If a leather armchair starts to show a faint area of grime [dirt] from normal use, should the grime be wipe clean with wet rag for removal BEFORE applying any leather conditioning solution?
HELP, I’m spring cleaning and require your BONZmaid advice!
THANKs
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
Tip from the gurus at BBC’s How Clean is Your House for leather [URL removed]
Wipe down with a damp cloth that has been rubbed with a little glycerine soap, then wipe with clean water, but don’t get too wet. Apply a proprietary leather nourishing treatment from time to time.
Some other useful cleaning tips can be found [URL removed]
Everything from how to clean nail polish spills to calcium encrusted faucets.
Hope it helps!
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PhoenixResale Reputation: 219 See PhoenixResale's booth |
Clean off surface dirt first, that way you aren’t rubbing in small particulates when you rub in conditioner. Linseed oil is good, but best, for me, Wilsons leather cleaner :)
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kraftykel Reputation: 16 See kraftykel's booth |
I love Linseed oil. Works great on so many things.
I have used Wilson’s as well and it does work.
Have a most wonderful day Montrose.
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KBCreativeDesigns Reputation: 92 See KBCreativeDesigns' booth |
I like Lexol for cleaning and conditioning leather goods. The brown bottle does a great job of cleaning and conditioning our off white leather couches.
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funstuff4you Reputation: 33 See funstuff4you's booth |
Use a mild solution of Murphy’s Oil Soap on a regular basis to clean your leather furniture w/o drying it out too much. It’s what we use to clean saddles and other leather tack brought to us for cleaning—smells good too. I don’t agree w/ folks who are recommending linseed oil for leather. Depending on how dark it is, you can use a light coat of pure neatsfoot oil. If it’s light leather, then go w/ the Lexol or try one of the other commercially available leather cleaners/conditioners in an inconspicuous place before using it on a place that will show if it’s discolored by the conditioner. Also, leather doesn’t lend itself to spot cleaning too well. Better to clean & condition the whole item gently more often, and don’t let “stuff” get spilled on it!!!!!
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loneelk Reputation: 128 See loneelk's booth |
Wipe down with a damp cloth that has been rubbed with a little glycerine soap WORKED = thanks!
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
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