Protected, Semi-Aniline, Purely Protected® Leather Care & Maintenance
Leather is a durable product, but not invincible. Understand that even most durable leather can be damaged with misuse. The three leather categories below are all maintained the same, and while they are considered easy to care for, routine cleaning is still required. Remember the longer a stain sits untreated, the harder it will be to clean. All leathers will have natural characteristics such as bug bites, small holes, scratches, healed scars, neck, and belly wrinkles. This is living proof that you own real leather!
Purely Protected® is a collection exclusively made by Carroll Leather. A special layering technique of pigments is applied to each individual product surface, and a water-based topcoat is applied for protection. Purely Protected® leathers offer the look and feel of a pure aniline, with the durability of a protected leather!
Protected leathers have an opaque pigment color applied to the surface, and a water-based topcoat applied for protection. Protected leathers offer a solid application of pigments with great color consistency. Some protected leather may have a subtle two-tone effect to add depth to the leather.
Semi-Aniline leathers are a blend of aniline dyes and pigments, allowing some of the natural characteristics of the hide to remain visible while providing some color consistency. A water-based topcoat is then added for durability. While semi-aniline leathers offer more protection than pure aniline leathers, natural color variations are expected. Please note that semi-aniline leathers may fade with sun exposure.
Routine Care and Maintenance
Proper maintenance is key to the longevity of your leather furniture, which should be cleaned weekly or biweekly depending on the environment and traffic. Gently wipe the leather down with clean soft white cloth and use distilled water only. This will keep the leather surface clean, which prevents build up from dirt, dust, body oils or lotions. For dried food and stains blot the area with a soft white clean cloth until the stain is soaked and releases. Then, blot the wet area with dry soft wet cloth and allow to air dry. Do not place your furniture near a direct heat source to prevent drying out and altering of the leather. Pets may cause damage to leathers by scratching, body oils, and daily use. We recommend covering the area where a pet lays to protect from additional staining.
For furniture that has been sitting for an extended period or has not been previously cleaned, we recommend wiping down the entire piece with distilled water using an clean white cloth and even pressure. This promotes a uniform appearance and helps prevent noticeable differences between cleaned and unclean areas. If harsh pressure is applied to a certain area during cleaning, it may darken the area.
Aniline Leather Care & Maintenance
Routine care is required to keep all leather products maintained to their best. All leathers may have natural characteristics such as bug bites, small holes, scratches, healed scars, neck, and belly wrinkles. This is living proof that you own real leather!
Aniline leathers are aniline dyed, with colored soluble dyes that allow for the hides natural characteristics to shine through. This leather is tumbled for up to 12 hours in large drums which ensures the dye is penetrated all the way through the hides. During this process, the dye will absorb differently throughout the hide, showing subtle color variations throughout. This is why there are color variations with aniline leathers. Each hide will absorb dyes differently, similar to how hardwood floor accepts stain. Aniline leather has no protective finish, and may scratch, fade, and patina over time.
Routine Care and Maintenance
Proper maintenance is key to the longevity of your leather furniture, which should be cleaned weekly or biweekly depending on the environment and traffic. If a spill occurs, we recommend using only distilled water and a clean soft white cloth. If you are using a colored cloth, the dyes could stain the leather. Blot the treated wet area with a dry soft white cloth and allow to air dry. Do not rub the area, as it may alter the surface of the leather. If the stain persists, professional care may be needed. This leather will fade in the sun with exposure. Do not place your furniture near a direct heat source to prevent drying out and altering of the leather. Pets may cause damage to aniline leathers by scratching, body oils, and daily use. We recommend covering the area where a pet lays to protect from additional staining.
Nubuck Leather Care & Maintenance
Nubuck leathers are made from the outer-layer, or top-grain, of a hide. Routine care is required to keep all leather products maintained to their best. All leathers may have natural characteristics such as bug bites, small holes, scratches, healed scars, neck, and belly wrinkles. This is living proof that you own real leather!
Nubuck leathers are crafted from premium top-grain hides and are dyed to achieve rich, vibrant hues. The surface of each hide is lightly buffed with ultra-fine sandpaper, creating the distinctive writing effect and velvety-soft touch that are characteristic of genuine nubuck leathers.
Routine Care and Maintenance
Nubuck leathers are maintained differently than other leather types. Proper maintenance is key to the longevity of your leather furniture, which should be cleaned weekly or biweekly depending on the environment and traffic. Nubuck leathers should only be vacuumed using a drapery nozzle. Gently brushing on a regular basis will help maintain the nap. If a spill occurs, we recommend using only distilled water and a soft clean white cloth. If you are using a colored cloth, the dyes could stain the leather. Blot the affected area. Do not rub, as it may alter the surface of the leather and risk ruining the velvety nap. Allow to air dry. If the stain persists, professional care may be needed. A rich patina will develop overtime with use. This leather will fade in the sun with exposure. Do not place your furniture near a direct heat source to prevent drying out and altering of the leather. Pets may cause damage to nubuck leathers by scratching, body oils, and daily use. We recommend covering the area where a pet lays to protect from additional staining.
