Cleaning Your Barcalounger Leather Recliners

Barcalounger recliners have been synonymous with furniture and comfort for decades. This recliner is something each American home should have. This company creates fine leather recliners that offer excellent style and comfort. Barcalounger recliners have built an impeccable reputation in the industry.

Keeping your recliner clean is very important. Leather can be very delicate; because of this knowing the right cleaning techniques is important to keep your recliners looking new for years to come.

Common Cleaning Techniques

The simplest way to clean your Barcalounger leather recliners is dusting. Even if you’re the most cautious homeowner, you cannot stop dust from accumulating on the surfaces of this leather furniture. To remove the dust, make sure to use the soft-bristled attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Use only the lowest setting on your vacuum cleaner. The combined strength of the suction power of your vacuum and the sharp edges of the attachment can scratch the leather and tear the material.

A good alternative is the use of dry dusters such as Swiffer pads or feather dusters. Another better way to remove the dusts on the surface is with a damp cloth. If you’re going to use this method, dampen the soft (cotton) cloth with warm water and slowly wipe the surfaces until the dust is removed.

Treating your leather once in a while (once every 3 months) will also help preserve the natural texture of your leather Barcalounger recliners. You can mix 1 part of white vinegar with 2 parts of linseed oil. This solution will now serve as your leather cleaner and conditioner or you can just mix warm water with a detergent. Using a white lint-free cloth apply the solution and let it sit for at least 10 hours or overnight and polish it the following day to bring back the shine of the leather surface.

Removing the Stains

While common care and maintenance of leather recliners is fairly easy, stains may sometimes seem like a nightmare. Well, the best way to remove stains is to avoid them. The moment a spill happens on the leather recliner, blot it as much as you can using paper towels or soft clean towels.

If the stains cannot be avoided and it sticks to the leather, you can try removing it by applying plain toothpaste or spraying a hairspray straight onto the affected area. Using a clean damp cloth wipe, the residue on the surface. Don’t get disappointed if you can’t remove it on your first application, it may take several applications before you can completely remove the stains. Ink stains can be a little harder to remove. To treat ink blots, you can use acetone.

When trying to clean your leather Barcalounger recliners with any cleaning solution, it is best that you test it first on an inconspicuous spot on the leather. This will allow you to test if the cleaning solution will discolor or damage the leather.

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