Identify the leather and protective finish
Check the furniture maker’s care label, model information and any product guidance before cleaning. Leather types and protective finishes respond differently to moisture, friction and chemicals. If the material is unknown, the coating is worn or the sofa is valuable, ask the manufacturer or a qualified leather-care specialist before applying a cleaner.
Remove ordinary dust without abrasion
Use a soft, clean cloth or an attachment recommended for the furniture to lift loose dust from accessible surfaces and seams. Avoid stiff brushes, abrasive pads and vigorous rubbing, which can mark a finish. Keep sharp objects and concentrated dyes away from pale upholstery where practical.
Use only a compatible leather-care product
Choose a cleaner only if the sofa maker permits it for the specific finish, and follow the product label for application and removal. Where instructed, test a discreet area and allow it to dry before treating a larger surface.
Do not use household bleach, alcohol, vinegar, multipurpose spray, conditioner or solvent unless the manufacturer expressly approves it.
Stop when discoloration may be a finish change
Yellowing can have causes that ordinary surface cleaning will not reverse. Do not scrub harder, apply whitening agents or layer products to chase a colour change. For dye transfer, cracking, peeling, deep stains or persistent discoloration, obtain an assessment from the furniture maker or a leather-upholstery specialist.
