A. The Suede Cleaner is what we would recommend for everyday cleaning of suede items. If you have an item of suede that is very dirty, then you could use the Pro Suede Cleaner. However, it is a solvent-based suede cleaner and so will strip out the natural oils from suede as it cleans. To restore the oils, you’ll need to treat the suede afterwards using the Suede Revive. Do not drag or pull your furniture across the floor or carpets as you can damage both the furniture and the flooring in the process. Being able to use Renapur’s Natural Balm Leather Conditioner and Restorer on various leather items around the house makes it very versatile. Lifetime Frame Guarantee - Available on sofas, sofa beds, accent chairs, armchairs, loveseats and footstools.

Obviously, if you’ve got a really grubby sofa at hand, you’ll take more time to clean it, and you may need to buy a replacement sponge/cloth, but you can factor this in later on. As noted, Astonish’s bottle is smaller than others. However, this is reflected in the price of the item, a price point that’ll sit well with those of you who are new to the leather cleaning world and want to ‘give something a go’. It also has a slight leathery aroma. So, if you want to make your leather goodies extra smelly, this would be ideal for you. But don’t worry, the smell isn’t overpowering. Prepare your sofa for cleaning – brush or vacuum the settee to remove crumbs and clumps of dirt from it (you’ll need to remove the sofa from its usual spot and any cushions).

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In addition to neutralising foul smells, the cleaner can make leather sofas soft to the touch and protect them for longer (general wear-related issues). Thanks so much all of you - loads of really good advice, and I feel some relief just reading that I have options! That’s why we’re partnered with Clearabee, the UK’s largest furniture recycling company. It offers a convenient same-day collection service and your old furniture will be recycled, reused or donated to charity.

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Apply the cleaner to the sofa – start working from the top of the settee to the bottom, and don’t add too much product, or you’ll have a gloopy build-up on the leather surface. Astonish prides itself on being biodegradable, not testing its products on animals and being vegan-friendly while also making sure that they create effective and easy-to-use products! Their leather conditioning cream doesn’t fall short of these principles! Weiman’s 3-in-1 Cream can be used on a variety of items including car interiors, furniture, shoes, coats, and purses. For best results, this product should be applied with a soft cloth. Once you’ve let it dry, you can buff it off with a clean cloth. Unlike leather cleaning kits that require multiple steps, this cream is highly effective and requires a minimal amount of work. You will have to put the work in to clean and condition your sofa. This, of course, may take time initially, but if you stay on top of the maintenance, this process will eventually speed up. However, be prepared to treat your settee more than once if you’ve got an extra stinky three-piece suite at home (like one from a smoker’s home).