Leather Sofa Knowledge Base
Where to buy best leather sofa sets? I am looking around for good deals to buy a nice 4 pc leather sofa set.But I don't have much knowledge about different types of leathers.Which ones are good or not etc. The prices highly vary from store to store.i don't want to end up buying some cheap leather just because it looks good and the price is good. I need help,tips & information to buy leather furniture for my living room.
How do you thoroughly disinfect a leather sofa? A friend has offered me a sofa - can't take it with her on a move. It is only a year old and very nice. BUT, she has 6 dogs. And all the problems that come with that. They have had mites, fleas, I am sure they have probably peed on the sofa, etc. I am wondering if there is anything you can use on a leather sofa - either store bought or made-at-home that I can use to clean and disinfect the leather. Thanks.
How to remove a black leather stain off a white leather sofa? My black leather bag (there was a small bottle of perfume in it that broke and the perfume spilt in the bag, going through and reaching the sofa) left black stains on the white leather sofa. I tried alcohol and aceton free nail polish remover - none of those worked. The leather is very soft and special. Thanks in advance
How to clean a cream leather sofa-advice sought after? Dear All. I have just purchased a cream leather sofa from a work colleague. However the sofa has been used somewhat and is very dirty. Have used traditional leather cleaners specifically designed for sofa's but to no avail. Could anyone shed any light and advise on what else might work to remove the dirt from the sofa. Thanks a million!!!
White leather sofa faded. How do I make it bright white again? Over the past five years my white leather sofa has turned from bright white to a very dull dingy dirty looking color. Parts of the sofa that are not exposed to the air remain bright white. I say bright white, but actually it is a very nice off-white color. The leather is a very soft leather, not the hard type of leather. It is not so much that it is dirty, just faded in color. Is there any way to bring it back to it's original color. I tried Holy Cow and a lot of cleaning products. Nothing seems to work. All a leather cleaner does is make it shine.
How can i get dye off a leather sofa? I bought a barnd new red leather sofa a week ago, I then went on to buy a couple of black faux fur cushion covers. I have just realised that the cushion covers have left their dye on my sofa. I have tried using warm soapy water and a cloth, but it's just not budging. I wondered if you had any ideas on how to remove the dye from my sofa.
What are some tips for choosing a leather sofa? I've never purchased a leather sofa before, but due to recently diagnosed allergies this has been recommended to me. I'm pretty confident that I can choose one that looks good to me. What I'm wondering is if there are other things I should be looking for when I am shopping around...? There seems to be a wide range of prices on leather sofas out there. It's a bit overwhelming.
Do I need to break-in my new leather sofa for it to be comfortable? I have had my new leather sofa for a week now and it is very painful on my butt. It is the firm style as opposed to the plush, soft type. My butt hurts after only 15 minutes or so. I have heard varying opinions so far about leather sofa cushion break in periods - some say it is necessary, some say it shouldn't be. Anyone with experience on this?
How do you stop creases in a leather sofa? We have jsut brought a new 2 seater and 1 seater leather sofa. It is quite softish leather and the one armchair which gets sat in the most tends to crease in the 'bottom-sitting zone'. I keep encouraging my boyfriend to stretch them out after but a) he forgets and b) it just goes back anyway! PLEASE HELP!
How durable is DURABLEND leather sofa? I am planning to buy a Durableand leather sofa. I know it's *not* real leather but it looks & feels real but costs almost half the price of real leather. Should I buy this durableand leather sofa? How durable is durableand sofa over 5-10 years? Any future concerns with Durableand?? The sales guy says it's just as good as real leather but wanted to hear other opinion. Thanks.
Can you have Expresso Brown Dining furniture next to black leather sofa's? Hi Having a real problem at the moment as we want to buy a new dining set which is Oak and has the High back leather chairs but can't find any anywhere in black as all the sets in the shops the chairs are expresso brown which is quite dark. My problem is my house has a lounge diner and my Sofa's are Black leather. Would the Expresso brown leather clash with the black leather? Thanks for your help!
