Fine leather is soft and luxurious making it an ideal choice for furniture. With the right care, leather improves with age, providing many years of enjoyable use. Even the best leather, however, is subject to damage.

Different types of leather require different care and maintenance. If you are uncertain about the type of leather you have, check with your sales representative or contact the store where you purchased the item. As a general rule of thumb, pretest all of the care products in a hidden area to make sure they are compatible with leather.

To maintain the rich, natural look of your leather furniture, we offer the following general recommendations.

General Leather Care Tips

• Avoid using or placing sharp objects on leather goods. Leather is very durable, but not accident or damage proof.
• Place your furniture a minimum of two feet from radiators and other heat sources.
• Protect your leather furniture from direct and even indirect sunlight. Some leathers, such as full and semi-aniline, will fade over time.
• Avoid air pollution such as cigar or cigarette smoke and cooking fumes, which cause leather to fade or change color.
• Keep leather free from dust by dusting with a cloth, preferably once a week.
• Clean leather once a month if the furniture is used daily and at least 4 times a year. Don't rub! Sponge gently until all grime and stains are absorbed.
• Blot spills immediately.

Please note: Many common household cleaning products can cause severe damage and costly repairs, and improper cleaning may void your furniture protection plan.

Leather Types

• Nubuck (buffed) - process of raising fibers on grain-side of hide to give a nap effect by buffing.
• Naked/Full-Aniline - Leather that has been dyed with aniline, a transparent dye which permeates the entire hide. However, there is no pigment (paint) or finish put on pure aniline-dyed leather to correct hide imperfections. Best suited for light use.
• Semi-Aniline - Leather that has been dyed with aniline, a transparent dye which permeates the entire hide. However, there is either a clear lacquer or slightly pigmented finish applied to improve resistance to wear and light. Slightly more durable than full-aniline.
• Pigmented - Hides that are aniline-dyed, then treated with a heavy pigment (paint) and top coating. Ideal for heavy use or active families.
• Corrected, Pigmented & Embossed - Pigmented leather that has been totally buffed of any imperfections, and then embossed with an artificial grain to improve the appearance.
• Split - The bottom layer of the hide, which has been separated from the top grain. Split hides are generally weaker than top grain leather and may be used in less expensive upholstered furniture applications. Split hides are not recommended for heavy use.
• Suede - Process of raising fibers of the flesh-side of hide to give a nap effect of buffing.
• Tanning - A technical process that converts raw hides into a non-perishable material called leather.

Cleaning Instructions

1. Pretest all of the care products in a hidden area to make sure they are compatible with the leather.
2. Water-based spills and stains such as coffee, ketchup, milk, etc. may require leather cleaner. Refer to leather cleaning instructions provided with product.
3. For oil-based spills and stains such as popcorn grease, salad dressing or other non-water-soluble spills, wipe the leather clean with a clean, dry cloth. Allow for the remainder of the stain to dissipate into the leather over a 24-hour period. Do not use leather cleaner, leather conditioner, water or soap on oil-based stains.
4. Never use saddle soaps, oils, all purpose cleaners or solvents. Use of these products could damage the finish. Modern tanning techniques do not require such products. Most spills will blot up easily with a dry cloth or paper towel.