What you should pay attention to when buying:
Leather upholstered furniture1.Method of leather processingBefore becoming upholstery, leather undergoes a special treatment called tanning. Without it, the material of animal origin will not last long and very soon the leather will simply begin to rot. There are two types of tanning. The first, the most common is chemical, when the leather is impregnated with various chromium compounds. They penetrate deeply into the structure of the leather and, in principle, remain there - without harming the person sitting on the sofa. The second method is tanning with plant extracts. It is clear from the name that this method is a priori environmentally friendly and absolutely safe for humans. So the choice is yours. Let's just say that this type of tanning is used only by some of the largest manufacturers, such as Ligne Roset (France), Rolf Benz, Bruhl & Sippold, WK, de Sede (Germany). 2. Quality of painting Leather treated with plant extracts is superior to chrome in terms of environmental friendliness, but it has lower lightfastness and fades faster in the sun. If you think that a smooth, even surface of a leather sofa is what you should strive for, you are mistaken. With the right technology, the paint does not cover the surface with a continuous impermeable layer, as a result, the texture and pattern of the leather remain visible. A high-quality painted product has a soft, rough surface; if you run your hand over it, you feel a pleasant warmth. 3. Durability of seams and joints An indicator of quality and a guarantee of a long service life of a sofa are even double seams. 4. Back of the sofa Be sure to inspect the sofa from all sides - the material used to finish the sides and back should be of the same quality as on the front side. Good manufacturers do not skimp on finishing! 5. Elasticity of upholstery When choosing a sofa, be sure to sit on it. When you get up from the sofa, pay attention to how quickly it returns to its original position. Good leather springs well and does not leave folds.
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- This material does not like direct sunlight.rays and strong temperature changes - in the sun, the skin burns out faster, and from the heat it loses elasticity. For the same reason, you should not place it near heating devices.
- Various dirt-repellent impregnations will allowyou almost forget about leaving. It is enough to wipe the sofa with a special remedy every six months or a year, then wipe it dry. Use soap and powders can not.
- Leather treated with natural impregnations,afraid of coffee, red wine and fruit juices. These stains are quite difficult to remove, so when sitting on a leather sofa, prefer other, safer drinks.
Thanks to these simple recommendations, your favorite leather sofa will serve as faith and truth not only to you, but also to your children and even to your grandchildren.
