How can you maintain artificial leather sofas?

You find it everywhere; leatherette. For example, think of jackets, bags and shoes. But a lot of furniture is also made of artificial leather. This has both advantages and disadvantages. A common question about this is how best to maintain a sofa made of artificial leather, for example. In this blog you can read all about it and also which types there are.

How can you maintain artificial leather sofas?

You find it everywhere; leatherette. For example, think of jackets, bags and shoes. But a lot of furniture is also made of artificial leather. This has both advantages and disadvantages. A common question about this is how best to maintain a sofa made of artificial leather, for example. In this blog you can read all about it and also which types there are.

What is artificial leather?

Nowadays people are buying more and more artificial leather, imitation leather or fake leather. However, these are different words for the same thing. There is still often a lack of clarity about the difference between genuine and artificial leather. Artificial leather consists of a layer of textile and a layer of plastic. A drawing or structure that resembles leather is then applied to the plastic. Faux leather is not made from animal skin. On the other hand, real leather is made from animal skin. Faux leather is considered a cheap, animal-friendly alternative to genuine leather and it is also increasingly used in interiors.

What different types of artificial leather are there?

There are many different types of artificial leather. A few are listed below:

- Outdoor leatherette;
This non-slip top layer is made of PVC with a polyester backing. This makes this artificial leather virtually indestructible.
100% Waterproof, UV and saltwater resistant, rot and mold free.

- Basic Skai;
Beautiful smooth skai leather with polyester back, the top layer is 100% PU. The skai is splash-proof.

- King Countess;
High-quality, thoroughly tested material that is universally applicable for, among other things, boats and car upholstery. It is available in an extensive color palette.
Are you curious about the other types of artificial leather? Check it out here on the Big in Fabric website.

Tips for maintaining artificial leather sofa:

- Do not leave it in full sun for too long; This can cause discoloration.
- Avoid sharp objects; These can cause scratches and tears, such as pens, needles, dog and cat paws.
- Do not leave your pets on the couch; Pets can damage the sofa. If necessary, place an extra rug on the couch.
- Avoid printed matter such as magazines and newspapers on the couch; These can release ink and leave stains that cannot be cleaned properly or that cannot be cleaned on the sofa. Also be careful with jeans clothing. There is a great risk of staining on your seating furniture, especially with new jeans. This is a risk in particular on light-coloured coverings.
- Do not use the armrests of your sofa as a seat and do not stand in your sofa; Cleaning options for artificial leather sofa:

In addition to the fact that it is useful to stick to the above tips, it is important to thoroughly clean furniture made of artificial leather from time to time.
This can be done in several ways:

-  Cleaning with a mild detergent: A small drop of mild detergent cleans and maintains the imitation leather, but do not rub the material with detergents.

-   Natural leather cleaner: A mild and safe leather cleaner for all types of leather.

Effectively cleans and removes stains and old, soiled layers of leather cream.
-   Leather power cleaner: A powerful cleaner for coated and semi-aniline leather types, as well as for artificial leather.

Cleans, degreases and effortlessly removes intensive dirt and grime.
-   Leather ink remover: Removes (ballpoint) ink and lipstick from leather and artificial leather.