<![CDATA[Problem with leather sofa]]>Hello,


Can I check with ksp whether you faced the above problem?

I bought a sofa that is of geninue leather.After a year, all the 'skin"starts pealing off.Anyone encounter such?thanks

rgds,
Lynn

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/22538/problem-with-leather-sofaRSS for NodeTue, 07 Jul 2026 10:01:16 GMTThu, 26 May 2011 00:23:08 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:10:10 GMT]]>Clean it daily?! Wow.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883082https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883082Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:10:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:08:13 GMT]]>My green leather sofa is more than 15 years old. What’s more , It looks like 5 years old

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753095https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753095Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:08:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:40:37 GMT]]>Hi,


Anyone knows what type of tape can cover/patch up cracks/tears on leather?

tks…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/629434https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/629434Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:40:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:31:06 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
peapot:

So to have leather sofa, you need to invest in cream, protector, cleaner etc. All these not cheap. sometimes I wonder if it's worthwhile?


a good bottle of the leather cream / moisturiser is about $30 to $50, and only do it may be once a year

Should do that every 6 months after using the leather cleaner.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621311https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621311Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:25:34 GMT]]>

peapot:
So to have leather sofa, you need to invest in cream, protector, cleaner etc. All these not cheap. sometimes I wonder if it's worthwhile?

a good bottle of the leather cream / moisturiser is about $30 to $50, and only do it may be once a year

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621308https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621308Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:25:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:02:22 GMT]]>So to have leather sofa, you need to invest in cream, protector, cleaner etc. All these not cheap. sometimes I wonder if it’s worthwhile?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621282https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621282Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:02:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:23:59 GMT]]>Most genuine leather sofas when purchased new comes with a wax/oil layer to protect it. Unfortunately, when the sofa is dirty, esp so when its cream or other light colour, many people clean it with soap and water. They rub it until the stain is removed and so too is the wax/oil that protects the sofa. This shortens the life of the leather making it easy to peel or crack.


If you really need to remove a stain, use the proper leather cleaner. Its a bit like removing a dirty patch on a car by using a polish or wax instead of soap and water which damages the paint. In other words, do not use soap and water to clean the leather sofa.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621196Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:23:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:06:58 GMT]]>genuine leather if not moisturised regularly will crack / harden but can be restored to a certain extent


non-genuine "leather" in many form (go check wiki on "artificial leather") eg made from PU, can peel if there is a small scratch and got wet after the water proofing layer is compromised

it is the same for shoes or sofa

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621185https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621185Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:06:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:05:33 GMT]]>

peapot:
Ya, I use the same kind of leather cream for my car seat on the leather sofa as well. Even my Gucci bag also peel so sofa is no exception. Need to maintain. Leather sofa not suitable for laid back people.

My green colour leather sofa is more than 10 years old. Other than the occasional cleaning (maybe once a year), I am quite laid back. Can't remember when was the last time I cleaned using a leather cleaner and protector. Even then, it is still in very good condition, no cracks or tears. Maybe a bit black and dirty on the part where I tend to rest my head. Maybe its made from good cow hide.

Like I said, most of the time the problem is due to too much cleaning with soap and water. Even if you put the leather cleaner/protector, too much cleaning will remove them resulting in cracks and tears.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621178Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:05:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:53:14 GMT]]>i’m interested to know what type of tape can help seal the cracks/tears of the leather. I need some for my car seat too…


Pls share…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621161https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621161Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:53:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:33:25 GMT]]>Ya, I use the same kind of leather cream for my car seat on the leather sofa as well. Even my Gucci bag also peel so sofa is no exception. Need to maintain. Leather sofa not suitable for laid back people.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620857https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620857Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:33:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:25:18 GMT]]>

BlurBee:
I think most leather sofa are actually made of synthetic leather and there are different grade of synthetic leather. My 1st leather sofa also started peeling off after 1 yr+. Bought my 2nd leather sofa and we looked for the type of leather that dun peel easily. The sale did mentioned that there is a type of leather that will peel. This 2nd leather sofa has already lasted for almost 2yrs & so far so good. :xedfingers:

There are also many types of \"real\" leather. Besides cow hide, the leather in many of our local leather sofas are made of elephant skin, water buffalo skin and so on. Quality leather sofa are made from genuine cow hide where the cattle has been specially bred for the skin, not the meat or milk. There are these special farms in places like the Netherlands.

