Cleaning your own leather furniture vs. hiring a leather pro.
thanks to www.jaymar.ca for the leather furniture picture This article will help you decide when to clean your leather furniture yourself and when you should hire a leather professional to clean your leather furniture for you. Here are the advantages I have heard over the years to each option. Then you can decide which […]
Need to Spend Big $ to Get Great Leather Furniture? (NO)
Customers will often ask me how much they need to spend to get good leather sofa. In short, I respond that most people don’t want to buy the cheapest leather sofa nor do they want to buy a very expensive leather sofa. The middle price-point is most often the best. Certainly there are […]
Baltimore / Washington Services Testimonials and Valued Customers List
Here are a few customer testimonials from over the past decades. Click here to get Chris’s contact info for leather services in the Baltimore/Washington area. Denise in Annapolis said this when I cleaned and recolored her leather set: "Definatly worth the $. It looks so much better" Susanna in Hamilton said this when […]
A Must Read: What kind of leather do I have?
Type of test⇒ Type of Leather material ⇓ Underside test: flip over the material Water test Use a fewdrops of distilled water in a hidden spot Scratch test Mild pressure with your fingernail Feel test Finished leather Suede-like fuzzy knap Water will bead up and roll off it. Will not scratch with mild pressure Silky […]
What Leather to Buy or What NOT to Buy
Here is a guest article from our friend in Spain, Lee Bryan of www.colorcare.eu. What to buy or what not to buy, that is the question! Don’t get caught out by the spotty sales assistant! The most common problem that consumers have when considering leather items is their complete lack of knowledge when […]
Video: Top Grain vs. Full Grain leather via Saddleback
Here is a video on the difference between top-grain and full-grain leather. Most furniture and some jackets and bags are made from top-grain leather but Saddleback Leather uses only full-grain leather. Here’s a chance for you to see the difference. Also here is a link to an article Dave wrote about their use of […]
Networking with my Competition?
Here are 3 trends I am experiencing as I attempt to bring my leather services business to the internet. As a result of this post, I want to connect with other leather pro’s around the world to share information, referrals and support. So if you see these trends too, let me know at leatherhelpguy@gmail.com. I’d […]
Some tips on cleaning delicate leathers
This article is actually a response to a specific customer I visited in Abingdon, Maryland. Because I believe the tips will also benefit others with delicate leather furniture, I’m going to share the article with everyone. Here are the pictures of a "mystery stain" and small discolored spot on the leather before and after I […]
DIY leather cat and dog scratch repair tips
Hello this is Chris. Found this question on twitter recently: Noticed that the cat has been enjoying my furniture after all. Anyone have any good leather repair ideas? Here was another recent tweet w/ a picture of a dog next to it: @Aggerscricket we scratch the leather sofas with our claws! The scratches […]
Preparing your leather jacket or bag for Winter 2025/26
Thank you for reaching out to LeatherHelp to get your leather jacket ready to enjoy this winter! If you’d like a quote for professional cleaning and repairs, use this link to send us your information and photos. The Cost: Once we have your information and photos, we will give you a price quote- Usually $125-$175 […]