The living room sofa is a significant piece of furniture in the living room, playing a crucial role in the decor with its aesthetic appeal. However, there are various materials for sofas in the market, with the most common being fabric and leather sofas.
While fabric sofas offer comfort, they are not easy to clean. On the other hand, leather sofas, besides their luxurious appearance, are easier to clean. However, with prolonged use, they may experience wear and tear or peeling issues. What should be done?
Maintenance Methods for Leather Sofas:
1. After purchasing a leather sofa, wipe it with leather wax to form a protective layer, preventing dirt and sweat from seeping into the pores of the sofa, making it difficult to clean in the future.
Clean and maintain the sofa with leather wax once a month. During summer when sweating is more frequent, maintenance should be done weekly. Do not wait until the sofa is dirty to clean it, as it may be challenging to restore it to its original condition.
2. Many cleaning agents can harm leather, so choose appropriate ones. Genuine leather is precious and requires careful maintenance. Proper maintenance ensures that your leather sofa remains new for a long time, enhancing your living experience.
3. Avoid washing the leather sofa with water, as it can make the leather hard and lose its softness over time. Do not use cleaning agents randomly, as it can discolor the leather or make it stiff. If the sofa gets dirty, always seek professional cleaning services. In winter, keep the sofa away from indoor heating facilities and direct air conditioning, as it can harden the leather.
Methods for Refurbishing Leather Sofas:
1. Refinishing with Paint:
If the leather sofa's surface has minor stains, fading, aging, cracking, or small tears, refinishing with paint can be done. This involves repairing the worn or cracked surface, applying leather paint of the same color as the original sofa, and giving the sofa a fresh coat of paint to restore its original color.
2. Reupholstering:
If the sofa's surface is severely damaged with large tears or holes, re-upholstering can be done by applying a new layer of leather to the damaged parts and then repainting the sofa to match its original color. Alternatively, the entire sofa can be reupholstered with a new leather covering without disassembling it.
Steps for On-site Cleaning and Maintenance:
1. Apply the cleaning agent to the leather surface and catalyze the dissolution of stains with a professional steam machine. Quickly absorb the dissolved dirt with a dry towel to prevent it from seeping into the leather pores. Wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth and then dry it with a hot air blower.
2. Use repair cream for areas where the leather has peeled or cracked, ensuring seamless repair. For damaged areas, use elastic glue for adhesion (it does not harden after drying).
3. Perform on-site color matching using an adjustable spray gun for coloring. Dry with a hot air blower, check for uniform color distribution, and apply a fixing agent for color fastness. Dry again with a hot air blower.
Professional Refurbishment:
1. Communicate with sofa refurbishment personnel, providing details about the sofa's design and materials.
2. After agreeing on the quoted price, the personnel will bring fabric samples to the customer's home for selection, allowing them to choose between leather or fabric upholstery. A small piece of fabric will be cut as proof for future reference.
3. The craftsmen will remove the sofa's outer cover, create a new cover according to the original dimensions, assemble it at the customer's home, and complete the refurbishment process.
These methods ensure the proper maintenance and refurbishment of leather sofas, maintaining their aesthetic appeal and longevity.
