When I was newly fangled with the above - I just cleaned with damp cloth but then I bought Mr Sheen wipes and was only able to sort of wipe down two sit-down cushions when the wipe became dry as of doing it just there now. Just wanted to see what it was like.
You could get through a whole packet if (and someday when I am up to it) I will give the whole suite a good cleaning. But would a damp cloth with a tiny bit of detergent be ok or would that take the brown dye out. Thanks for answers.
You shouldn't use detergent, a barely damp micro fibre cloth after you have removed any spills,dust and debris should suffice, then go over with a soft dry cloth.
right Mamy - no detergent then. I bought leather balming stuff like ages ago but find it sorta doesn't cover the "worn" marks (tiny) that I see when I have reading glasses on. Any advice there. Thanks
Mrs. bb advises the following:
use Autoglym Leather Cleaner, then Autoglym Leather Care Balm, both obtainable from car accessory shops, e.g. Halfords. Yes, I know that these are for cars, but leather is leather, and you will find that these two products are OK for your suite.
that's right Mamy - part of the suite's life. This won't be my last suite as I still like fabric and cream colour and so if I liked another one - I'll get it.
Leather suites are a bit like people: after a long life, ailments start to show that cannot be cured. We have to live with our ailments, and leather suites are the same!
I don't think a "repair kit" is needed...I'd buy some leather recolouring balm (in the appropriate colour/shade) if I was that concerned about the appearance.
I did buy a tiny pot of that Furniture clinic balm but whilst haven't used it much it didn't take away the wee marks. Ach I'll live with it until I get my new one.
The new suite was a nightmare, JJ. But then it was a rug to match, cushions to brighten it up, then cushions that didn't slip, then a teeny tiny table......
I'm waiting for you to want new curtains and wallpaper to finish it off. :D
oh - don't you worry Barry sweetheart. I've had my HandymanTom on Monday to do bits and bobs and put a right hand stair bannister on for me. £200
Then yesterday (my radiator has been leaking) - I knew this would happen radiator is 40 years old, plumber and his brother came this morning to say they are having difficulty in getting radiator which will match and a tile will have to come off my bathroom wall - but I won't see the missing tile -but they are coming tomorrow £200
£400 in two days
Can't stand workmen in my home - nooooooooooooooooooooo LOL