Leather Cleaning

Routine leather cleaning and care is essential in maintaining the value and durability of your leather upholstered furniture. If your leather is looking soiled or feeling dry, we recommend our certified leather maintenance and care services. Lets make sure your furniture is cared for properly.

ReLeather uses specialized leather cleaners, conditioners, and protectors designed to extend the life of your quality leather furniture. Our leather cleaning process concentrates on the care, durability, and protection of all types of leather.

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to how to clean your leather sofa. After all, it's just a piece of furniture, right? Wrong! Your leather sofa is an investment that deserves to have a regular cleaning schedule. That's why it's always a good idea to contact a professional leather cleaner for assistance on serious damage. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to safely and effectively clean your sofa, without damaging the leather. In addition, we can also provide you with tips on how to keep your sofa looking its best. So if you're ever in doubt about how to clean your leather sofa, get a leather cleaning sofa cost quote and include photos of your sofa.

What are the benefits of certified leather cleaning?

There are many benefits to having a leather sofa cleaning service. First, it can protect your furniture from damage. Leather is a natural material that can be easily damaged by dirt, dust, and other debris. A leather sofa cleaning service will remove these contaminants from your furniture, prolonging its life. Second, a leather sofa cleaning service can also help to maintain the sofa's appearance. Over time, leather can start to look dull and worn. A leather sofa cleaning service can restore the sofa's luster, making it look renewed.

Leather upholstery comes in a wide range of leather finishes and leather grades. Identifying the kind of leather surface is required to select safe and appropriate cleaning solutions.

Deep cleaning the leather surface removes ingrained dirt and grease build up. Agitation and wiping down the upholstery loosens the dirt and grime in the pores and within the grain texture of the leather. Leather heavily soiled with dirt not only darkens the finish but also stiffens the leather surface because the pores are filled with dirt.

When it comes to leather sofa cleaning, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The best way to clean your leather sofa may vary depending on the type of leather and the condition it is in. For example, leather that is highly textured or has a lot of dirt and grime buildup may require a more vigorous cleaning method. On the other hand, leather that is delicate or has been treated with a protective coating may need a gentler approach.

We test any cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area of the leather chair or couch first to make sure they won't damage the leather because some cleaners can cause the leather to fade or discolor, so it's best to err on the side of caution. Thus, we avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that can cause damage to the leather.

5 Common Issues Cleaning Leather Sofa

Ingrained Dirt

Common dirt can be removed with a thorough agitation on the leather surface. However, ingrained soiling in the grain and pores of the leather can be harder to clean. This service may have to be accompanied by retouching and color refreshing. But no matter how bad the dirt, our team of experts can help get your leather to its former glory. Please refer to the following examples:

Body Oils

Hair and hand oils often appear on the head cushions from hand oils penetrating the leather upholstery as dark spots. Leathers with protective finishes are better suited for this type of wear because the build up stays on the surface of the leather furniture and it can easily be wiped off. Treatment can remove and prevent undue wear from .

Ink Stains

If your leather couch has been the victim of an ink stain, the type of leather will determine the best course of treatment for an ink stain. Pigmented and other protected leathers are uniform in color and can be recolored to conceal any direct ink marks. However, pure aniline and other naked leathers are more difficult to treat because the ink absorbs into the pores of the leather.

Dye Transfer

Dye transfer can be an issue with some natural naked leathers. The dye from blue jeans can transfer dye onto porous leather surfaces such as pure aniline leather. The process called dye transfer happens when a piece of clothing rubs against a sofa upholstered in natural leather. The colors in the dyes bleed from one material to another, causing a discoloration.

Pet Odors

If you're a pet owner, chances are you're all too familiar with the occasional pet odor. Pet odors can be tough to get rid of. Unfortunately, our pet urine removal treatment services are not effective treating or removing cat urine. However, a thorough cleaning and conditioning of your leather furniture set may help to reduce or eliminate most common odor sources.

Leather cleaning is only half of the treatment. Rejuvenating the supple feel means treating the dry and hard leather surface. Proper moisturizing ensures the leather is nourished with natural oils.
Application of leather lotions and oils renews the moisture and original sheen leaving the leather soft and supple to the touch.