| An old-fashioned leather chair is a beautiful add-on to | | | | expense. |
| any classic decor, and it is advisable to ensure that | | | | Cleaning Your Chair By Yourself |
| you keep it looking as clean and supple as the day you | | | | You can make your own leather cleaner easily at |
| brought it home. Fortunately, it's easier than you may | | | | home. It is not only more cost-effective, but the recipes |
| think to take care of your antique leather chair. Here | | | | eliminate the need for separate cleaning and |
| are some simple methods for preserving your | | | | conditioning of your antique leather chair. |
| new-to-you prize. | | | | Leather Cleaner: mix together 1 part regular white |
| Antique Leather Chair Maintenance Tips | | | | vinegar, and 2 parts either raw/food quality linseed oil |
| Leather is a very versatile fabric, and has been used | | | | or neat's foot oil. Neat's foot oil is oil rendered from an |
| since antiquity for a variety of reasons. From clothing | | | | animal. Simply rub it on with a lint-free towel, leave it |
| to footwear to furniture, leather is durable, attractive to | | | | through the night, and then buff the very next day. |
| the eye, and amazing to look at. | | | | Mildew Removal: mix identical portions of rubbing |
| It does however, demand some special attention. | | | | alcohol and water, and just spray right on any mildew. |
| Leather comes from a selection of places, and as | | | | Allow it to dry out naturally. You can make use of a |
| such there are a corresponding number of different | | | | fan to help you speed up the task. |
| leather cleaners available. It's best if you know | | | | Getting Rid Of Stains From The Antique Leather Chair |
| precisely what your antique leather chair is made of. Is | | | | While not all stains can be removed, here are some |
| it cow or buffalo? Sheep skin perhaps? | | | | home remedies to try. Most small stains can be |
| If you intend to use a professional leather cleaner, then | | | | treated with toothpaste. Scrub it in and then wipe it |
| you'll want to be sure that it will work as needed on | | | | away. Ink stains go when wiped with non-acetone nail |
| the type of antique leather chair you have. | | | | polish cleaner. For difficult stains, apply hairspray right |
| You can get professional leather cleaners, and that is | | | | on it and then clean off (use aerosol, never pump |
| of course the simplest way to do it... if you don't mind | | | | sprays). For water staining, try rubbing mayonnaise into |
| hauling your antique leather chair around town to their | | | | the stain and allowing it to lay a couple of hours before |
| premises. Some might be willing to come to your | | | | wiping it off. |
| house to clean, then again unless you've got a lot of | | | | With all these basic tips, your antique leather chair will |
| leather furnishings it is usually not really worth the | | | | stay looking as good as new! |