Leather couches have been a popular choice for a long time. They’re comfy, good-looking, and – in comparison to other types of couches – reasonably easy to clean.
All the information you need is here, whether you are looking to do a regular, quick clean or need help with a deep-clean, stain-removing kind of scrub.
Regular cleaning
What can I use to clean a leather couch?
– Vacuum cleaner
– Dry cloth
You should be doing a regular couch cleaning every week or two weeks. This is a very easy process and probably will only take five minutes.
Take a vacuum to your couch – make sure to get into the cracks to hoover up all the crumbs and dirt that fall down the sides. Then use a dry cloth to remove any dust or grease stains. Make sure the cloth you use is dry – if you use one with cleaning solution on it, you risk forcing any stains that might be there to set quicker.
Intense cleaning
What can I use to clean a leather couch?
– Vacuum cleaner
– Dry cloth
– Mild soap OR white vinegar
– Bowl of water
– Microfiber cloth
– Toothbrush
You might need a good deep clean when you’ve noticed a stain. Alternatively, you might just have forgotten to clean it for a while, so you want to ensure it is back to its clean, pristine perfection.
The first thing you want to do is the standard cleaning method. Once the sofa is wiped and vacuumed, you need to prepare a cleaning solution. When it comes to leather, you want a gentle solution, so you don’t damage the material.
Two great options are a mild soap that is PH-balanced. Dove is a good example of this. You can use it as a lathered bar or by squeezing a few drops into water. Alternatively, you can mix one part white vinegar to one part water.
Before attacking stained areas with your solution, test it on a small section of the couch. This section shouldn’t be easily visible, in case it causes problems. Apply the solution, let it dry, and check that it all looks okay.
Next, use a microfiber cloth and dip it in the water. Squeeze out the excess – you don’t want or need a dripping cloth – and get ready to start. Wipe the cloth gently over the surface of the couch. If you struggle to get into corners and cracks, try using a toothbrush dipped in the solution.
Once you’ve covered the couch, take a dry cloth and remove the excess solution. The couch must be left dry, as any remaining wetness might transform into mildew or mold.
If you want a really beautiful couch, you can apply leather conditioner at this stage. You can buy this at most stores. It should only be used every six or twelve months, though, so save it for special occasions!
Cleaning leather couches is as simple as that.
