Leather Cleaning

• Pre-inspection, investigation
• Application of high-pressure steam;
• Application of high quality leather furniture cleaners
• Application of leather furniture conditioners

Sofa Cleaners® specialists begin our professional cleaning service with a thorough examination of your leather furniture piece, identifying the particular variety of leather covering your furniture and checking for specific stains or problem areas to determine the appropriate necessary cleaning method.

When used for upholstery, leather comes in two forms, smooth finished leather and unfinished leather, such as suede. Finished leather contains a type of protective coating while unfinished leather does not. Both varieties require different methods of cleaning and conditioning, and using the wrong cleaning product for the type of leather furniture you have can result in permanent damage. Blending fabric consists of either poly and cotton or pure cotton. Natural fabric cannot withstand the harshness of artificial detergents and chemicals.

Our cleaning service removes all tough stains and other messes from your leather furniture

To schedule your appointment or obtain a free estimate, call 1300 558 509 or use our quick online enquiry form

Servicing all suburbs

When you purchase a leather article, you want to prolong its life as long as possible and keep it looking good. It is a major investment, and as such, requires your periodic attention.

Most people have little idea of how to care for leather. Even worse, most individuals are apprehensive about doing anything to leather for the fear of doing something that will cause damage or ruin their leather.

When working with leather we use only gentle cleaning and moisture soaps for complete moisture and a great shine. These soaps wash away all problem areas without dehydrating the leather.

Our soaps feature non-toxic chemicals that will not harm your leather, family or the environment, leaving you with a pure, natural and long lasting clean.

The British Standards Institute defines leather as follows: "Hide or skin with its original fibrous structure more or less intact and tanned. The hair or wool may, or may not, have been removed. Leather is also made from a hide or skin that has been split into layers or segmented either before or after tanning."

The amount of surface coating applied to the leather influences whether or not the item can be described as 'genuine' leather. "If the leather has a surface coating, the mean thickness of this surface layer, however applied, has to be 0.15mm or less."

In a nutshell, there are three basic types of genuine leather:

• Full grain: The full hide of the animal has been used with minimal interference. It's the most durable kind of leather but also the rarest and usually the most expensive.
• Top grain: Top grain leather is the uppermost layer of the animal hide which has been buffed and polished.
• Split: Split leather is taken from the bottom of the hide; it's fairly fragile but it is the cheapest type of leather available.

Corrected-grain is another common description, referring to any of the above leather that has had an artificial grain applied to its surface. Any imperfections are corrected or sanded off, and an artificial grain embossed into the surface and dressed with stain or dyes.

While shopping for a leather couch, you will likely see the words 'cow hide leather', 'genuine leather', '100% leather' or made-up names like 'Lucia leather' or even 'bonded leather' instead.

None of these names really give any indication of what kind of leather has been used or if indeed it's leather at all. Bonded leather (despite the name) has more in common with synthetics and is technically not considered leather at all.

Other pieces of 'leather' furniture may have the 'contact areas' (such as the seats, arm rests, vertical seat backs and rolls) upholstered in leather, but the 'non-contact areas' (such as the outside arms and back) upholstered in a leather-like synthetic material.

When your leather piece needs refreshing, call the expert leather cleaning team at Sofa Cleaners®!

Call 1300 558 509 or use our quick online enquiry form

Servicing all suburbs

Leather is one of the most durable and adhering upholstery materials, and when maintained correctly and consistently requires a minimal amount of professional maintenance in order to last you decades.

Monthly cleaning will help ensure your leather furniture stays looking new. You should never use furniture polish, window cleaner, rough cloth, paper towels or any other material that may scratch the surface of the leather or clog the pores with lint. Always allow the leather to naturally air dry completely.

Immediately blot liquid spills with a dry cloth then wipe the leather furniture with a lightly dampened cloth to remove any residue of the spill. Blot away the excess water with a dry cloth and allow the leather to finish drying naturally. The exception to this method is, of course, a water spill. In this case, simply blot away the water with a soft, dry cloth and allow to air dry as you normally would. For food spills, especially oily foods, be sure to remove all food debris then wash the leather furniture with a dampened cotton cloth and a small amount of mild facial or dish soap. Wipe away excess soap with a dampened cloth and allow to air dry.

• Nourish and Condition Leather Furniture
• Dust and Vacuum Leather Furniture
• Blot up spills ASAP without excessive rubbing
• Always treat with dedicated leather care products from day 1
• Always clean high wear areas little and often
• Always use water-based products – these will correct the moisture level of the leather and help avoid staining. They will also keep your leather in the best condition
• Have your leather professionally cleaned at regular intervals. (annually is recommended)
• Keep your leather covered when not in use

• Do not forget to spot test any potential maintenance product
• Do not let stains set
• Do not use solvents or abrasives to try and remove stubborn stains or ink
• Do not feed, nourish or condition your leather with oils or waxes
• Do not allow dirt or soiling to build up. This is what often causes damage
• Do not use general household cleaners
• Do not allow staining or fading to become serious before considering professional restoration
• Do not use baby wipes or magic erasers to clean your leather

• "What type of leather is this couch?" Go for full grain or top grain leather, depending on your lifestyle and budget. Be wary of anything else, including split leather, bonded leather, pleather, faux leather, bicast, and synthetic leather.
• "Is this leather used all over the couch?" A couch might have real leather on the seats and the tops of the arm rests, but not on the back or the sides. These will deteriorate faster than the leather parts.
• "How long is the warranty?" And "what parts of the lounge are covered?"

To schedule your appointment or obtain a free estimate, call 1300 558 509 or use our quick online enquiry form

Servicing all suburbs