Home & Decor Malaysia – July 2019

GENERAL GUIDE

In the shade

Leather furniture wants to be

placed in an area of the living

room with no direct sunlight.

Like other natural materials,

leather can easily dry up if

exposed to intense sun rays

overtime, potentially causing

it to crack. The same can be

said for other heat sources

which have the same drying

effect.

Overall wipe

Unlike fabric, leather is easy

to deal with when it comes

to removing surface dust.

Simply use a damp piece of

microfiber cloth to give it a

quick wipe down. A word

of caution, however; certain

leathers are absorbent, so

choose an inconspicuous

spot to check. If it proves to

be absorbent, switch your

cleaning practice to include a

duster or a dry cloth.

Vacuum the crevices

Like every piece of furniture

with folds and crevices, you

can assume that various

particles will get in them,

which may damage the

material over time through

friction if it is coarse. Use

the special attachment that

usually comes with your

vacuum cleaner to suction

out these trouble areas after

you wipe down the leather.

Buying your first

leather piece is

like making an

investment. It is

one that can last a

lifetime if you give

it the proper care

and maintenance.

Leather Care