Leather Sofa Cleaning

We offer Leather sofa cleaning and some restoration services. Give Tina a call any time up to ten at night on Brentwood 01277 724016

Below is an article on the history of leather.

The Story of Leather Sofas

Leather is one of the more interesting materials that man has used through history. In function and value during the ancient and medieval times, you can compare it to wood and metal. Leather is a prime material that formed the foundation of ancient living. Zoom to the 21st century, and we see leather as an element of fine living.

Leather sofas and furniture are essential components to all luxurious homes. Leather is created by tanning the skin and hides of animals. Usually, cattle hide or cow skin is used to produce leather. When tanned and prepared, cattle hide is very flexible and durable – both properties that allow leather to achieve its intrinsic value.

Finished leather is sold in three forms; full-grain, corrected grain, and split leather. Full-grain or top-grain leather refers to hides that still have the skin layer. They are also called natural leather as little is done to change the hide to leather form. Since the leather is all-natural and nothing essential is removed, top-grain leather is very durable. Full-grain leather provides the best comfort since the material breaths naturally. Leather sofas with top-grain leather are very soft and comfortable. In addition, natural leather can become more attractive as time passes.

Full-grain leather is usually made from the finest hides. Thus, the best class of leather sofas comes from top-grain leather. Leather sofas with natural leather have two finished products; aniline and semi-aniline. Aniline finish preserves the natural beauty of the leather while semi-aniline finish is applied for aesthetic purposes. Both are pleasantly soft and delicate.

The different properties of the final leather product depend on the various methods used to treat the animal hide. Leather tanned using vegetable-based products and crops are softer and flexible, but they can be more vulnerable to water. Some leather is tanned using aluminum salts. Alum-tanned leather is less flexible and can rot in water, but it can produce lighter shades compared to vegetable-based tanning. Another substance to tan leather that produces the same suppleness while providing considerable durability is chromium. And the rarest tanning substance is the organic buckskin or animal brains. Leather made from animal brains is washable and softer. However, buckskin tanning is a time-consuming process, so you won't find buckskin leather as much.

Suede is a high quality class also used in leather sofas, but more so in shoes, boots, and jackets. Suede leather is taken from the thinner layer of the hide or the inner split. Since suede has a thinner layer, they are naturally less durable than top-grain leather. Suede is also more vulnerable to water and stain. Its real advantage over top-grain leather is that it can be produced more which makes it much less expensive.

Leather sofas come in different material, shapes, and sizes. The material that is elemental in the furniture will dictate its beauty, durability, and value in the long run. Suede leather is more practical and if you need leather sofas on a budget, then suede leather sofas are perfect for you. If you have money to spare, you can get an upgrade and buy the top-grain leather sofas. Either way, you are getting the best piece in your living room and that is what matters.

Mrs Gray, Brentwood. Ian came and cleaned our really old chesterfield leather sofa and it looks much improved. its very old so we did not expect much but Ian did a professional cleaning job.

Mrs Bullan, Brentwood. Our leather sofa is looking really smart now. we thought it was on its last legs and by having it cleaned it would give us some time to find a new sofa that we both liked. but now we are going to keep this one.

Mrs Woolly, Brentwood. What can I say but thanks very much great job on our leather sofa.
 

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