Having said that, problems also occur when you clean the leather sofa with soap and water too often. The soap and water will wash away the protective layer covering the leather and make it dry. When dry, it becomes easy to peel. Leather is a natural product and needs care. To clean it you should use the leather cleaner and protector (oil based). Use the cleaner first followed by the protector. With proper care, the leather sofa will last longer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620648https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620648Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:25:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:03:39 GMT]]>

smartmummy:
I have changed two sofas.Not very good quality one.You can buy special scotch tape made for amend leather.I don't know this when my sofa torn. My sofa terribly torn cos my kids always jumping and climbing like monkeys.


hi smartmummy,
where to buy the scotch tape for amend leather?
my 2 kids also jump on my leather sofa like monkeys till the stitching between the 2 pieces started to peel! I wana minimize the damage soonest possible but my sofa is white in color... the scotch tape is transparent type?
appreciate your reply!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620614https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620614Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:03:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:37:38 GMT]]>I think most leather sofa are actually made of synthetic leather and there are different grade of synthetic leather. My 1st leather sofa also started peeling off after 1 yr+. Bought my 2nd leather sofa and we looked for the type of leather that dun peel easily. The sale did mentioned that there is a type of leather that will peel. This 2nd leather sofa has already lasted for almost 2yrs & so far so good. :xedfingers:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439866https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439866Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:37:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:17:30 GMT]]>my sofa has been with me for 6 yrs, also in good condition esp for a slit at the side which i had "sealed" bk with tape.

my maid will clean it with wet cloth once in a while

but my SIL sofa never last more than a yr, i also do not know why
its was torn and skin peel
initially i thought her kids have been jumping on it alot but she said no
perhaps different type of leather?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439644Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:17:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:08:20 GMT]]>[quote]need to make it not so gd quality so that u will go back buy again, boost economy

just like electronic applicances, if everything last for 10 yrs then the company can eat grass lor [/quote]yah I agree with you WCW.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439638https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439638Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:08:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:04:52 GMT]]>I have changed two sofas.Not very good quality one.You can buy special scotch tape made for amend leather.I don’t know this when my sofa torn. My sofa terribly torn cos my kids always jumping and climbing like monkeys.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439635https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/439635Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Sat, 28 May 2011 13:58:05 GMT]]>anybody know if leather can be mended? leather torn. Tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/432361https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/432361Sat, 28 May 2011 13:58:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 27 May 2011 07:20:48 GMT]]>My 1st Leather sofa set bought from Novena Furniture and within 3 years started peeling…but at that time I do not really maintain it lah.


Then 2nd set of Sofa got it from Mova…this time I used Wet tissue cleaner specially for leather, till now almost 3 yrs still sparking and good…so maybe maintenance play a part…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/431659https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/431659Fri, 27 May 2011 07:20:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Fri, 27 May 2011 03:51:17 GMT]]>my boy has asthma and has allergies so i am very particular about the types of furniture and cleaning products used at home.


for my leather sofa after cleaning i will forbid my kids from going near it for like 2 hrs. lol.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/431448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/431448Fri, 27 May 2011 03:51:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 26 May 2011 02:14:34 GMT]]>

Picolo:
sall:

If you clean it with those leather 'cream' regularly, it will last very long. My leather sofa is 10 years old, still in tip-top condition.


Hi Sall,

Could you let us know what is the leather cream you are using? I have been procrastinating buying one cos dunno what is a good brand/ model. :roll:

Thanks!

Other than reliable leather care pdts, also shld be mindful not to place the leather sofa near windows where sunlight shines in.

Some children might be allergic to the chemicals in the leather care pdt. I cant sit on a leather seat which is recently polished. I will suffer itchy rashes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430427https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430427Thu, 26 May 2011 02:14:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 26 May 2011 02:11:31 GMT]]>

jessicawongcs:
sall:

Agree with Jennifer, years ago, quality of furniture was much better.


need to make it not so gd quality so that u will go back buy again, boost economy 😉
just like electronic applicances, if everything last for 10 yrs then the company can eat grass lor :lol:

The mentality of companies eating grass is doing great damages to Mother Earth. When Mother Earth is no longer viable, want to find grass to eat grass also got prob.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430422https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430422Thu, 26 May 2011 02:11:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 26 May 2011 01:23:40 GMT]]>

sall:
If you clean it with those leather 'cream' regularly, it will last very long. My leather sofa is 10 years old, still in tip-top condition.

Hi Sall,

Could you let us know what is the leather cream you are using? I have been procrastinating buying one cos dunno what is a good brand/ model. :roll:

Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430357https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430357Thu, 26 May 2011 01:23:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Problem with leather sofa on Thu, 26 May 2011 01:22:10 GMT]]>Hello all,


Thank you so much for all the feedbacks.

So, would u buy leather sofa again?

Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/430352Thu, 26 May 2011 01:22:10 GMT