Do you want to add a hint of glamour and luxury to your house without spending a fortune? Add a leather footstool to your shopping list right away! But if you do not take good care of your leather footstool, it will crack, fade, and look very sad very soon. So what can you do to prevent that? This article shares two methods of taking care of your leather footstool. 

Method 1: Clean the footstools:

  • Use a damp cloth to brush the leather at least once a week. Regular cleaning saves you the trouble of deep cleaning.
  • You can also vacuum it to remove dirt. 
  • Avoid using any kind of harsh soaps, as they can remove the natural oil of the leather. However, you can use specific cleaning agents made for leather.
  • Never use water to remove grease stains; instead, use a soft, dry cloth. 
  • If you spill tea, coffee, or other liquids on the leather, immediately soak the extra liquid with a cloth or tissue paper. Check the legs of the footstool and wipe the liquid to prevent staining. However, if it has dried up, then take a damp cloth and wipe the stains. Next, use a dry cloth to remove any excess water or moisture. 
  • If you have a footstool with storage, remove the lid and check for seepages or residual liquid inside and around the storage unit. Also, check the items inside to ensure they are not wet. 

Method 2: Maintain footstools:

  • Wet leather can attract mildew that deteriorates the leather's quality. Do not keep the footstool in damp and humid store rooms.
  • The leather footstool should not be kept under the sun. In case you take it out on your balcony or yard, make sure to bring it in. Exposure to the sun makes the leather brittle, and it will begin to crack in no time. 
  • Frequently add moisture to the footstools. Patting with a damp cloth cleans not only the footstool but also adds the required moisture. Dry leather is prone to cracking and damage.

In the end...

At Footstools and More, you can find the best leather footstools in various shapes, colours and textures. Moreover, we have a wide selection of footstools with storage, so you can find aesthetics and utility in one piece of furniture. We never compromise on style and quality to ensure you get the best furniture for your dream home.