Various types of leather require different care processes.

• Aniline - Also known as natural, pure, naked or unprotected leather.
• Protected - Also known as finished semi-aniline, everyday, pigmented and painted leather.
• Nubuck - Also known as chaps, distressed, bomber and suede leather.

Protect your leather from spills and stains

Protect your leather from spills and stains.

The reason that leather’s such a good investment is because it’ll last four or five times longer than fabric or man-made fibres if you look after it properly. Body oils, perspiration, skin acids and other soils can work their way into the leather over time – if you always sit in the same spot on the sofa, you’ll notice the difference in condition with the less-used seats, which will look fresher and plumper. Many cleaning products currently aren’t suitable for leather and actually break down leather finishes, which makes it dry and crack. Chem-Dry’s leather care products have been endorsed by more than 300 tanneries and manufacturers, so are safe and effective for all types of leather.

Scuffs, scratches, cuts and fading

All leather furniture is vulnerable to scuffing, scratches and fading, and it’s likely you’ll suffer from at least one of these at some point. A scratch or scuff isn’t beyond repair though – Chem-Dry of Liverpool technicians are trained to solve leather problems. We stock 60 pigment colours –similar to those used in the tanning process – which we use to repair scrapes or scratches on leather. They’re also good for revitalising colour on sensitive aniline leathers.

Why do I need to clean and protect my leather?

• Oils & Grease - leather is a natural material, and body oils from humans and animals attach and hold on to leather. You can often see where oils have worn they way into the head cushions and armrests of your furniture, which can seriously damage its protective finishes.
• Atmospheric Soils - think about the dust that builds up on hard surfaces – like your bookshelves and coffee tables – and then think about the same dust building up on soft leather. Add to that the airborne oils – cooking oil, for instance – and atmospheric pollution present, to some degree, in every home. These pollutants settle on your furniture throughout the house and can wear down leather over time.
• Common Soils - a busy house means a constant stream of people coming in and out. Soils include dirt tracked in from the garden, plus sand and fibres from plants, which are carried in your house by you, your family and your pets.
• Dyes and Inks - The inks from newspapers or leaky pens and dyes from denim can transfer onto leather in a process called dye transfer means inks from newspapers and tough fabrics like denim can be transferred onto your leather furniture, discolouring it and damaging the surface.

How often does leather need cleaning?

We recommend a regular cleaning schedule including professional cleaning twice a year.

Can I clean my leather myself?

Call us on 0800 980 7305 for a leather care quote, or if you’d like to get hold of our Home Leather Care Kit (our Home Leather Care Kit includes Chem-Dry's soft cleaner, which cleans the leather first, and our Protection Cream, which rejuvenates and protects your leather.).