There are few special products for cleaning eco-leather. The demand for them is very low, since most spots can be removed with more affordable products:
- melamine sponges (without adding products);
- laundry soap solution;
- alcohol solution from 20 to 50% or regular vodka;
- alcohol wet wipes;
- lemon juice;
- ammonia solution (weak, about 5%);
- hydrogen peroxide;
- dishwashing detergent.
Most special substances for cleaning eco-leather are used in dry cleaning of car interiors, but they can also be used at home. Among them:
- foams for cleaning artificial leather;
- sprays;
- universal detergents.
In a store with household chemicals, it is better to immediately contact a sales consultant.
Attention! Substances contraindicated for eco-leather:
- chlorine-containing;
- cleaning agents with acidic bases;
- solvents;
- powders;
- brushes;
- any substances of physical and chemical influence that can damage the thin layer of polyurethane on the surface of eco-leather.
How to clean an eco-leather sofa
Eco-leather has a water-repellent property and does not immediately absorb dirt. It is advisable to immediately wipe any stain with a damp cloth. There are almost never any marks left on dark furniture. Upholstery in light colors may leave a pale mark, which will require a little more effort.
Problems appear when the stain has had time to be absorbed. Stains from ballpoint pens are especially difficult to remove. In this case, you need to choose a method that will not damage the polyurethane layer on the surface of the upholstery, but will be able to deeply clean it.
How to clean eco-leather from dirt
It is better to start cleaning any stains with the most gentle substances, and only if they do not work, move on to more effective and aggressive ones. The eco-leather surface can only be rubbed with light pressure, without stretching.
Eco-leather comes in different qualities depending on the quality of the material itself and the thickness of the polyurethane layer. The same cleaning product may be harmless for the upholstery of one sofa and irrevocably damage the upholstery of another. Therefore, it is better to first try any product except, perhaps, a melamine sponge and a damp cloth on an inconspicuous area of furniture.
When cleaning a stain with laundry soap, lemon juice, a solution of ethyl or ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing detergent, this should be done with a soft cloth or sponge, or a cotton swab or disk. It is necessary to have clean water, a rag for clean water and a dry rag on hand. Eco-leather should not be in contact with water for a long time, and especially with other solutions. Penetrating into the material, the liquid changes its structure and can leave a noticeable stain that is more difficult to remove.
Important! When using special substances for dry cleaning, you must carefully and completely read the instructions for use and act strictly according to the instructions! Any deviation from the instructions may have irreversible consequences for the surface of the eco-leather.
How to clean eco-leather on a white sofa
When buying a sofa upholstered in white eco-leather, you need to take it for granted that maintaining it in perfect condition is especially troublesome. Even small stains are clearly visible on it, especially when exposed to natural daylight. And removing any harmless stain can result in stains and the appearance of a larger stain.
For particularly demanding owners of a white sofa, it is better to have a special cleaning product in their household. The most popular is Vineet. You can choose any other, and although there are not many of them, a sales assistant in a household chemicals store will probably find something suitable.
In any case, it is better to resort to stain removal using chemicals, even special ones, only if the dry method - a melamine sponge - does not help.
How to clean eco-leather from a ballpoint pen
Ballpoint pen paste can easily be called the main danger to eco-leather among contaminants.
Special chemicals do not always cope with it. Even the most effective ones leave strong stains after the first use. Repeating the procedure is necessary.
On Internet forums, participants share their personal experiences. There are many quite aggressive methods: hairspray, toothpaste, 70% alcohol solution (perfume), nail polish and shellac remover.
Attention! All of these methods are dangerous for the surface of eco-leather. Their use is a last resort.When using, it is necessary to clean the surface as quickly as possible from them with a cloth and clean water in order to minimize the destruction of the polyurethane layer. And don’t forget to first try it on an inconspicuous surface, for example, on an edge curved towards the floor or wall.
Important! It is better to start cleaning even such serious contamination as ink with gentle methods: melamine sponge, soap solution, lemon juice, special chemical, alcohol solutions. And only in case of unsatisfactory results resort to extreme measures.
How to clean a white eco-leather stroller
A baby stroller requires a special approach. Although its appearance is important, the priority remains the safety of the newborn and favorable conditions for his fragile health.
It is unacceptable to use products with harmful compounds and fragrances.
Caring for the stroller involves wiping it with a melamine sponge. For stubborn stains that a dry or damp sponge cannot remove, a solution of laundry soap, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol solutions are suitable. When using alcohol solutions, care must be taken to ensure that all vapors dissipate before the child is in the stroller. Weathering occurs quite quickly, but it is better to complete the procedure in advance of the walk. You can check whether the fumes have dissipated by simply smelling the stroller.
How to clean eco-leather covers
During use, car seat covers are regularly exposed to dust, dirt, sunlight, temperature changes and much more. Special products for cleaning eco-leather are mainly used in dry cleaning of car interiors. The choice of products is not as large as other groups of household chemicals, but it is there.
List of funds
The most common ones are listed below:
- Pufas Glutoclean artificial leather cleaner;
- Turtle Interior Dry Cleaners;
- Runway upholstery cleaners;
- Fill In interior cleaner;
- universal detergent Vineet.
Features of cleaning
Regular wet cleaning of the interior will eliminate excessive rubbing of the covers. But car covers are rarely stain-free.
Wet wipes for cars are an indispensable driver's assistant.
Stains that wet wipes cannot remove can most likely be removed with a melamine sponge and soapy water. To avoid streaks, it is important not to let the cover get wet for a long time; the surface must be quickly removed from soap with a clean damp cloth and wiped with a dry one.
Car cosmetics make the use of covers more comfortable and durable. Automotive stores offer special care products and water-repellent impregnations.
What to pay attention to so as not to spoil the covers by cleaning them yourself
Cleaning eco-leather covers yourself is easy. We choose the most gentle means: melamine sponge, laundry soap solution, alcohol solutions, hydrogen peroxide. You can purchase a special interior cleaner.
The main thing when cleaning eco-leather covers is to quickly and thoroughly wipe them from moisture, without tugging. At the end of the cleaning procedure, the covers must be dried at room temperature, without additional heat exposure (hair dryer, heater, heating, etc.)
If cleaning the interior yourself does not give a satisfactory result, you can take the car to a professional dry cleaner. A rich arsenal of tools and the experience of specialists almost always cope with contamination.
Attention! Using aggressive products (hairspray, toothpaste, 70% alcohol solution (perfume), nail polish and nail polish remover) to clean the salon is dangerous and highly undesirable. These products should only be used as a last resort and may damage the covers. Taking into account the risk, as well as the mobility of transport, dry cleaning services seem more rational.
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