Care of Leather Furniture
 

We got leather sofas awhile back and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. However...does anybody have hints on taking care of it?

We got a couple of bottles of leather conditioner when we bought our leather sofa. About once a month I rub it in with a microfiber cloth, and it prevents cracking and drying. Other than that, they are pretty easy to take care of. I'm not sure where you can buy it, but try the place you bought them - they may give you some conditioner or tell you where to buy it.

There are two products by Lexol -- cleaner and conditioner -- that someone recommended I use for cleaning the leather seats in my car. They are excellent. Spray on the cleaner, let it sit for a while, then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Rub on the conditioner to keep it from getting hard and cracking.

I purchase the products at a good auto parts store or car shows, but you can order it on line at www.lexol.com .

What do y'all use for leather repair?

What kind of a repair?

Our cat ignored the leather furniture, but when we brought kitty #2 home, the two of them chase each other, launching from the arms of the couches and chair. So we have pin-pricks from their back paws, and superficial scratches. I too would love to know how to repair leather.

I know there are some leather upholstry kits out there (auto supply shops), but I have never tried them. You might want to check with a furniture store to see who they use when furniture comes in scratched. I know some stores will have minor upholstry repairs fixed.

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my sofas are bycast leather --- anyone have any ideas on products to clean/condition?

Is conditioning even recommended for bycast leather?

My dogs nails caused some pin pricks too. The pin pricks quickly became large rips (without additional help from the dog). No more leather in this house. At least I can sew (and re-sew) the damage she did to the upholstered sectional.

Guardian has a product that cleans and conditions.
http://www.guardianproducts.net/products/bycast.asp