Leather Care Tips ~ Gavigan's Home Furnishings

Leather furniture gets better with age, it can be easily maintained and if properly taken care of last 2 to 3 times longer than upholstered furniture. There are many styles of leather finishes available, when selecting the style you should consult the salesperson for detailed information.

Under normal usage/conditions, regular dry-cloth dusting and vacuum cleaning in crevices or along the bottom is all that is necessary to clean your furniture.
The use of a good leather conditioner is recommended every 6-12 months.
Protect it from the sun and direct light. Like any upholstery material, leather can fade if exposed to the sun.
When wiping up a stain do not use soap or heavy amounts of water.
A chamois can be used to buff out mild surface scratches.
Avoid using abrasive cleaners, furniture polish, varnish, detergents, and alcohol-based or ammonia-based products because they can discolor or possibly even damage the leather. Also never use saddle soaps or mink oil.