Leather Cleaning: With the use of our extensive line of leather cleaning and conditioning solutions we are able to renew your leather furniture to that original soft supple feel and look. (We are able to remove all types of soils listed below)

Some very important information on Leather furniture we would like to share.

Consumers are frequently told that the leather they purchased is low maintenance and can easily be wiped off with soap and water. However there are several problems / misconceptions which occur from this lack of information.

• Low maintenance is usually interpreted as no maintenance. "Protected" leathers have a durable pigmented finish, but not indestructible.
• The use of non-professional leather cleaning products,( such as soap & water), may break down this durable finish causing the pigment to crack or peel.
• Improper maintenance directly leads to expensive restoration or replacement.
• Aniline and Nubuck leathers are not low maintenance, but are extremely porous, and should be cleaned thoroughly on a regular basis to protect your investment.
• Leather is purchased primarily for the most active rooms in the house. This choice makes good maintenance a high priority to protect the looks of your investment and for prolonging the life of your leather.
• Leather tanneries and manufacturers world-wide recommend proper cleaning and protection treatments every six months to extend the life of the leather and prevent premature cracking, peeling and color loss.

MAIN DAMAGING CONTRIBUTANTS TO LEATHER

• Atmospheric Soils -Example dust,airborne cooking oils, and atmospheric pollution's that is present, to some degree, in every home.
• Common Soils-Example outside dirt, sand and vegetable fibers from plants,which can be transferred to leather directly or indirectly.
• Dyes and Inks -Example newspaper print, denims will lose some of their dye in a process called crocking, and lets not forget the leaky pen and the smallest artists.
• Oils and Grease - Body oils from both humans and animals, hair and hand oils are easily transferred to the arms and head cushions of leather furniture.
• Invariables- scuffs, scratches, surface cuts, and fading are other problems that will happen periodically to leather.
• Dryness to leather can be effectively treated with the addition of the appropriate conditioners. Even rare problems like mold and spew can be addressed.

TYPES OF LEATHER

• Aniline-Also known as Natural, Pure, Naked, and Unprotected - These are Leathers that are colored with transparent dyestuff. This means you are able to see the actual surface grain markings. These Leathers have very little or no protective treatments applied to them.
• Protected - Also known as Finished, Semi Aniline, Everyday, Pigmented and Painted These Leathers have combined the best aspects of a natural product (Leather) and have utilized tannery technology to create a product that is more uniform in appearance and color.
• Nubuck - Also known as Chaps, Distressed, Bomber, and Suede These are actually Aniline Leathers that the surface has been brushed, and have created a texture similar to velvet on Leather upholstery or fabric. Suede is the "flesh" side of a piece of Leather and NuBuck is an effect that is done to the grain side. Because NuBucks and Aniline Leathers are alike, it's sometimes hard to tell them apart.