Over the years, there have been many common household products that my customers were surprised to find would damage their leather furniture. While most leather does have a protective color and clear coat, it is still possible for common household chemicals to damage most leather finishes. Here are the 10 most common chemicals I have...
I love pull-up leather. It’s distressed look ages beautifully over time. This leather, more than any other, can become an heirloom piece that your children’s children will enjoy. IF, and here i add a big if, you care for it correctly. I’ve seen it needlessly destroyed many times simply because the consumer didn’t...
Nubuck leather is a soft, beautiful leather that displays a brushed appearance. Brush it one way and it’s a lighter version of the color, brush it the other and it’s a darker version of the color. The leather is made when a top-grain or full-grain hide of leather is sanded on top till the top...
Here is another article by Kevin Gillan of Advanced Leather Solutions in SanFransisco, Ca. Thanks Kevin, you do great work. Here is a link to his fine professional leather care product line. Ink on leather – Did the two year-old get a little artistic? Is the tot a budding Picasso perhaps? Or, is...
Thanks to Kevin Gillan from www.advleather.com for this post on dealing with mold or mildew. Source of Mold and Mildew Spores of fungi and bacteria are present in the air. High humidity, warm temperatures, and poor ventilation provide the ambient conditions that allow mold growth. Generally, stagnant air above 80% relative humidity may support mold....
I wish it were’t true, but light colored leathers do get dirtier than darker colors. But don’t let that keep you from buying them if they are what you want. Just keep a few prevention and cleaning tips in mind. (I’m speaking primarily to finished leather in this article) Light leather dirt and stain prevention tips: Newspaper...
Was reminded of these good vinyl cleaing tips by my friend Jeff at the local mortuary. I stop by the place once a month or so to clean up some folding vinyl chairs they have on site. The chairs are a very light and made of vinyl. They end up with "mysterious" ink marks on...
Need to move your leather furniture. I get way to many calls from people who have tried to move thier own leather from the condo to the new house or from the house to the 4th floor apartment with disasterous results. So here are a few suggestions so your leather still looks good after the...
