Care and Maintenance

Cleaning is perhaps something that is given too much emphasis. Leather furniture in a normal domestic environment should require little attention and any cleaning should be done only when necessary. It is not essential to the life of leather that it should be cleaned regularly, but at the same time an accumulation of dirt and grease over a period of time is undesirable and obviously, the longer it is left the more difficult it will be to remove. Dirt is abrasive and over a period of time in extreme circumstances will cause the removal of the protective coating. Regular cleaning can be done simply by using a damp cloth, taking care not to soak the leather.
It should be noted that full grain aniline leather or russet leathers cannot be cleaned with water or soap solution. Any attempt to do so could result in the leather being irreparably damaged.

Cleaning of finished leather

Use a cloth soaked in a mild soap/water solution (not detergent) and wring it out until damp. Apply the cloth to the surface of the leather in a light circular motion, turning the cloth regularly. Avoid aggressive rubbing action. Repeat with a damp cloth rinsed in clean warm water.
Allow to dry and then lightly polish using a clean, dry soft cloth.

Don't use cleaning fluids and preparations unless specifically directed by the tanner.

Don't over clean - leather really doesn't take much looking after!

Don't use wax/spray polishes - upholstery leather is not the same as shoe leather! Wax polishes and furniture spray often contain silicone which will, in time, produce an unpleasant sticky feel to the leather.

Don't feed - modern leathers do not require 'feeding'. Despite this, there is much encouragement to use so-called hide foods, care kits, saddle soaps and waxes - avoid them all!

For further advice on care and maintenance please contact the tannery or its recognised Agents.

Andrew Muirhead Leather Cleaner Wipes

Each wipe contains just the right amount of cleaning solution. Simply pull out a wipe, clean your Andrew Muirhead Leather and dry with a clean cloth.

Suitable for all Andrew Muirhead finished Leathers. Available in industrial sized packs of 150 wipes and domestic sized packs of 100 wipes.
For more details or to order Leather Cleaner Wipes, fill in your request here.