Leather furniture either a regular couch or recliners can often give a sense of luxury to the house. Over time it is inevitable for your leather recliner to be maintained to keep its cleanliness. Regardless of its durability, just like any other furniture or items in your house, a leather recliner, or any other leather furniture must be cleaned to maintain it aesthetically.
It is always advisable to clean the leather recliner regularly with a damp cloth to make sure it looks fresh and new within your house. Tough stains such as grease, ink, or dark spots may require more than just a damp cloth to remove the stains from your leather recliner.
Leather recliners may be luxurious and durable, but removing the stains on leather recliners is not as complicated as it may seem to be. We will help you through the steps on simple and actionable ways to clean and maintain your leather recliner.
Materials You will need
Here are the following materials you will need to clean your leather recliner:
Vacuum (with brush attachment)
Rubber Gloves
Clean Cloth
Diluted Vinegar
Baking Soda
Alcohol
Leather Conditioner
4 Steps to clean the leather recliner
- Vacuum the leather recline
- Remove stained areas
- Allow the leather to dry
- Apply Leather Conditioner to the leather recliner
#1 Vacuum the leather recliner
Before focusing your attention on the stains on the leather, the first step in cleaning out your leather recliner is to remove all the dust and dirt from the leather.
Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to clear out all of the dust and dirt from the leather recliner. After vacuuming the leather recliner, wipe it with a clean cloth.
#2: Remove stained areas.
After removing all of the dust and dirt from the leather recliner, proceed to tackle the stained areas of the leather recliner. Wear rubber gloves, and remember to never use too much liquid on the leather for every method given below.
Regular stains on the leather recliner
The best way to remove any stains on the leather recliner is to address them as soon as possible. If there are any recent stains or spillage on the leather recliner, Clean the stain as soon as possible using a clean, dry cloth to absorb it.
However, if the stain remains, use a one-to-one ratio of water and vinegar to dampen a clean cloth and blot the stained area. Dab the cloth gently on the affected area and never rub the cloth sideways to avoid spreading the stained area.
Stained with grease
Wipe away the stain using damp cotton with alcohol. Wipe away the stain and avoid applying too much liquid (alcohol) to the cotton to not over-wet the leather and stained area.
#3 Allow the Leather to dry
After addressing the leather stains, allow the leather to dry from the mixtures in the previous step. Once the leather is dry, wipe the leather recliner with a clean cloth and leave it for hours (if necessary, overnight).
#4 Apply Leather Conditioner to the leather recliner
For the final step, apply a leather conditioner to the leather recliner. Follow the instructions from your leather conditioner. Once you have applied the conditioner to your leather recliner, it should give an extra protective coating to your leather recliner and give off a shine that makes it as good as a newly purchased leather recliner.
How to maintain the cleanliness of the leather recliner
- Clean stains immediately
- Clean the leather recliner regularly
- Avoid having pets on the leather recliner
Clean stains immediately
The best way to clean your leather recliner is to address the stains immediately; A general rule for stains is that the longer it sits and dries on the leather or cloth, the harder it is to remove the stain.
Clean the leather recliner regularly
Regularly clean your leather at least once a month. Wipe the leather recliner with a clean cloth and, apply a small amount of leather recliner to maintain its subtle shiny look.
Avoid having pets on the leather recliner
We all love our furry friends; However, if we are to avoid wearing out our leather recliner, then best to keep them away from the leather recliner.
Conclusion
Cleaning the leather recliner can have its merits for your house. It can give off the luxurious piece of furniture in the house and of course, the comfort that the leather recliner has to offer.
Maintaining and cleaning your leather recliner goes a long way in having to provide you with a classic and timeless look within your house for years to come.
