How to clean a leather couch:

Cleaning a leather couch may seem intimidating at first, but it’s fairly easy especially if there are no stains to remove. For routine cleaning, follow the steps below:

1. Wipe the fabric with a microfiber cloth to get rid of crumbs or dirt.
2. Vacuum the couch using the crevice tool to go along seams, around any buttons and along the trim.
3. Work a leather cleaner into the leather one small area at a time, using a soft damp cloth. We like GH Seal Star Weiman Leather Cleaner and Conditioner, you can also use a mild soap solution.
4. Rinse the cleaner or soap with another damp cloth until it is removed. Buff with a dry cloth. If necessary, go over arms and headrests multiple times.
5. Apply a protectant to condition the leather, like GH Seal star Furniture Clinic Leather Protection Cream, to make it easier to remove future stains.

How to get smells out of couch fabric:

In between your deep cleans, freshen up your couch on a regular basis, especially as soon as it emits an unwanted stench. Whatever the reason — greasy takeout, wet dog, or messy kids — you can remove smells by sprinkling baking soda all over the sofa, or by spraying it with GH Seal Star Febreze FABRIC. Unlike some air fresheners, these products don’t just mask odors; they actually eliminate them.

More couch cleaning tips:

• If you only need to get rid of a few crumbs or stray hairs from a fabric couch, a lint roller is the easiest way to quickly nab small debris.
• For larger amounts of pet hair or crumbs, a good handheld vacuum can quickly clean up without the hassle of lugging out a full-size vacuum.
• Unfinished leather couches with stains will likely require a call to a professional to handle the job