Do you like the sheen and prestige that comes with owning authentic Italian leather furniture? Are you concerned about a potentially complicated maintenance schedule? You don’t have to worry because things aren’t quite as complex as they seem! In fact, Italian leather isn’t hard to maintain once you know a few tricks.
Sofa Dreams specializes in genuine European-inspired furniture that’s actually made overseas. We took a few moments to ask our specialists about their favorite tips on cleaning leather. Learn how to keep your Italian furniture looking new for years on end in your living room or parlor.
Cleaning Protected Leather
Depending on the type of leather you have, you might need to follow a different set of instructions. Check if you have a protected leather piece. If so, then your job should be really easy to do.
Materials Needed
Additional leather conditioner might be necessary if your furniture hasn’t sufficiently been treated. If that’s the case, then you need a very slight amount of the spray. Doing so shouldn’t take more than just a few sprays depending on the type of product you’ve selected. In most cases, however, you simply need a soft cloth to wipe down protected leather and eliminate humidity.
Properly protected and conditioned leather still does need moisture to prevent cracking. If you live in a desert area, then consider installing a humidifier. Of course, those who are in South Beach are usually concerned more about mildew. Other than that, however, you won’t need any materials other than the furniture itself.
Cleaning Unprotected Leather
Unprotected leather pieces are only slightly more difficult. Again, you’ll want to check humidity levels. Too much moisture will encourage the growth of mildew while too little will cause your leather to get hard and crack. Once you’ve done that, check the level of sunlight coming in through your home’s windows.
Cleaning Steps for Italian leather
Ultraviolet light can discolor leather and eventually damage it, so you’ll want to arrange your couch while cleaning it. This is a perfect time to take it out of the sun if at all possible. Use curtains to cover nearby windows to prevent UV damage.
Afterward, make sure there’s no significant level of dust or another kind of debris on the top. Unprotected couches might need a spray of leather conditioner perhaps once or twice a year. Naturally, you’ll need to use relatively even pressure across the entire length.
You may want to repeat this step every six or seven months. Such frequency depends on the condition of the leather and how often you sit in it.
Shop Our Line of Italian Leather Sofas
When you make a purchase, you’ll always want to sit in one of the gorgeous oversized leather sofas from Sofa Dreams. They require very little maintenance, even by the standards of traditionally low-maintenance leather couches. Our specialists will also match select accent chairs, coffee tables and other luxury furniture to your
Those who want even simpler designs can select various synthetic and cloth coverings. Use the contact form on our site and let us know what your preferences are. We’ll design a great living or bedroom set around them just for you.