How to make your leather furniture last

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Leather furniture is classy, comfortable, and never goes out of style, making it one of the most popular choices when it comes to indoor furniture. However, leather is also very expensive, thus learning how to take care of your leather furniture properly might be a worthwhile investment of your time and money.This idea guide is here to offer you a few tips on how to make your leather furniture last longer and also urges you to take the appropriate measures to extend the life of your leather furniture. 

We hope you will find some good tips here on how to take care of your leather furniture properly. Let's check out some of these ideas and gather the motivation and knowledge we need to maintain our precious leather furniture. 

Track the humidity level

Generally, high levels of humidity can ruin your leather furniture. This is because moisture is easily penetrated into leather, and this can cause mold to grow. So, first of all you need to keep track of the humidity level in the room by hanging a hygrometer on the wall. When the humidity level reaches above 55%, you should increase the air flow in the room by opening up the windows, using an air conditioner, or a dehumidifier. 

The beautiful piece of leather furniture pictured here is designed by Luxury Stone, interior architects based in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Dry clean

Use the driest method possible to clean your leather furniture. You can use a vacuum or a soft, dry cloth to the job. For best results, dry cleaning should be done weekly.

To remove light stains, use a slightly damp cloth, but never use any chemicals as they can cause discoloration to your leather furniture. Last but not least, keep in mind that leather is extremely sensitive to moisture. 

Use a light leather conditioner

At least once or twice a year, you should use a light leather conditioner to clean and condition your leather furniture. However, make sure that the leather conditioner contains no wax, silicone, or alcohol. The leather conditioner will help to restore the leather's natural oils which keep it soft and supple, resulting in a longer life for your leather furniture.

Firstly, use a soft, damp cloth with a few drops of conditioner to gently wipe down the surface of your leather furniture. Next wipe off or rinse with another damp cloth. 

Avoid direct sunlight

Avoid placing your leather furniture under direct sunlight as direct heat penetration can permanently damage the leather by causing the furniture to fade and dry out, resulting in unsightly blemishes such as spots and cracks. Instead, try to place leather furniture near the center of the living room or along walls. Avoid placing leather furniture near windows, glass sliding doors, or skylights. 

Cover your leather furniture

Cover your leather furniture by using decorative blankets to protect the leather from dirt, moisture, and other elements. You can cover it just partially, or perhaps only cover it when you know you will be having lots of guests over or the chances of spillage are high. 

Browse through chairs and benches here on homify for more ideas and inspiration. 

Implement preventive measures

Last but not least, implement preventive measures to keep corrosive substances such as chlorine, bleach, and hair products from coming in direct contact with your leather furniture. When sitting on your furniture, make sure you do not sit directly on the arms or on the back as this can damage the structure of the furniture. Also be careful when moving your leather furniture around, pushing or pulling it can damage the upholstery. 

We hope you have found some good tips here to help you maintain your leather furniture. For more inspiration and ideas, have a look at creating the best rustic style house

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