Upholstered furniture made of eco-leather, despite its cheapness, looks stylish and is very practical in everyday life. It “breathes” well and retains heat, and the embossed pattern repeats the texture of genuine leather to the smallest detail. It is pleasant to spend time on a sofa made of eco-leather, combining a delicious meal with watching TV. Only a cutlet with fatty gravy on tomato paste that suddenly fell out of the plate can greatly upset you. And if the upholstery is light, then this event can be equated to a tragedy. Do not despair! You can take care of such furniture and remove even old stains without much expense, quickly and efficiently.
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Features of care for eco-leather furniture
This material consists of two layers - a microporous polyurethane film with a natural material texture filling, which is applied to a polyester base fabric. The top layer provides good ventilation for the furniture, but at the same time allows moisture to pass through. And the strength of the upholstery depends on the material of the fabric base and its thickness.
Remember a few simple rules that will make care much easier:
- remove dust only with a slightly damp, well-wrung-out cloth or napkin;
- do not rub or press hard on the upholstery when wet cleaning the sofa;
- use napkins made of soft fabrics - microfiber, soft cotton, calico or flannel;
- place such furniture away from heating devices and direct sunlight;
- Once every six months, rub the leather upholstery of the sofa with a water-repellent compound for leather products;
- Trim and file the nails of your beloved dog who considers the sofa a place to spend time;
- To maintain shine, use the same products as for natural leather – creams and sprays.
IMPORTANT! The cream does not soak into the eco-leather upholstery. Therefore, remove its excess with a soft cloth.
How to remove fresh and old stains on eco-leather furniture
Finding a fresh stain or traces of ink on leather furniture is always unpleasant. Instead of finding out the "hero of the occasion", start quickly eliminating the consequences of the "accident". To remove fresh stains of dirt, it is enough to use a weak foaming solution of laundry or baby soap.
To remove a stain, follow these steps:
- Apply soap foam to the surface using a special bottled foamer or sprayer;
- rub it gently and without pressure over the contaminated surface, using circular motions from the center to the edges;
- When finishing cleaning, be sure to wipe the upholstery with a dry cloth or blot it with a foam sponge.
Remove old stains with weak solutions of ethyl, isopropyl or ammonia alcohol, as well as ammonia. Special stain removers should be used for very old and heavy stains.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION! Disposable wipes for wiping monitors are soaked in a solution of isopropyl alcohol.
What you should not do when caring for eco-leather furniture:
- Do not use brushes to clean the upholstery;
- do not use products containing chlorine or acids;
- do not use gasoline or turpentine to remove greasy stains;
- do not use a hair dryer to speed up drying;
- Do not use powders containing abrasive additives to remove stains.
How to clean a white eco-leather sofa
For a sofa with white upholstery, you can use the methods described, but it is better to buy a special furniture care kit in the store. It includes a cleaning agent, a bottled foaming agent, a water-repellent or protective cream, and a foam sponge.
IMPORTANT! When choosing cleaning agents, consider the chemical composition of the eco-leather from which the sofa upholstery is made. Use the furniture manufacturer's recommendations.
When the dirty stain is small, it can be removed with hydrogen peroxide:
- Place a cotton swab soaked in hydrogen peroxide on the dirty area for 10 seconds;
- rub it with quick and gentle movements;
- if the stain is not completely removed, add a few more drops of peroxide and repeat the procedure;
- wipe with damp and dry wipes.
Use shaving foam:
- apply foam to the contaminated surface;
- rub in circular motions;
- wait no more than 30 seconds;
- Remove foam with a damp cloth and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Furniture made of eco-leather will last longer and retain a luxurious appearance if you carry out timely and proper care. Regularly carry out wet cleaning and use special creams to maintain shine and protect against moisture penetration. For removal, use foaming detergents without chlorine and acids. In most cases, your sofa can always be saved and protected from dirt.