wide eyes & laughter Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 We've had leather furniture for around 7 yrs. We have always taken good care of it - cleaning and conditioning routinely every 3-4 months, once in a while we've let it go 5-6 mos between these treatments. I haven't ever found a product that keeps the furniture looking nice - all products make it clean, shiny and smooth for about a month. I don't think leather furniture needs to be cleaned/conditioned this often - so I attribute this dissatisfaction to the products we've tried. Further, in the last year or so, due to sun exposure, the leather is "chapped" in some areas and worn-looking. I am tempted to try olive oil or something of the sort hoping it will sponge in and *really* condition the leather. But I don't want to make a mess of things, LOL. :bigear: for helpful, out of the ordinary tips OR even the name of a product that you really like - especially if your furniture is several years old.... Thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 bump :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I would try olive oil . I use it on my cabinets w/vinegar and get a beautiful shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 bumpity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 bump We're thinking of getting a leather couch and wondering what special care it would need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Anyone? :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Scroll down..... or do a "ctrl/f" for leather. This is meant for shoes - so I don't know. But this site is all around awesome. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8088/clngrn.html This came up in a google search - and I just had to share because who would have ever thought...... http://www.romanarmy.com/cms/content/view/106/85/ This cowboy is cute. Maybe saddles and couches are the same.... http://www.lexol.com/clintoncare.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 for the links. I'm reading them and should be able to figure out something here. I appreciate it. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I heard that saddle soap is great. It cleans and conditions. I saw it on that show "How Clean is Your House." I bought some but haven't actually used it yet. I found saddle soap at my local farmer's feed store. It's used for saddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I heard that saddle soap is great. It cleans and conditions. I saw it on that show "How Clean is Your House." I bought some but haven't actually used it yet. I found saddle soap at my local farmer's feed store. It's used for saddles. I'll look into that - sounds like a great option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I am now wondering about chemicals (hazardous to health) in saddle oils/conditioners would be a good idea for a couch. I am also thinking olive oil might become "gummy" on the leather furniture or stain clothing. After reading one link (re: metal/leather) there was suggestion that olive oil can both collect dust/dirt and turn rancid - but oil from nuts (walnut, almond) would be better choices. Still wanting input - anyone ever use almond or walnut oils on leather? I'm still googling but not coming up with much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 So why would other oils like nut oils not collect dust or turn rancid? Curious. I'm thinking back in the day they just used animal lard to condition leather. I'm trying to figure out what to use on my wooden cutting boards as I don't want to use mineral oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 So why would other oils like nut oils not collect dust or turn rancid? Curious. I'm thinking back in the day they just used animal lard to condition leather. I'm trying to figure out what to use on my wooden cutting boards as I don't want to use mineral oil. I came to the boards to (hopefully,:tongue_smilie:) get the quick, easy answers to my dilemma...had hoped to skirt around any investment of time/research, LOL. Ah, well.... I s'pose I'll get to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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