How to clean a cream leather sofa-advice sought after?

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Dear All.
I have just purchased a cream leather sofa from a work colleague. However the sofa has been used somewhat and is very dirty. Have used traditional leather cleaners specifically designed for sofa's but to no avail. Could anyone shed any light and advise on what else might work to remove the dirt from the sofa.
Thanks a million!!!

Answer 1

i my self have a cream leather sofa and to keep it clean or to get any stubborn stains off i use baby wipes. they work wonders and it always looks like new. all the leather cleaner i used just feed the leather and dint tend to clean it. so try the baby wipes and kind will do.

Answer 2

Cream Leather Sofa

Answer 3

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How to clean a cream leather sofa-advice sought after?
Dear All.
I have just purchased a cream leather sofa from a work colleague. However the sofa has been used somewhat and is very dirty. Have used traditional leather cleaners specifically designed for sofa's but to no avail. Could anyone shed any light and advise on what else might work to...

Answer 4

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.

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Answer 5

Leather can and should be vacuumed routinely using the soft brush so not to scratch. This keeps the everyday dust from settling into the leather. There are many grades of leather and the grade determines how to clean it. Saddle soaps are only for unfinished leathers like baseball mitts, boots or saddles. Finished leathers require a different method. Most leather pieces sold are semi-aniline. Vacuum once a week, use a mild (natural Ph) soap and water, don't soak it. Always test your soap first on a spot out of sight. A harsh soap will remove the color. You can use a leather conditioner once a year. Do not use mink oils, or furniture polishes on or near the leathers. It will make the leather sticky. If your pieces are natural aniline, you cannot use soap, just water. If you are unsure what type of leather you have, check with the store where you purchased. Most likely it's semi-aniline.

Answer 6

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Unless the cream leather sofa has color loss (will explain at the bottem) An old cream leather piece will need a decent cleaner that is safe on the finish and some elbow grease...

Most wipe on wipe off cleaners will not get the dirt deep in the creases. Look up NO BULL LEATHER CLEANER and follow the instructions for deep soil... You can combine a very soft bristle brush (like used to brush a horse) You will basically be lathering up the cleaner, light brushing and then a dry cloth to remove the dirt... RESULTS CAN BE HUGE.

Now a little caution... If the leather is turning sort of a greyish color the finish may be starting to wear down. It is important that this not be mistaken for soil because hard rubbing on this can make the problem worse... you are welcome to send a close up picture for a free evaluation... Good Luck

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Answer 7

Someone on here recommended to me Lord Sheraton Leather wipes. I got mine from Tesco. they are about £2.50 ish and were very good.

Alternatively I saw on 'how clean is your house' they used washing up (neat) liquid but you have to clean the sofa afterwards several times with a damp cloth to get the soap out then dry the sofa with a dry cloth. I would try this method on an unseen area first though

Answer 8

If you dont get anywhere with the cleaning suggestions you get on here,try a specialist cleaner,we got a leaflet through the door yesterday for a carpet and upholstery cleaners and a leather suite was only £25 to clean,a sofa probably wouldnt cost too much.

Answer 9

Try some "Kramer's Best" Antique Improver...I used this product on a black leather sectional piece of furniture that I bought used. The leather had lost its luster. This product is simple to use and takes very little to cover a large area with a soft cloth. I had the leather furniture looking brand spanking new after using this product! You can get this product from an antique store or go on line to: www.kramerize.com to find a source supplier. Their mailing address is: P. O.Box 8715, Sugar Creek, MO 64054.

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