A sofa made of genuine leather is an eloquent sign of wealth and material well-being. Such furniture can become a worthy decoration of the interior and maintain its impeccable appearance, if properly looked after.
Proper care of leather furniture
For a white leather sofa to serve you for a very long time, you need to carefully and carefully treat it. Vacuum the seams of the sofa weekly, as they accumulate dust and other debris. Maintain normal humidity in the room in which the furniture is made of leather, it should be at least 65-70%. This hygroscopic material absorbs and gives off moisture well. With dry air, the skin begins to give off moisture, which leads to further damage to the material.
To prevent dye burnout and yellow spots, do not place the sofa in direct sunlight or intense light bulbs. Keep furniture as far away from heat sources as possible. In no case do not use chemical solvents, drying oil, stain removers, alcohol, turpentine and other aggressive substances to care for the white leather sofa. Upon contact with the skin, they destroy the protective top layer, causing a loss of elastic qualities.
Leather sofa cleaning
For a long time there is the most proven and reliable way to clean a white leather sofa. To do this, you need protein from one chicken egg, beat it well in a bowl and mix with half a glass of cow's milk. In the prepared solution, moisten a cotton napkin and wipe the dirty places on the sofa in a circular motion without much physical effort. Move smoothly from one part of the sofa to the other. Sudden movements and friction are dangerous for genuine leather furniture.
To get rid of dirt on a white leather sofa, take a soft toothbrush and apply a paste on it (you can use tooth powder). Carefully clean the problem areas. Wipe with a damp cloth. You can use for the same purpose ordinary onion. Cut it in half and rub the stain on the furniture. In addition to all of the above, people use facial milk to clean leather furniture.
In specialized stores there are many means for cleaning leather products, which not only clean, but also disinfect, renew, soften and refresh the material, return the furniture to its original appearance, and neutralize static electricity. It is equally convenient to use wipes to care for leather products, they preserve the updated surface for a long time, and special components protect the material.
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