Reblog: Woman's 'leather' couch a fake despite sales pitch; 'bonded' leather shavings peel after 3 years

If you are on a mission to purchase new leather furniture this article is a must read! If only this lady would of done her research first! We at Fibrenew see these problems every week. There is no repair method for peeling bonded leather. Help us spread the word, post this to you Facebook page, tell your friends and family the facts about bonded leather because many furniture distributors are not! If the mfg tag does not say GENUINE LEATHER then it could very well be bonded or dura blend or fake leather. Fibrenew specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastics, vinyl, and fabric upholstery. www.fibrenew-franchising.com then choose your city to contact a franchise near you we are world-wide. We are here to help. Watch the video here!

Do not use shoe polish on leather upholstery

It is a common mistake to use shoe polish on leather upholstery.  People try to use it on furniture and on their leather car seats, but it doesn’t work.

The leather used in upholstery is tanned differently from the leather in shoes.  It does not soak up shoe polish like shoes do, so the polish will just sit on the surface of your leather and make a sticky mess.

Depending on the type of damage, you may have a number of other alternatives.  Professional leather repair experts can usually fix scuffed, faded, torn or otherwise damaged leather for a fraction of the cost of replacing or reupholstering furniture and auto seats.

There are a number of other home remedies and wives’ tales about using home products on leather.  We do not advise using the following:

•     Olive oil
•     Beeswax
•     Hair spray
•     Markers
•     Window cleaner
•     Finger nail polish remover
•     Disposable cleaning supplies and wipes

Questions or experiences with shoe polish?  Post them in the comments or visit www.fibrenew-franchising.com!

Source: Fibrenew