Expert Leather Cleaning and Restoration Service
Leather cleaning and restoration is a specialized process designed to preserve the look and feel of leather and suede furniture. We at Mother Nature’s Cleaning appreciate the investment you make in your leather furniture, and when cared for properly, it will outlast a fabric upholstered piece by a decade or more.
Regular Leather Cleaning and Conditioning (every 6 months) are critical to keep your furniture in good condition and protected. Neglected leather becomes dry, brittle, wrinkly and faded. If your beautiful leather has become dull, faded, scratched, stained, or is just showing its age, we can restore your investment to its former beauty.Restoration of your fine leather is an art form and our certified technicians are artists.
We have been trained and use bespoke products from ADV Leather in Northern California, near Eureka. Their experience dates back to 1988 and we have been working closely with them for going on six years. All of our leather products are completely non-toxic and gentle, but effective.
Cleaning and Conditioning Service
Leather cleaning is a specialized process designed to preserve the look and feel of leather furniture and car upholstery. Leather’s unique characteristics, such as its ability to breathe, and visible properties such as a vein, tick, and scar marks (beauty marks) require special understanding and knowledge in order to understand how to professionally clean and condition and to know when the piece needs restoration.
Restoration Service
Providing a professional leather cleaning service is not just about the cleaning. Over time, and without proper bi-yearly maintenance, leather will start to show its age. Dry, unconditioned leather is at high risk for permanent tears, deterioration and staining. Once this occurs, if it’s not already too late, then we turn to restoration.
Leather manufacturers use various dyeing, pigmentation and construction techniques to achieve different appearances and effects. Understanding these techniques, along with the characteristics of different types of leather is what sets us apart from the rest. We take pride in understanding the work that we perform.
Whatever problem you’re experiencing with your leather furniture, depend on Mother Nature’s Cleaning to educate you and provide you with your options regarding care, maintenance, cleaning or restoration.
Below are 9 tips to keep your leather soft and supple and looking new.
- Stick to a regular program of cleaning and conditioning (every 3-6 months depending on use and environment.)
- Limit exposure to heat, direct sun or air conditioning which can cause leather to dry, crack or discolor
- Beware of “Home remedies” that can cause irreversible damage.
- If you spill liquid on leather, use paper towels or a soft cloth to blot moisture
- For oil or grease marks, sprinkle with dry cornstarch
- Silicone permanently damages leather and can make repairs impossible, don’t try that at home.
- Oils can turn leather dark or cause it to peel they will also speed up decay. Cooking oils will turn rancid – never use them on your leather furniture – keep them in the kitchen
- Detergents, solvents and all-purpose cleaners will dry out fine leather – you won’t notice it right away, so you may think it is working since it will clean the leather, but it speeds up deterioration, so please don’t use them for cleaning
- Putting water on a grease stain will cause additional discoloration – just sprinkle on some cornstarch, let it sit and wipe it off with a towel.
- Urine must be rinsed off of leather immediately. Once it soaks in and dries, restoration is the only solution.
- Please do not trust any website that recommends using Saddle Soap or Murphy’s Oil Soap on leather. Saddle soap was designed for saddles… your leather furniture is much different.
Call the Team at MNC to answer your questions about professional leather cleaning and restoration services for Upholstered Furniture, Auto Upholstery, Garments and more. 415-991-0500.