Due to the tight and secure wrapping to minimise movement during transit, when unwrapped, your sofa may appear a little ‘distressed’. This is entirely normal, and the illustrations below show how to rectify this in 3 easy steps:

With clean movements bring the back cushions of the sofa back to their original shape.

Spread the leather evenly across the seat cushions with the palms of your hands.

Give the arm pads a good plump and then straighten them as shown.

We tend to watch more television today, and consequently, our upholstery is used more than ever. There are generally three different types of interiors used in seat cushions, each having different properties and maintenance requirements. In all cases, rotate seat cushions where applicable and avoid having a ‘special seat’, as uneven use of seat cushions can give the sofa an unequal appearance. After use, repeating these steps on a regular basis will ensure your sofa looks newer for longer.

Human perspiration attacks the finish on leather and it must be removed weekly, wipe over the areas that you rest your bare arms and hands plus your head with a damp cloth, this also applies to areas rubbed by pets.

Prolonged contact with non-colourfast garments such as denim should be avoided where light coloured leathers are concerned, as such dyes can migrate and ‘bleed’ into the surface sealant of the leather. This is not a manufacturing defect. Regular use of cleaning and protection creams can help minimise the likelihood of this happening.

To reduce the incidence of unsightly creases the leather needs "feeding", this we advise three times a year. Once before the central heating is turned on, October, once again mid winter, Jan/Feb and again mid summer, July. If a chair is continually used all day, treat with conditioner more often, a little conditioner often is much better than overfeeding occasionally. By keeping your leather conditioned you protect it against stains and wear. Soft leather conditioned regularly will keep its protective sealant coating and rich colour, whereas neglected leather fades, creases and wears.