Leather needs a different approach to fabric because it can crack or dry out if it is treated the wrong way, so a leather lounge or chair should never be cleaned with the same steps as a fabric couch. In Chermside homes, leather furniture is usually booked for a general wipe-down and grime removal, along with a conditioning step to help the leather stay supple rather than stiff.
The crew we book starts by checking the leather type, since finished leather, unfinished leather and suede-style leather each respond differently to cleaning. A test patch is done on an out-of-sight section first, usually underneath a cushion or on the back of the piece, before the rest of the lounge is worked on. Body oils around headrests and armrests tend to build up more quickly than the rest of the piece, so these areas get particular attention.
For Chermside households, direct sun through a window can dry leather out more quickly than normal use alone, so the crew may point this out if a lounge shows uneven wear from sun exposure. Once cleaned, a conditioning step is applied to help the leather stay flexible, and the piece is left to settle before anyone sits on it, usually a shorter wait than fabric upholstery needs.
- Leather and leather-look lounges, armchairs and dining chairs
- Test patch on an out-of-sight section before the full piece
- Extra attention to headrests and armrests
- Conditioning step included after the clean
- Shorter settling time than fabric upholstery
Call 07 3543 7008 to book leather upholstery cleaning in Chermside. Tell us the type of leather if you have that detail, and we will book a local team.
