Why employ a specialist?
Leather and suede are popular materials used in interior design, especially for upholstery. Both are natural materials – leather being tanned hide, pelt or animal skin, usually from cows, and suede being made from the inner splits of a side of leather. Leather is surprisingly resilient and durable while suede is softer, open-textured and therefore more susceptible to dirt and stains. Both leather and suede are not washable in the way that cotton or other fabrics would be so don’t shove your leather cushion covers in the washing machine! Incorrect cleaning methods can remove the natural preservative oils which leather and suede contain, causing unnecessary wear and tear. Dirt must instead be removed using special leather and suede cleaning products, preferably by a competent professional. A variety of different types and grades of leather and suede are employed in upholstery and other interior design uses, each requiring specific cleaning and care. This knowledge and expertise is what y
