Natural Leather Cleaners

Commercial leather cleaning brands recommended by some furniture makers include Lexol, Mohawk, Leather Master and Leather Magic.If you want to keep the leather soft and supple, after cleaning and occasionally after that, you can apply a commercial leather conditioner. Brown recommends applying a good leather conditioner every six to 12 months. “This will help your leather piece maintain its own natural oils, keeping it soft and supple for many years,” she said. Brands she recommends include Leather Master, Mohawk and Leather Magic. She also advises checking the care label on the furniture before using any commercial product. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification advises avoiding conditioning oils that contain silicone or wax, which can make the surface permanently sticky.

The leather sofa at my brother’s house gets lots of wear and tear. This basic all-over cleanser left it polished and rich-looking again.