Leather

The natural characteristics of quality leather

Leather is a natural product. It breathes, is warm and has individual characteristics, which make each hide unique. Leather will always display traces of its origin such as brands, scars, creases and growth. These hallmarks add character to the suite and do not affect the wearing qualities of the product. Leather is highly resilient and durable and over time, develops a patina that increasingly enhances its appeal.

Leather Furniture

Leather needs very little special care but to get the most out of your investment, you should follow the general guidelines below:

Always protect your suite from direct sunlight, as this will otherwise accelerate the natural ongoing discoloration process.

On pigmented leather, dust should be removed by vacuuming and wiping with a slightly damp cloth, using a solution of warm water and mild soap on a regular basis. Suede, nubuck and aniline leathers require particular care, as they lack a protective coating. Use products specifically designed for these types of finish and follow instructions carefully. Always test any cleaning process on an unseen area.

Never place leather furniture against any heating source such as a radiator.

To remove spillage's do not rub into the leather as this will cause staining.

Liquids should be quickly raised from the leather by using the edge of absorbent paper towels and then dabbing the area lightly with clean towels.

Seat, arm and back cushions should, where possible, be regularly plumbed up to maintain the shape of your suite.

Try to avoid sitting on the edges of cushions or arms, as this may cause uneven wear and distortion of the padding and leather.

Where zips are used these should not be required to be unfastened, as they are there for ease of manufacture.

Certain non-colourfast clothing such as denim can stain light coloured leather if it comes into regular contact.

Sharp objects may scratch the surface.

If you need any additional help or advice, feel free to call in or telephone us and speak to one of our advisers. Further information about leather-care can also be found on www.all-about-leather.co.uk.

Take good care!

Upholstery

Upholstered furniture gets just as dusty and dirty as cabinet furniture - the difference is you can’t always see it. Upholstery should be viewed in a similar way to clothing, i.e it needs regular cleaning ideally by a reputable cleaning company.

Upholstery

Try to keep pets off the upholstery and be careful of sharp objects such as belt buckles, toys and watch straps snagging the fabric. If snags do occur, carefully cut off the loose ends with scissors or tuck back in - do not pull them under any circumstances.

Discourage lively children from using your new suite as a climbing frame if you want to prolong.

Use protective arm caps where possible as this is the area most likely to show wear.

Reversible seat and back cushions should be turned weekly and plumped up to maintain their shape.

Upholstery can be lightly vacuumed or gently brushed to remove dust, but take car if vacuuming delicate fringe and braid details.

Sitting on the front edges of cushions or on the arms of furniture may cause distortion or damage.

Wood or decorative facings require minimal maintenance, and should be occasionally wiped with a damp cloth to remove dust. Do not use spray polishes or solvent cleaners, as these can have a damaging effect on both the facings and adjoining fabric.

Fringes and ruching should be treated with care, especially when vacuuming.

Stop spills becoming stains

Do not use detergents.

Do not try to wash or rub minor spills.

To avoid damaging your upholstery, if you spill something on it, simply act quickly and mop up excess liquid with a clean white cloth.

Cleaning

Always follow your manufacturer’s cleaning and care label instructions.

Clean your upholstery at least once a year before soiling becomes ingrained.

Clean all parts of a suite together, as slight colour changes can sometimes occur.