Alec1 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I bought a 'leather' sofa from here a little while ago. All okay for a few weeks then I noticed it was getting sticky on the seat parts. It is now unusable without a cover. Have done some research and it appears this might be particular to bicast leather. Obviously I would like to trust the sellers about this, as I was lead to believe it was 100% leather but since I did text them asking how they used to clean it, with no response forthcoming, I am guessing that I might have been duped. Leather cleaning products are really pricey, there are so many different ones, and it was a struggle to cough up the ?100 I paid for it...I just wanted something lovely and comfortable for a change instead of old and tired. If anyone has some advice, then I would be really grateful. Thanks in advance. :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 if it's pre-owned it's hard to say, as it can be due to the tanning process or spillages. If it'spillsages or effects or earlier treatments, you could just clean it. If it's poor tanning, I've found a website below that has some information.You have to be careful cleaning leather - as some cleaners are alkaline (Leather is acidic. Its pH is measured at between 4.5 and 5.0. Household cleaners are alkaline. Windex, 409, Mr. Clean are all common household cleaners with a pH of exceeding 9.0 and topping out at 11.45 (Windex). Mine was dirty, not sticky and I tried the following (avoiding household cleaning products)I tried vinegar mixed with olive oilhttp://www.topcleaningsecrets.com/house/how-to-clean-a-leather-sofa-at-home.htmlIt didn't particularly lift any deep dirt but made it feel nice. Might help?We used a leather car seat cleaner - I think we go it on the hardware shop across the road from the M&S on Lordship Lane. That made it clean!We also have a leather cleaning set from the DIY shop nearer to Goose Green. That wasn't too expensive ?10-?20 - something like that. Haven't used it yet. Got bit bored of the time it was taking....Whatever you do, try it on an area out of sight, so if it does strip the colour, you won't have to worry too much.Mine's cream and a bit lighter in patches but it may be just because it's actually REALLY clean in places!This is also informative - in the effects of the tanning process (if it had not been tanned properly) http://likeleather.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/leather-couch.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1071613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thank you Angelina, I'm going to have a shot at some of those ideas! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1072820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Or speak to Jerry at I.D. in Church road in Crystal Palace. He's been dealing in 20th C modern furniture for years, he knows much on the subject. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1072823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thank you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1072851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 There used to be a place at Vauxhall called "leather master" but they kinda specialised in specialist leather wear for men so may not have been able to assist (although your seat may have been even stickier after 🤔) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1073307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hahaha.....yes, I might get more than I bargain for, but hey....you only live once and I'm an open minded guy! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1073308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Get a room, guys. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1073564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynor Hill Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I always use Saddle Soap best thing ever and cheap I was advised years ago when I had cheap leather sofa and I still use it on my newleather sofas if if its good for horse saddles it's good for any sort of leather get the bar of soap cheaper just wash it then wipe it down with clear warm waterHope this helps Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1073761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Oh lovely d'ling Bondage and horses, ed really is getting more upper class by the day 🤔 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/130996-any-leather-experts-out-there/#findComment-1073935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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