As well as improving the sofa’s lifespan, the kit can protect it from stains, including water and oil-based ones.

The only major downside is that you can’t use the solution on certain leathers, like pre-treated leathers. And if you do accidentally use the product on said surface, you may darken the colour of the sofa. If you have very dark staining on suede, or any greasy or oily stains, then you’ll need to use the Pro Suede Cleaner to remove them. All other dirt and stains will clean off well with the Suede Cleaner.

Green Shield’s Leather Surface Wipes are so easy to use and are zero fuss! There’s no mess to contend with or dribbles to mop up. You just whip out a wipe and start wiping the whole leather sofa clean. It’s as easy as that. Accidents could happen based on different floor surfaces. Take care with furniture with glides on potentially slippy floor types such as wood, tile, and laminate.

Pre-treat any stains on the leather surface – based on the information in Step 1, choose a suitable solution that won’t damage the material. The fact that it isn’t an online exclusive and can be bought in local stores relatively cheaply is handy if you haven’t got access to an online shopping account! Chemical Guys is a leading manufacturer of leather care products, and their leather cleaner and conditioner kit is well-worth the top spot in our roundup. This set includes a leather cleaner as well as a conditioner. The pH-balanced cleaner gets deep into the leather’s pores, removing deep-set stains and oil. It works into a visible lather, so you can see exactly which areas you've covered. The solution is both colorless and odorless, and it won’t leave any greasy residue behind.It’s a very simple-to-use cleaner. You just turn the nozzle to the ‘On’ position, squirt some solution onto a clean cloth, and then wipe the leather sofa in circular motions. If you’re looking for a different approach, have a look at Green Shield’s Leather Surface Wipes. As their name suggests, these are wipes instead of a pourable leather cleaning solution or cream! Not just for targeting stains including wine, coffee, mud plus more, an upholstery cleaner will also give a new lease of life to your belongings. An upholstery cleaner usually comes in spray form, and some can be used manually whilst others you could use along with a carpet cleaning machine for a deeper clean. Simply spray the area, leave to work its magic, and then wipe it away. In some cases, you might want to vacuum over the stain to remove any residue from the spray, but yes: it's that easy! First things first, take a look at where you’ve decided your new sofa is going to live. Is it near a window? It’s important to bear in mind that direct sunlight can cause colour fading on your fabric sofa. If you’re worried that the sunshine might make a beeline for your sofa, it’s a good idea to keep your curtains or blinds drawn during the brightest part of the day. Another option is to invest in a throw to cover your furniture during any sunny spells.

Technically suede is leather, but the soft fuzzy nap of the suede is likely to be damaged by most leather cleaners, so you’ll need to look for a suede brush and dedicated suede-cleaning products instead. What about faux leather? Apply the cleaner to the sofa – start working from the top of the settee to the bottom, and don’t add too much product, or you’ll have a gloopy build-up on the leather surface. A. After you have cleaned suede, you should protect it from stains and spills. To do this, we recommend using our Suede Protector.Astonish prides itself on being biodegradable, not testing its products on animals and being vegan-friendly while also making sure that they create effective and easy-to-use products! Their leather conditioning cream doesn’t fall short of these principles! As a bonus, the cleaner and conditioner can be used to clean more than just sofas. They can treat saddles, leather riding gear, shoes, car interiors, and clothes. Leather Protection Cream – Once the leather has been cleaned, you’ll need to condition it. This will provide you with a protective layer to help repel stains and soiling on your aniline or pigmented leather, whilst also keeping the leather soft and comfortable The solution can safely clean and nourish other leather items, including car interiors, shoes, saddles and bags. You clean these items in the same way as you would treat a sofa. In addition to neutralising foul smells, the cleaner can make leather sofas soft to the touch and protect them for longer (general wear-related issues).