Despite
what many people think about leather, most of the common beliefs are
actually myths, and leather is easier to care for than many consumers
might think. Here are the facts:
Myth: Leather is hard to clean. Leather is a natural material made from the hide of animals. All a person needs to clean stains and spills is a damp rag. Conditioning products can be applied once or twice a year to keep the leather supple.
Myth: Leather furniture is too expensive. The up-front cost of leather furniture may be more than other options. However, while many other fabrics wear out over time, leather only gets better and better. Leather will develop its character and patina through frequent use.
Myth: Leather furniture isn't comfortable. Leather furniture indoors is not like sitting on leather seats in a car that is subject to the temperature fluctuations. Inside with moderated temperatures, the leather will stay pleasantly cool in the summer and will warm to your body heat in the winter. Try to keep leather furniture away from windows and the sun, which will heat it and fade the color.
Myth: Leather isn't for children or pets. Children and pets can be hard on furniture, but leather can often withstand their abuse. Unless a dog is using the sofa as his new chew toy, chances are the furniture can withstand a reclining pet or a boisterous child. There are special leather sealants that can provide an added measure of protection.
Myth: Leather is hard to clean. Leather is a natural material made from the hide of animals. All a person needs to clean stains and spills is a damp rag. Conditioning products can be applied once or twice a year to keep the leather supple.
Myth: Leather furniture is too expensive. The up-front cost of leather furniture may be more than other options. However, while many other fabrics wear out over time, leather only gets better and better. Leather will develop its character and patina through frequent use.
Myth: Leather furniture isn't comfortable. Leather furniture indoors is not like sitting on leather seats in a car that is subject to the temperature fluctuations. Inside with moderated temperatures, the leather will stay pleasantly cool in the summer and will warm to your body heat in the winter. Try to keep leather furniture away from windows and the sun, which will heat it and fade the color.
Myth: Leather isn't for children or pets. Children and pets can be hard on furniture, but leather can often withstand their abuse. Unless a dog is using the sofa as his new chew toy, chances are the furniture can withstand a reclining pet or a boisterous child. There are special leather sealants that can provide an added measure of protection.