Leather Sofa Care
You would think that all leather sofas would be created soft.
You know the type of
leather sofa you sink right into when you sit down.
Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Some of these solutions come from regular household items and
some are products you
can buy.
Home Remedies
* Saddle Soap is an excellent way to soften tough leather. This
leather conditioner has
been around for hundreds of years when it was used by cowboys to
keep saddles and
other horse tack in good shape. It may not be the best thing for
a leather sofa though.
* Vaseline is something everyone has laying around the house and
it's cheap. Dab a
soft clean cloth into the gel and then work it into the leather
sofa in small amounts until it
feels dry. You will want to wipe the sofa with a dry cloth to
remove any excess grease
but the leather will absorb most of it. Try this on a small area
first before doing the
whole couch.
* Shaving cream has been a good standby for many people. You
want to use shaving
cream on a clean damp cloth, working it into the leather. You
will be amazed at how
quickly this softens your sofa.
* Mink Oil is a favorite for many people. You can find Mink Oil
at just about any
leather shop and is not very expensive.
* Lanolin is another natural ingredient that will work.
* A mixture of 500 g bag balm, also called milk salve and 100 ml
of glycerin also
makes a great home remedy if you have a lot of area to cover and
a small budget to
work with.
* In all cases mentioned above, try it in an inconspicuous area
first before doing the
entire surface. Wait to see how well it soaks into the leather.