How to care for eco-leather?
Upholstered furniture from eco-leather, despite its cheapness, looks stylish and very practical in everyday life. It perfectly "breathes" and retains heat, and the embossed pattern repeats the texture of natural leather to the smallest details. On the couch from eco-leather it is pleasant to spend time combining a delicious meal with watching TV. Only a cutlet with a fat gravy on tomato paste, suddenly dropped out of a plate, can upset you greatly. And if the upholstery is light, then this event can be equated with tragedy. Do not despair! It is possible to care for such furniture and remove even old stains, without special expenses, quickly and efficiently.
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Features care for furniture from eco-leather
This material consists of two layers - a microporous polyurethane film with a gasket of the texture of a natural material, which is applied on a fabric of polyester base. The top layer provides good ventilation of the furniture, but at the same time it 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 greatly facilitate care:
- remove dust only with a slightly damp, well-wrung cloth or napkin;
- do not rub or press with force on the upholstery when doing wet cleaning of the sofa;
- use soft tissue wipes - microfiber, softcotton, calico or flannel;
- place such furniture away from heating appliances and direct sunlight;
- once in six months, rub the leather upholstery of the sofa with a water-repellent composition for leather products;
- Trim and cut the claws of your beloved doggy, who considers the sofa as a place for constant pastime;
- To preserve shine, use the same means as for natural leather - creams and sprays.
IMPORTANT! The cream is not absorbed in the eco-leather upholstery. Therefore, remove its excess with a soft cloth.
How to remove fresh and old stains on furniture from eco-leather
Finding a fresh stain or traces of ink on leather furniture is always unpleasant. Instead of finding out the “hero of the occasion”, proceed to the emergency response of the “accident”. To remove fresh dirt stains, it is enough to use a weak foamed solution of household or children's soap.
To remove the stain, follow these steps:
- Apply soap suds to the surface with a special bottle frother or sprayer;
- carefully and without pressure, pound it on the contaminated surface, in a circular motion from the center to the edges;
- at the end of the cleaning, be sure to wipe the upholstery with a dry cloth or blot with a foam sponge.
Remove old stains with weak solutions of ethyl, isopropyl or ammonia, and ammonia. Special stain removers should be used for very old and heavy soiling.
NOTE! Disposable wipes for wiping monitors are soaked with a solution of isopropyl alcohol.
What not to do when caring for furniture from eco-leather:
- Do not use upholstery brushes;
- do not use products containing chlorine and acids;
- do not use gasoline and turpentine to remove greasy stains;
- do not use the dryer for accelerated drying;
- Do not use for removal of stains powders with abrasive additives.
How to clean a white sofa from eco-leather
For a sofa with white upholstery, you can use the methods described, but it is better to purchase a special kit for furniture maintenance in the store. It consists of a cleaning agent, bottle blowing agent, water-repellent or protective cream and foam sponge.
IMPORTANT! When choosing cleaning products, consider the chemical composition of the eco-leather, from which the sofa upholstery is made. Use the furniture manufacturer’s recommendations.
When a dirty spot is small, it can be removed with hydrogen peroxide:
- put a cotton swab moistened with perhydrol on a dirty area for 10 seconds;
- rub it with fast and not strong movements;
- if the stain is not completely removed, add a few more drops of peroxide and repeat the procedure;
- wipe off with wet and dry wipes.
Use shaving foam:
- apply foam on the contaminated surface;
- rub in a circular motion;
- wait no more than 30 seconds;
- remove the foam with a damp cloth and dry it well with a dry cloth.
Furniture made of eco-leather will last longer and keep a chic appearance if you carry out timely and proper care. Regularly do wet cleaning and use special creams to preserve shine and protect against moisture penetration. Use foam detergents without chlorine and acids for removal.In most cases, your sofa can always be saved and protected from dirt.
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