Keep your ottoman leather from looking dull and worn. You want the leather to maintain a nice shine without scratches, cracks and creases.
Take Steps to Protect Ottoman Leather
Protecting ottoman leather means keeping it out of direct sun. Over time the sun will lighten and discolor the ottoman leather. Place ottoman leather away from heating vents, radiators and fireplaces. Heat will dry out leather making it crack and prematurely age. Monitor children and pets around the ottoman leather since they can inadvertently cause scratches or punctures.
Maintaining Ottoman Leather
Regularly dust or vacuum ottoman leather. When vacuuming use the soft brush attachment. To routinely clean use a soft, moist cloth and move it in a gentle circular motion. Finish by wiping with a dry cloth. Immediately clean spills to prevent staining of the ottoman leather. Help maintain and restore moisture in the ottoman leather by using a leather conditioner.
Restoring Ottoman Leather
Use a chamois to buff out scratches that occur on the surface of the ottoman leather. The rubbing redistributes the wax in the leather to fill in the scratch. Deep scratches cannot be removed by this method. To remove ink stains lightly rub with a pencil eraser. If ottoman leather is dirty and soiled with coffee, wine, grease or other household substances it needs a thorough cleaning. Use warm water with dish soap and gently scrub with a moist cloth. Then wipe surface with a moist sponge.
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