Updated on August 19, 2022
If you want to know how to clean a leather chair, you’ve come to the right place. A beautiful leather chair is the perfect addition to your living room, bedroom, or study. Adding one of these stylish chairs is a great way to add style, flair, and coziness to any space.
If you have never owned a piece of furniture made of real leather you may be wondering how to go about cleaning your new chair. The cleaning processes for leather are simple!
Always start by thoroughly vacuuming your chair to remove any debris or dust, then wipe it down with a dry microfiber or cotton cloth. Then you should inspect the furniture so you know what areas are dirtiest and if there is any damage you will want to avoid or address. Next, apply your cleaning solution, then wipe down the chair and let it dry.
See Also: Protecting Your Car’s Leather Car Seats
Caring For Your Leather Chair
While leather furniture is a beautiful addition to your home, there is some care and responsibility that comes along with it. Luckily, cleaning it is not a difficult task. There are many ways you can clean your leather chair depending on the mess at hand.
Spot Cleaning
Spills are inevitable and it is crucial to know what to do when one happens so you can keep your chair looking its best. Just like cleaning leather car seats, there are different remedies to take care of any mess that happens.
Grease Stains
For grease stains, you should wipe the affected area with a clean, dry cloth. If any grease remains, sprinkle some baking soda over the spot. Let that sit for a few hours then follow up by brushing the powder off with a dry cloth.
Ink Stains
Ink stains are pretty easy to remove and you likely already own everything you need to clean these spots. Simply soak the tip of a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and wipe the ink until the area is clean.
Rubbing alcohol also works to remove patches of mold and mildew on the surface of your chair and other pieces of leather furniture.
Dark Spots on White and Beige Chairs
Not all spot cleaning is spill cleanups. White and beige chairs tend to get dirty and dingy much more quickly than dark-colored furniture.
To remove dark spots and brighten your fair chairs, you can combine equal parts cream of tartar and lemon juice. Spread the paste on the chair and let it sit for 10 minutes. After the paste sits for the 10 minute period, just wipe it away with a damp cloth.
Overall Cleaning
Washing leather is much easier than many people expect!
- Wipe the surface of the chair with a soft cloth made of microfiber or cotton to remove most of the dust and dirt.
- Vacuum the chair thoroughly. Take off any removable cushions and pillows and clean underneath and behind them.
- Using either a damp washcloth or towel and leather soap, wash the surface of your leather chair. The chair should not be soaking wet at any time.
- Follow up and dry the chair with a dry towel.
- Once your chair is clean, you can moisturize the leather with one of many products for conditioning leather.
