Extend the life of your leather furniture

Leather is an exclusive and vibrant natural material that, with the right care, develops a beautiful patina and retains its strength and lustre for many years. However, without proper maintenance, leather will slowly dry out, lose its elasticity and become vulnerable to cracking and colour peeling.

How to best care for leather

To ensure the longevity of your leather product, we recommend using specific leather care products rather than regular household products. Proper care strengthens the leather surface and protects it from drying out, stains and wear.

Important: Always avoid washing-up liquid, brown soap, acidic soap flakes and other household cleaners - they destroy the natural surface of the leather and dry it out.

Choose the right care product for your leather

Before applying care, it's important to know the type of leather - whether it's aniline, semi-aniline, top grain or nubuck. Each type requires its own treatment, and the right product ensures both protection and preservation of the look.

At Illums Bolighus, we recommend care products from Guardian, which is known for its high quality. Many of their products have been tested by the Danish Technological Institute and carry the Indeklima label, which ensures that you care for your leather responsibly and gently - both for the furniture and your home.

Maintain regularly - not just when the damage is done

The best thing you can do for your leather furniture is to maintain it regularly before it shows signs of drying out. A good rule of thumb is to care for your leather product every 6-12 months, depending on how often it is used and exposed to sunlight or heat.

Quality leather and care products at Illums Bolighus

At Illums Bolighus you will find carefully selected leather furniture from international design houses as well as professional care products that extend the life of the furniture and preserve its natural beauty for many years to come.