part, water - 2 parts.

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Today, the arsenal of leather care products is very wide. There are special sprays that not only clean the surface, but also disinfect, refresh, soften and renew the skin, restoring its natural appearance. In addition, special tools will clean and preserve your furniture for a long time, they can even neutralize static electricity.If you take care of the sofa carefully, following our tips and tricks, as well as pamper it with special care products only for it, you will be comfortable and delighted for many years.