Why are there different leathers?
Well there are not really different leathers more different finishes.By far the most common are pigmented or painted leathers, these are where a paint has been applied to the leather making it almost impervious to dirt but not too oils, grease etc.
There are several different leather finishes.
Pigmented, these are usually cream or brown but can be any colour.
Aniline, these can be easily damaged by spillages and should be treated with a protector.
Semi aniline
Suede and Nubuck, both of these are very prone to permanent marking by spillages as they are very absorbent.
Different cleaning methods are used to clean all of these and it is important the leather cleaner or you if you are trying DIY know the difference. If a Nubuck or Suede is wet cleaned then there could be terrible results, but there are a number of Faux suedes which should be wet cleaned and will be permanently damaged by using solvents.
As you can see getting it wrong can be very costly so it is usually better to employ a professional leather cleaner. Before attempting anything with leather it is best to work out which type you have.
Pigmented leathers are usually one colour but may have a different top finish to give an antique look, they will not wet out with water i.e should not change colour. Aniline and semi aniline will wet out and darken with water , although this will usually disappear as it dries.
Suede and Nubuck will wet out and become 'matted'.
Many people see leather as a maintenance free product and this is where many problem lay, regular wiping with a damp cloth will remove much of the soiling and add a bit of moisture in the process.It is always best to avoid baby wipes etc as these may damage the protective top coat causing future problems.
We have developed a method of cleaning pigmented leather, which make up 90% of leather sofas, which gives really excellent results.This method has evolved from several training days and on the job experience and can restore your leather furniture to an almost new appearance.
We can also supply leather cleaning kits specifically designed for pigmented leather.
More information can be found at http://leatherclean.co.uk and http://1st4carpetcleaning.com, both owned by myself.
If you wish to email me regarding any question, for a quotation or to recommend another leather cleaner in your area then please feel free.
Written by Doug Holloway, a qualified industrial chemist who also happens to be a carpet and upholstery cleaner.
My previous articles were entitled Eco Friendly Carpet Cleaning and How to Find a Green Carpet Cleaner.
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