Leather furniture

GENERAL TIPS FOR CARE OF LED FURNITURE

Care products should always be tested on an inconspicuous area first. Never apply cleaning agents directly to the stain, but apply them with a soft, white, clean cloth or sponge. Unsuitable products such as solvents, shoe polish or turpentine should be avoided.

Direct sunlight damages the furniture and should be avoided. Wipe leather furniture regularly with a dust cloth or clean carefully with the soft upholstery nozzle of the vacuum cleaner - test first to ensure that the nozzle does not cause any scratches. This care prevents fine dirt from settling in the leather pores. Ideally, thorough care with suitable products should be carried out every 3 to 6 months, but at least twice a year.

For special types of leather such as nappa leather, nubuck, suede or open-pored aniline leather, additional care instructions apply and must be observed.

NAPPAL LEATHER CARE

Nappa leather can be cleaned before and after the heating period with a damp cloth and a little leather cleaner or saddle soap. We then recommend rubbing the leather with leather milk or foam to maintain its suppleness. Alternatively, leather cream, grease, oil, balm or a leather sealant can also be used. Stain removers containing solvents should be avoided as they can attack, discolor and dry out the leather.

Tip

Commercially available leather milk is not the only way to care for covered nappa leather - a mixture of linseed oil and whipped egg white can also maintain elasticity.

CARE OF NUBUCK LEATHER

Nubuck leather can be protected against dirt but make sure you use suitable products. Your nubuck leather can be wiped clean as required with a little water and saddle soap, making sure that not too much moisture is applied. After the cleaning process with water and saddle soap it is advisable to lightly brush the nap with a special brush for nubuck leather in order to maintain the condition of the entire surface. You will find suitable brushes at shoe shops, for example. In cleaning nubuck leather you should avoid using any kind of cream or polish, because this will negatively affect the velvety surface of the leather.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUEDE

When it is new the roughened surface of suede releases a kind of leather dust. This is normal and is a result of the production methods involved. You can remove this dust with a special sponge or cleaning cloth, or brush it off with a leather brush. After a certain amount of time the release of these fine leather dust particles comes to an end.

CARE OF ANILINE LEATHER

In the case of aniline leather the important thing is to avoid moisture, because the leather is open grained. Any spots or stains should be removed immediately with soft, absorbent paper or fabric cloth. After that you dab the spot or stain in a circular motion using a cloth moistened with distilled water. Do not use too much pressure, because otherwise the spot or stain will be forced increasingly deeper into the material. Finally you carefully wipe the surface once more with a dry cloth.

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