has anyone got any ideas on how to clean my cream leather suite?

Answer 1

There is a specific method dry cleaners use to clean leather. Your best bet would be to take it to a professional cleaner. If this is not an option, buy a bottle of leather furniture cleaner. Test a small area for color-fastness and follow directions on the bottle. This is probably the best thing to do for spot-cleaning, and will restore the leather's softness.

Answer 2

You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. Maxi cleaner if it really dirty or with dye transfer which is usually the problem on a white or pale colour

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils)

BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather.

Saddle soap is too harsh to use on todays furniture.

A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will aslo destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean a whole leather sofa. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your furniture 1-2 times.

You should also follow this with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.

If the leather has dye transfer from clothing or is very very dirty you can use a stronger cleaner called maxi cleaner which will probably bring it up well but must be used with care as it is a strong product developed especially for this kind of problem.

Source(s):

www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

Answer 3

Whenever cleaning any suede or leather garments always test your chosen cleaning products and your chosen cleaning methods on a small area of your jacket that is not visible. An area of leather or suede that is not visible can usually be found inside the cuff or inside the jacket around the waistband.

By doing this, if your products or methods have any adverse effects you will not ruin your garment. There are no hard and fast rules for every type of leather or suede so a little time and common sense must be taken.

First of all it is best to treat your coat with a protective spray such as Suede and Leather Guard. This spray offers some protection to your leather garment and helps prevent the ingress of water, dirt and grime in the first place.

The Outside of your Leather Jacket
It is best to treat your coat with Leather Groom a couple of times a year or as required. On other occasions a slightly damp cloth will remove most marks or stains. Leather Groom is a conditioning foam available from our website. One tin of leather groom will condition an average size jacket three times, so as you can imagine it will last for a fairly long time. Leather groom cleans and conditions the leather to ensure that it stays soft, supple and strong in color. There is no need to apply harsh chemicals to the outside of your leather which was made so carefully using gentle tanning processes to get the desired finish in the first place.

Scuffs or Color Loss
Depending on the extent of the scuff or color loss there are a couple of options. If the garment is slightly losing its color because of its age then spending some time conditioning it with Leather Groom will help. Leather often becomes dry due to heat exposure such as central heating and this can make it seem artificially dull. A little conditioner may be all that is needed to revitalise it. If you have scuffs that are fairly minor and providing you can match the colour properly you can use a leather polish such as Tuxan renovating polish or a similar leather polish to cover the scuffs. If you have serious scuffs or damage then you should consider using a professional. They can basically do anything from replacing panels of your coat to dying the leather. However, these kind of operations are dependant on the type of materials used.

Cleaning the Lining
The lining is the another part of your leather garment that you may want to clean however often this is not required providing your garment is left to air on a regular basis and kept hanging for the majority of the time. If you do want to clean it you can clean it by hand with a sponge and a small amount of water and washing powder, being careful not to saturate your garment. Another trick for getting rid of unwanted smells like smoke etc from the lining of a garment is to lightly run a vacuum cleaner over it. There is also a wonderful product called Odoban. You can find it in most grocery stores and it will remove any unwanted scents from the lining.

Here are some links that might be of use.

http://www.classicsuites.co.uk/leather-cleaner/how-to-correctly-clean-leather.html

http://www.leatherworldtech.com/

http://www.awrust.co.uk/fuseaction-care.leather/1de4be0e.html

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I am guessing you mean suit. Well I will tell you my attitude and what I have done .First off cows get wet and don't seem to be harmed by it. if you have washed leather tennis shoes in a washing machine you will see they are not ruined. Well i have put leather in the washing machine. I just reshape it and let it air dry. I have done this with a suede coat of mine also. The thing is if your suit is cream it will be darker. Thing is if you won't wear it again without it being clean you have nothing to lose. When dry spray it with leather protection stuff kinda like scotch guard.

Answer 5

FYI for those who don't know what "suite" means...in the UK it means a set of furniture, so Michael has a cream leather sofa and chairs, or something like that.

As far as cleaning it goes, I would try the saddle soap first, or maybe the baby wipes, since Babysham says she has tried that. Otherwise, check with the store where you bought your furniture, maybe they have a special product available. Good luck!

Answer 6

NO BULL leather cleaner and treatment. Leather cleaner conditioner and treatment. It is professional grade product in 2 seperate bottles for the leather furniture owner.. We used it in our leather store. we are on our second batch. Here is a link

Or you could choose to have it cleaned .. Average cost for that is about $260

Link to No Bull Leather cleaner from advanced leather repair
http://mobileleatherservice.com/NOBULL.html

Answer 7

I used to routinely clean my leather couch with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It works wonders!

Answer 8

Baby wipes are harmless to the leather. Get a good brand though like Pampers if in UK not cheap ones, pretend it is for a real baby. You will be pleased with the result.

Answer 9

wipe over with a vinegar soaked cloth

Answer 10

Saddle soap.