Cleaning High-End Upholstery

[TomG]

Have any of you ever heard of anyone using baby wipes to clean upholstery? I would think absolutely not. But a friend is recommending them to her mother. I told her that I wouldn't recommend it, mainly since I seem to recall they have some form of alcohol in them.. As well as disinfectants and such.

I've always used Lexol.

What are you using?

[Art]

Superior vinyl/leather Cleaner, Murphy's Oil Soap, Lexol Cleaner,Simple Green/Water 25/75. I've used them all, not much difference, except maybe price. Try everything and anything on an inconspicuous spot first; you never know what something is constructed with unless you made it yourself.

Art

[cultureslayer]

Maybe that's what the previous owners of my couch used to ruin the finish.

For friends that want something super easy, I suggest Fiebing's 4 way care. Tractor supply carries it and all you have to do is rub it in with a soft cloth. It's easy to keep a bottle in the living room and go over the couch while watching TV. I got a free leather couch that had seen better days and I didn't want to go through the process of refinishing it, but this stuff has kept it going for years now and the leather on the arms hasn't cracked any more since I got it. If it's dirty I would suggest a separate cleaner first.

[DrmCa]

How about Oakwood saddle soap?

I used it on everything from boots to jackets and it cleaned nicely leaving no stains whatsoever.