Leather products care

Leather is a natural material and, if properly cared for, will maintain its beauty for many years. Direct exposure to sunlight can cause leather to fade, so always protect leather from sunlight and do not put your leather product close to direct heat.

Caring for your Cowhide Rug or Cowhide Pillows

Concerning product care, cowhide rugs and cowhide pillows are very easily cared for. Simple soap and water on a sponge will deal with most problems. Steam cleaning your cowhide rug, cowhide pillow and custom cowhide area rug will also work as long as you don’t soak the leather backing. You can also vacuum the carpet in order to get it clean.

WARNING! NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN LEATHERS

Maintenance of Leather Products for decoration purposes

For normal maintenance over the years, we suggest the following:

  • Dust your leather product weekly just as you would a glass table with a dry clean towel.
  • Once a month clean your leather product with a soft damp cloth taking care not to soak the leather.
  • If the leather product requires a more thorough treatment, use a soft damp cloth and a light soapy solution. Apply the solution in circular motions until the dirt is removed. Repeat this process using clean water if necessary. Do NOT use a hair dryer or any other domestic appliance to dry your leather product.
  • Do not use domestic products, polishes, wax polishes or saddle soap to clean
    your leather product as this can damage the product.
  • Do not let belts, buckles, studs, zips or any sharp object come into direct
    contact with the leather as this can damage the product.
  • These cleaning instructions ONLY apply to leather products and do NOT apply to suede or other fabric ranges.

Note: All leather will stain from liquids, body oils, and perspiration. We recommend you clean any stains immediately. For stubborn spots and stains, blot excess liquid immediately with a clean, absorbent sponge or cloth. If necessary, use a slightly dampened white cloth and wipe the entire affected area gently two or three times by blotting dry with soft cloth. Do not use a hair dryer to accelerate drying time. Repeat this process as needed and let air dry naturally.

We recommend: Always test-clean on a hidden area of leather to confirm results before you attempt to apply a treatment. On any leather, there can be some transfer of colour when applying a slightly damped white cloth to stubborn stains. So do not rub it hard, just gentle smooth strokes.


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