Care for Your Leather Seats, Stools & Cubes

Leather is a natural product and the uniqueness of each hide is identified by growth lines, scars and other natural marks. It originally came from the skin of an animal and it’s important to bear this in mind.

This naturalness gives the leather its beauty and unique character that distinguishes it from synthetic alternatives. Aged leather will obtain marks and some creases, yet these add to the leather’s unique characteristics and should not be regarded as defects and should not affect the long-term performance of your footstool. The leather ages over time, further enhancing its appearance.

A long history of beautiful seating

Leather production is the second oldest industry known to man and the original method of tanning using vegetable extracts to make leather for warriors’ equipment (e.g. belts and saddles etc).

This type of leather would typically last longer and remain more supple if it was fed. However, modern leather most frequently uses metal salts as a tanning compound and the lubricants used in the production process are much more advanced and refined than the products of yesteryear.

Simple steps for lasting leather

Leather is relatively easy and straightforward to clean and care for if you following these few steps;

  1. Wipe away stains with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur but take care not to scrub the surface
  2. Dust with a soft cloth and vacuum frequently to ensure that small particles of dirt don’t gather and abrade the leather
  3. Cleaners and conditioners are available to help maintain this aged leather type and we recommend that you use these from new. To buy these products we recommend our partners Buffalo Leather and Repair (01772 611449 or www.buffaloleather.co.uk)
  4. Simple stains can be cleaned using a specialist leather cleaning wipe. For longer-lasting and hard-to-remove stains, always refer to a stain industry professional.

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Derek Longwell

Verified Customer

Footstools Direct had a prompt delivery service and kept me informed thought. Their products are excellent.

7 days ago

Helen Blake

Verified Customer

The vinyl cube is just the job for my son, didn't realise that I bought a footstool from you a few years ago now which you covered for me and is still going strong, and used every day

8 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

I'm very pleased with my new footstool and recommend Footstools Direct. I love the pattern and it's great for putting my feet up relaxing and watching tv.

9 days ago

Fiona Cameron

Verified Customer

Bought this footstool for my mother in law, she absolutley loves it. The choice of fabrics and different height leg options allowed us to get one that suited what she wanted. Would definitely recommend this company. Order was delivered within a few days. Could not fault the service received.

14 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

I am extremely pleased with my footstool. After requesting some leather samples, I chose one that was the closest colour match to my sofa. When it arrived, I was thrilled to find that it was a perfect match. I now intend to order a second one.

14 days ago

Anne Allen

Verified Customer

Beautiful quality and an excellent service. Thoroughly recommended.

19 days ago

Danielle McCullough

Verified Customer

I ordered grey footstools for an event and they're perfect! Great quality and the colour matches our brand perfectly. Thank you.

19 days ago

Beverley King

Verified Customer

Swift, efficient service. Product explained clearly and succinctly. Matches my furniture wonderfully. Exceedingly comfortable to rest my wearly feet and legs on and storage to hide the chocolate away from the rest of the family. Very pleased.

24 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Lovely footstool, sturdy and comfortable. Order arrived quickly and the recipient is very pleased, thank you!

27 days ago

Michael Clinton

Verified Customer

The care instructions for the leather footstool We’re not included , I received care instructions for a tartan covered footstool

1 months ago