Lazyboy Recliners Fabric and Leather Care

Lazy Boy recliners are products of the highest quality, but even the most durable of the materials will eventually fail the test of repeated use, especially if it’s not being treated with care. That’s why, if you want your Lazy Boy recliner to remain intact, you’ll have to clean the fabric that covers it regularly. If you already own a Lazy Boy recliner, you might find it useful to read about the best way of taking care of such products.

1. How to clean upholstery
In general, frequent vacuuming and brushing should prevent the soiling of the fabric. When the furniture gets stained, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind in order to clean it properly.

Code W means that it’s safe to clean the recliner with water. Use only water-based shampoos and foam cleaners specially designed for upholstery. To prevent circling, clean the stain by rubbing it from the outside.

Code S means that you’ll have to clean your furniture with dry cleaning solvents, and avoid using water during the process.

Code S/W means that you can use a combination of water and dry cleaning solvents.

Code X refers to the items that can be cleaned only by vacuuming. Liquid cleaners and foams will only damage this type of fabric.

For water-based stains, like wine, soft drinks, mustard and ketchup stains, it would be best to use a combination of neutral soap and water. Remove the stain by gently rubbing it with the prepared cleaning liquid from the outside, and rinse it thoroughly with water after you’ve finished. You can also blot the cleaned area with a towel, and vacuum it to restore the usual look and feel of the fabric.

Oil-based stains include ink, cosmetics and shoe polish stains. Although most of them can be treated in the same way as the water-based stains, heavier ones may require a solvent compound. In that case, practically any upholstery cleaner can be used so long as it doesn’t contain bleach.

2. How to clean leather
Leather is a natural premium material most consumers prefer for their Lazyboy recliners. And to maintain the look and feel of leather, adequate maintenance with proper cleansing is required. Otherwise, you can have faded, cracked, and saggy leather, which doesn’t look good! Leather is generally much easier to handle than the other upholstery materials. However, there are various types of leather materials, each of which requires a different treatment. That’s why it would be best to adjust the way you clean your recliner to the type of leather that’s been used to cover it.

In general, as with fabric, vacuuming and brushing the recliner should help keep it clean. To prevent the leather from fading, make sure that you’ve put it someplace far from the direct sunlight. If you don’t want it to dry and start cracking, keep it away from radiators and other heat generators. When the recliner gets stained, blot the stain instead of rubbing it, and never use chemicals, saddle soaps, or anything else that could in any way damage the finish. It’s also recommended to avoid leaving newspaper lying on leather furniture, since the ink can rub onto it and leave a stain that would be hard to remove. For weekly dusting, use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with distilled water and wipe gently. Or use a leather cleaner if available. Use a crevice tool to deep clean the edges and corners.

Here is how you can maintain the leather of your new lazy boy recliner:
1. Clean spills immediately. Like any upholstery, spills can stain leather if not cleaned up quickly. Always blot the spills, and never rub them.
2. Use a solution of mild soap and distilled water. Dilute the cleaner as per the instructions mentioned on the packaging.
3. Slightly dampen the cloth or sponge with the mixture and Work up in a circular motion with gentle pressure to foam up the soap.
4. Avoid excessive rubbing and usage of cleaning brushes.
5. Use a clean cloth dampened only with distilled water to remove any remaining soap residue. Blot dry the leather and repeat if necessary.
6. In case of more rigid stains, you can opt for a professional leather cleaning service.

Leather Cleaning Kit
For optimal maintenance of leather recliners, we highly recommend getting a leather care kit that will include the following:
1. Leather cleaner
2. Leather conditioner

These two items come in easy-to-use spray bottles and work great or anything leather. You can lift mild stains and spills by using this kit. And the fragrance will leave your furniture fresh with no typical smell of cleaners. We recommend using a leather kit once a week along with causal dusting to ensure there are no signs of dirt stains or dullness to the look and feel of your recliner.

Fabric Care Kit
And if you have a fabric custom material Lazyboy recliner, get this fabric care kit now, which will come with the following to maintain and clean all types of fabric materials.

1. Foamy fabric cleaner
2. Soft brush
3. Secondary spray bottle container for dilution

This intense foaming cleaner can lift deep stains from your fabric furniture, carpet, and more. And the citrus fragrance leaves the fabric fresh and shiny.

Consider a slipcover for your Lazy Boy recliner
Read our Lazyboy slipcovers article to find out more information on how to protect your chair and reduced clean up by using a slipcover!

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