Can I use automobile leather protection products on my leather sofa? I bought a leather sofa, and now want to clean and protect it. The car care kits seem to be more economical than buying something from a furniture store. Do products made for automobile leather work for furniture leather? Is there a difference between the two upholsteries that prevent the products from being interchangable?
How can I remove mold from a leather sofa? We have a leather sofa that was in storage in a damp basement and now has some mold on it. We've tried a few things, but so far can't remove it. Does anyone have any suggestions that may work?
How to get rid of urine smell on leather sofa? My elderly father was visting and had a accident. I have used pinesole, bleach and just plain old srubbing and it still reaks of urine. What puzzles me is that it is not a fabric sofa, it is made of leather. Any suggestions would be great.
How do you clean the stitching on a leather sofa? I have a cream leather sofa, with some stitching across the middle and arms, ive just noticed how dirty it has become across the seats compared to the stitching that isnt sat on, what is the best way to clean it?
How do you clean a color transfer off of a leather sofa? I recently purchased a cream colored leather sofa. Unfortunately, a maroon colored comforter was left on it and now some of the maroon color has transferred to the leather. I'm thinking that it's ruined but maybe there's a way to minimze the appearance of the stain.
What's the best way to clean leather sofa? We have a very light color leather sofa. What product is good and what's the best way to clean it so that it also gets clean in the grooves of the leather? It seems I have to scrub it...should be another easier way and something better for the leather. I don't want to ruin it.
How to repair a scratched leather sofa? I have a fairly new leather sofa and my kitten had decided to scratch it when trying to jump up on it. Its not like she has sharpened her claws on it its just a scratch on the seat but it has taken the colour out. Is there any sort of colour polish i could use to put the colour back because the scratch is not that bad you can only notice the colour difference. Thanks its brown. I had thought about shoe polish but didnt know if i was being silly!
What brand has the BEST leather sofa and sectional? Hi, my moms looking to buy leather sofa and she was looking at natuzzi. But as i am seeing, it is not a very good brand. I have done a lot of reasearch and I have found nothing. Now my question is what brand has the top leather quality for sofa and selection. Thank you all for fabric suggestions but I am NOT looking for fabric and BTW the price does not matter, we just want to know where can we get top quality leather sofa and sectional.
What can I wash my leather sofa with? I was wondering what I can use to wash my leather sofa with, without damaging it. Thanks x Today I actually used ordinary soap flakes and mixed them into water. It cleaned the sofa but I'm worried I'll damage it if I keep doing it!
How do you repair a hole in a leather sofa? There is a little material missing? My dog has chewed my leather sofa a little and left a couple of holes in the sofa which cannot be glued together as there is now a little bit of material missing. Is it possible to repair the damage by gluing a patch into the hole and matching it in etc... My insurance wont pay out from land of leather and im not sure if my house insurance will either but if else fails can i repair it myself?
What are the essential items needed to completely care for a leather sofa? I have just purchased a new brown soft leather sofa. I know to buy leather cleaners and have had a few good recommendations (Lakeland and John Lewis coming out top), but am looking for advise on what would be a complete home care kit for such a sofa - are there household items that can double up as care items for leather (I know vinegar is great for cleaning shiny surfaces but not leather!)
How to remove a scorch mark from a pale leather sofa? A hot iron dropped onto my cream colour leather sofa, and I didn't notice immediately, therefore it has scorched it. Its just a pale scorch, only the surface is discoloured. Anyone any idea on how to restore it?
How can I prevent/inhibit mould growth on my leather sofa, left in an empty apartment for 6 months at a time? My sofa is left in a holiday apartment that is shut up for 6-9 months at a time & although the flat is new, there is always a damp smell and a problem with mould growing on shoes and sometimes wood. The mould doesn't grow on everything but it really seems to like growing on leather. We have to empty the cupboards etc of clothes and wrap & seal them in plastic bags. For obvious reasons we can't leave windows open or leave a de-humidifier running. Can anyone help?
