You might have heard that leather furniture is high maintenance, or that you shouldn’t get it because it's just too much work. That’s not necessarily true. In fact, with the right knowledge and the right products, taking care of your leather furniture can be easy! Here are some tips from experts at The Steam Team.

Dealing With Spills

If you’re able to clean up spills quick enough, they won’t ruin your leather furniture or leave any marks. If you wait too long after a spill or take too long in getting the cloth to clean it with, you’ll likely end up with a pretty pesky stain. When you wipe it, use a soft cloth and allow it to air dry, leaving your leather furniture clean and stain-free. If you’re not able to get your hands on a soft cloth in time, go ahead and spread the spill to the edges of that section of leather. Though this may sound like you’re making it worse, by spreading the liquid you’re actually eliminating the outline of the watermark, which is the most obvious sign of a stain.

Proper Conditioning

It’s easy to forget that the leather on your sofa or chair was once part of a living animal. When that was the case, the leather was being regularly treated with the body’s natural oils. Now the job of keeping it properly conditioned has fallen to you. Leather conditioning should be applied every 6 to 12 months. The tag of your specific item of leather furniture should specify when and how to condition.

Hiring Professionals Can Help

Leather furniture certainly does require a little more care and knowledge than most furniture. That’s why The Steam Team is here to help! Our leather technicians can clean your leather and bring it back to its original, pristine condition in no time. For more information visit The Steam Team website.