A leather chair is a piece of furniture capable of conferring elegance and luxury to environments. If we are lucky enough to have such furniture in our spaces, it will be important to make sure that the surface of the chair is always clean and tidy: for this purpose it will be necessary to periodically clean the furniture.
The ordinary cleaning of a leather chair certainly does not require particularly long and complex treatments: it will be possible to clean the leather, just like any other type of fabric. Before starting the furniture cleaning phase, it will be necessary to get the necessary tools and products.
When cleaning a leather chair, it is important to identify the type of leather used for the production of the furniture; in this regard it will be useful to consult the label on the furniture, which usually indicates the characteristics of the materials used for their production.
The label also provides useful information regarding cleaning. Alternatively, by identifying the type of chair, you can carry out a web search in order to identify its characteristics and consequently the indications for cleaning.
Search for specific information directly on the manufacturer's website. The labels affixed on the furniture, usually provide information about cleaning products that should be avoided for cleaning, as they could potentially damage the leather of the furniture. If you have not been able to identify what type of leather has been used to make your chair, keep in mind that very often these furnishings are produced with the help of finished or protected leather: to clean this type of leather, you can use small quantities of delicate bath foam, added to simple water.
The first operation to be performed to clean a leather chair will be to carefully remove the dust accumulated on the surface of the seat. Periodically removing dust from the seat, even with the use of a hoover, will help to prevent the surface from wear and tear and the appearance of marks and scratches.
Remove dust from the seat and any small recesses or cracks. Once the dust has been completely removed, proceed with a cotton or micro-fibre cloth so as not to damage the skin.
At this point you will need to proceed by preparing a cleaning solution for cleaning your leather chair. The common leather used for the production of chairs can generally be cleaned using common mild detergents.
For particularly delicate leathers, you can use a liquid bath foam: the common bath foam you use when taking a shower will do just fine, as long as it does not contain substances that are potentially aggressive for the leather of your chair.
If possible, use distilled water for cleaning, instead of ordinary tap water: the latter may contain traces of contaminants, such as chlorine, which could be potentially harmful to the skin. To create the detergent solution, mix soap and distilled water to create a foaming compound.
Once the cleaning solution has been prepared, you can proceed with the cleaning of your leather chair. Our advice is to carry out a small preventive test, using a cloth to apply the solution on a small area of the seat surface, to see whether or not the compound damages the leather in any way.
If no damage is detected, you can proceed with the application of the solution on the entire surface of the chair. Once the application is complete, use another cloth soaked with only distilled water, repeating the cleaning procedure. Finally, use a third cloth and use it to dry the surface.
Once you have finished cleaning the chair, you can move on to polishing the leather; it is always important to moisturize the leather of the furniture, to restore its natural oils. For polishing you can easily use common olive oil.
Pour a small amount of oil on a dry cloth and rub it gently on the leather of the chair until it becomes shiny. Take care not to use too much oil, as the leather may become excessively greasy; if the leather becomes too dark after polishing, it means that you have used too much oil.
For cleaning and removal of particularly stubborn stains that will affect the surface of your leather chair, if the stain is fresh, rub a dry cloth beforehand to remove the deposited grease. In this case, avoid using water, as water could penetrate deeply into the leather.
If the stain should persist in part, despite being absorbed with the dry cloth, you can sprinkle it with sodium bicarbonate. The product dust may absorb excess grease. It will be necessary to leave the bicarbonate of soda on the stain for about two hours, and then remove the product with the utmost delicacy, using a dry cloth.
If your leather chair is accidentally stained with ink, you can use denatured alcohol to remove it. Use a cotton swab and soak it lightly in the alcohol; then rub it directly onto the ink stain.
The same technique can be used to remove any traces of mould that may have formed on the skin of your chair.
Alternatively, you can use a range of alternative detergents to clean the surface of your leather chair. A solution of olive oil and vinegar is often effective for cleaning certain stains.
You will need to mix the two ingredients in equal parts and apply to the leather, using a soft cloth. Classic wet wipes for children are also a good tool for cleaning the surface of the leather. If your chair is made of particularly delicate leather and you fear that common detergents may damage it, you can use this effective solution for cleaning.
Finally, a tip for removing marker or colour stains: for this purpose you can spray common hairspray on the stained surface and then gently rub it with a cloth to remove the stain.
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And again Tavolisedie.com proposes Sedia Vaduz, with swivel seat covered in eco leather, or the very elegant Newport Armchair, perfect for offices and professional studios, with seat covered and upholstered in eco leather.
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