How can I get BO out of a leather sofa? I have inherited my father's leather sofa. It is really nice except he didn't use air conditioning a lot and apparently didn't shower a lot because the one end of the sofa that he used STINKS. Does anyone have any ideas about how I may be able to get the smell out? I really don't want to have to get a new couch when this one is almost like new.
how difficult is it to patch a small hole in my leather sofa? My 4yr old picked at a little nick in our leather sofa, and now it's become a noticeable hole in the seat cushion. How difficult is this to patch? Can anyone recommend a repair kit and where did you purchase? The cushions are attached and cannot be removed from the sofa, otherwise I probably would have taken in to be professionally repaired. Thanks for any suggestions and advice!
Where can I find leather bleach for a dark blue sofa I want to re-dye beige? I just bought a dark blue leather sofa set and it has some scratches on it, nothing major, but up close isn't too attractive. I want to bleach the whole thing and dye it beige. All these diy sites say to use leather bleach but I can't find any. And how do I mask the scratches? It's really good leather but they had pets and kids.
How do you get your cat to stop scratching your leather sofa? I've had a maroon colored leather sofa for about a year and my cat has practicley ruined it.Its not on purpose but its when he jumps on it and lays on it and stuff. Hes declawed in the front and I dont think its right to declaw him in the back.Any help? Its a cat not kitten.About 7 years old. :-)
How to remove super glue from a leather sofa??!!? The sofa is a scarlet red & the glue was dropped on it about four weeks ago & has obviously dried white. We need to remove it without taking the colour off the leather or even worse, ruining the actual leather! We've tried ice (to dry it out so we could try & pick it off) & heat (to try & melt it so we could wipe it off) but it didn't work. Any sensible suggestions would be appreciated, thank you. Oh & NO we can't just buy a new sofa coz my dad doesn't know about the stain yet & we hope to remove it so he never finds out!
What color loveseat can I match to a burgundy leather sofa? Have 4 animals that shed constantly. My fabric loveseat (with covers) just doesn't cut it. I need a leather loveseat. My sofa is burgundy leather, but I don't seem to be able to even come close to matching it. Don't want to spend a lot of $. What other color can I get to match or coordinate with it.
Does anyone know how to clean white stiching on a creme leather sofa? I have just purchased a creme colored leather sofa set. The stiching is white. It is perfectly new and clean now, but I am worried that the fabric of the stitching will pick up dirt on the arms of the sofa and on the seats. Any suggestions in advance? Should it be treated with Scotch Guard or will that also affect the leather?
What colors work best with a mint green leather sofa? Keep in mind my apartment is very bear right now. Beige carpeting and cream walls. So for now I'm working with a leather mint green sofa and chair from Create & Barrel (very streamlined in built), deep brown wood coffee table and end tables. That all I have for now, I want to get an area rug curtains. Need some direction with colors. I can send photos of what I have so far.. I'm trying to rebuild after an apartment fire so I'm a bit over whelmed...
How to reverse napping on a leather sofa? We have a leather sofa and one of the seats is napping. Does anyone know how I can reverse this process? Is there any way of "shrinking" the leather to reduce the effects?
How do I mend pluck marks on a leather sofa? I have a 6 week old kitten who has plucked the corner of my leather sofa. My partner is going mad and just wondering if any has any suggestions on how to fix the pluck marks so he isn't so mad!! help please!!!!
What can I use to clean a pleather(fake leather) sofa and chair? I stored a pleather sofa and chair in the basement, and now it's covered with dust. I'd like to give it to my neighbor who needs furniture. It honestly fooled most people, and I often received compliments on my "leather" couch and chair set. No one had a clue if was pleather. So if I can clean and shine it up, I think it is just what my neighbor can use until she's back on her feet. Any suggestions, or is a wet towel the best solution?
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