How to Care for Rustic Leather Furniture

If you love high quality ranch furniture you no doubt have considered leather upholstery. And you no doubt have a friend who has warned you that leather can be difficult to upkeep. Your friend is wrong. Leather is extremely durable and if handled correctly it will last for decades. Naturally, keeping leather away from rain and heavy moisture is a must and keeping it away from direct light can help avoid fading over time.

Leather has Character
Leather upholstery will change color and texture over the years. This is a good thing. Like the perfect pair of jeans, leather furniture gets softer and more comfortable with use. What could look more rustic than a leather chair or sofa that has aged gracefully?

How to Care for Your Leather
All our leather ranch furniture is color corrected and finished with an acrylic top coat to protect the dye and limit scratches while keeping the leather supple. These preventative measures make your furniture easy to care for.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe down the leather when you're cleaning.
• Use the crevice cleaner attachment on your vacuum to get into the creases between the cushions. "Did I really eat that?" Yes, you did.
• If you spill anything liquid on the leather wipe it off immediately.
• Use professional leather stain removal products. Leather does not get along with soap and water.

If you want to go the extra mile you may want to use a leather conditioning product a few times a year. This tutorial describes the process. Remember to spot test a hidden part of the furniture before you do the whole piece! And ventilate!