Taking care of your leather sofa is a vital component of being a leather furniture owner. First, your leather sofa must be of high quality, like the many you’ll find at Clearwater furniture store. This is to ensure you’re getting the maximum potential of durability and longevity. If your leather sofa is of poor quality, like bonded or faux leather, its lifespan will be significantly shorter than real leather, no matter how well you keep up with maintenance. On the other hand, if you keep up with regular maintenance on your “real leather” sofa, then you can expect it to last double the life of a fabric couch, or more!
Continue reading for natural and homemade ways to maintain the perfect condition on your leather sofa.
Best Practices for Conditioning Your Leather Sofa
Just like our skin, leather needs moisture to keep it crack-free and looking good as new. The good news is, it’s simple, quick, and easy to do. The general rule of thumb is to apply conditioner one to two times a year unless needed otherwise, like in an environment of low humidity. Fortunately, there are not only solutions you can use promptly to take care of the problem, but also natural and homemade solutions.
Before we move on to homemade conditioners, Hunker has some great conditioning best practices to keep in mind:
- A step that must not be skipped – test your leather furniture moisturizer in an inconspicuous area.
- Colored rags cause the dye to rub off on furniture – When moisturizing leather, always apply conditioner and buff the couch with a clean white rag.
- Avoid damage – keep your leather as dry as possible when using creams and liquids on it, and make sure you don’t rub too hard.
Natural Homemade Conditioner Solutions
Buying leather conditioner can get pricey after so many years, and in many cases, be full of unnatural ingredients and who knows what else. In this case, you know exactly what is going into your leather conditioner, and you know it’s all-natural. Not to mention most of these ingredients are already in our homes, so the cost is next to nothing.
Beeswax conditioner
DIY Natural’s beeswax conditioner recipe is simple and easy to follow. All you need is two-ounces of beeswax and six-ounces of cold-pressed castor oil. You will add the ingredients into a measuring cup and set in boiling water on the stove. After it melts completely, you can pull it out and let it cool away from sunlight.
They suggest when using:
- Rinse off all soap after cleaning leather with a wet rag and soapy water.
- Give the sofa 12 hours to dry before conditioning.
- Completely cover the leather with your homemade mixture and wipe off excess.
- Dry another 6 to 12 hours before normal use.
Natural baby soap conditioner
Bob Vila has another great homemade recipe you can use! It consists of mixing natural baby soap (not just any soap!) and vinegar. For families with kids in the house, this can take only a few steps to put together. You mix a tablespoon of baby soap, a few drops of vinegar, and one quart of warm water. It’s that easy!
Your natural solution is complete, so all there is left to do is dip your rag (white, remember!) in. When it’s damp (not wet), you can wipe down the surface and then let it air dry.
Get More Tips and Tricks on Leather Furniture
Our team at Florida Leather Gallery has several learned tips and tricks about leather furniture to share with you. If you’re in the area, feel free to stop by one of five of our locations for a safe one-on-one consultation of your leather needs. Otherwise, we would be more than happy to assist you over the phone or through our website. Contact our team today, and we’ll answer any questions you may have concerning our leather furniture.
