Leather Care Guide

Explore the different types of leather, each with its own character, comfort and care needs. With the right maintenance, leather can age beautifully and last for generations.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Leather, being a natural material, benefits from proper care to maintain its long-lasting appeal. The care and maintenance of leather will vary depending on its use, environment, and frequency of use. With a few simple steps, you can preserve the leather’s natural beauty, allowing it to become even more refined over time. It is not necessary or recommended to protect your leather with any stain repellent upon the arrival of your new piece of furniture. However, we recommend vacuuming the leather furniture regularly with a soft brush nozzle. This applies to all leather from Fritz Hansen. Failing to do so will allow dust to fill up the pores of the leather, especially aniline and semi-aniline leather, which will compromise their comfort attributes and prevent natural breathing.

CLEANING

We recommend vacuuming your leather furniture once a week to maintain its condition. This is especially important for aniline and semi-aniline leathers, where the open pores can trap dirt. Always vacuum the entire surface before cleaning.

INSTRUCTIONS

Clean only when necessary. If cleaning is required, follow the directions below:

Step 1

Vacuum clean the entire surface area to remove all traces of dust. Use a soft brush attachment.

Step 2

Dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of soap flakes in a bucket with 1 litre/34 oz of hot water.

Step 3

Whip the mixture to create a foam. Soap flakes must be fully dissolved before moving on to the next step.

Step 4

When the mixture has cooled to a comfortable temperature, dip a soft cloth into the mixture and wring out any excess water.

Step 5

Scoop the foam from the surface and gently apply it to the leather. Make sure that all leather surfaces are treated equally.

Step 6

Allow the surface to dry before gently buffing it with a soft cotton cloth.

STAIN REMOVAL

Spot cleaning is not recommended for leather as it can cause discolouration. Instead, treat the entire surface area with soap flakes as recommended above. Damage caused by stain removers is not covered by the Fritz Hansen warranty.

CAUTION!

Avoid using cleaning products and sharp objects on leather. Sharp objects can scratch and damage the leather.

Textile dyes from non-colourfast clothing may cause permanent discolouration, especially on leather types with a natural surface finish (Grace, Natural, Embrace, Wild, Dunes®).