Leather Sofa Durability
- Leather couches will often be the priciest on the market. Prices can vary for specific leather couches based on the grade of leather and quality of the frame. Leather is the most durable of all the couch fabrics. It holds many advantages over other upholstery materials in terms of longevity and ability to clean.
- Leather is known for its ease of cleaning and simple maintenance. Leather can be preserved and kept from cracking by wiping it down with a damp rag or leather treatment products. It's naturally stain resistant and can easily be wiped down in the event food and drinks spill on the couch. Other couch materials absorb the odor of whatever is spilled on the fabric which makes leather a durable couch type for small children. Its also a good choice for pets that shed.
- When shopping for a leather couch opt for the more expensive, full grain leather if you are concerned about durability. Full grain is genuine leather, and is considered the strongest and softest type. Top grain leather sofas are of lesser quality. The top grain leather has been separated from its hide and layered with other lesser quality split hides to increase its durability.
- The feel of leather gets better over time. At first a leather couch will feel stiff, but just like a new pair of sneakers, leather stretches and becomes softer. Avoid placing the sofa in direct sunlight, which can fade the leather. You can use a vacuum cleaner with a attachment nozzle to get between the cracks of the sofa to pick up crumbs, pet hair and other small debris. Use leather conditioning products and avoid sitting on the couch with keys or other sharp objects attached to your waistline. This can puncture the leather.