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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Oct 24 2011 : 5:51:14 PM
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DH came home this evening with a gorgeous leather couch (2nd hand) from a co-worker. DH thought he might drag this on up to camp-After I saw what beautiful shape it was in I said....NOPE! It is filthy though, a light cream color leather, and there aren't any rips, tears, or scuffs. It is completely intact, but very dirty.
My question is what is the best way to clean a leather couch?
Talk to me ladies....
Melody
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2011 : 6:30:25 PM
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Hi Melody,
I used to be in the furniture business with my DH. You should use a good leather cleaner/conditioner. You can also spot clean really dirty places with a cloth dampened with distilled water, then go over it with the leather cleaner/conditioner. Leather is very easy to take care of. The higher the grade of leather, the more durable it is.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2011 : 06:31:48 AM
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Melody- probably the best and cheapest way that I know how to clean leather is to get Saddle Soap in the horse aisle at your local farm store. It's a big bottle of glycerin based soap so you can get a lot of cleaning done with it. Then you should condition the heck out of it with the best leather conditioner you can buy because this helps preserve the pores and structure of the leather and also seals against soil being ground in or the leather becoming brittle.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2011 : 10:07:15 AM
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Thank you girls for the great suggestions-I am itching to get it cleaned and in the front room---it looks soooo comfy! Now I have to find a great throw to compliment the couch...
Melody
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Cleaning a leather couch?
