Popular Science on Antibacterial and Anti-mildew | If you have a leather sofa at home, be careful of mold!

Many friends choose stylish and comfortable leather sofas when decorating their homes. Leather sofas are soft, comfortable, warm to the touch, and elegant in texture. Its surface is glossy and warm in color, giving people a sense of atmosphere and comfort. In addition, leather sofas have a smooth surface and are not easily stained with dust or dirt. They are very easy to clean, and only need to be wiped with a damp cloth. This is one of the reasons why many people choose leather sofas.

But do you really know how to clean and maintain your leather sofa?

The following will reveal the answer to this mystery. Many consumers choose to wipe the sofa with soapy water, detergent, etc., but this not only cannot effectively remove the dust accumulated on the surface of the furniture, but detergent is also corrosive to leather sofas, thus damaging the surface of the furniture and making the furniture dull.

What is the correct way to maintain a leather sofa?

Correct maintenance 1: Leather sofas are not easy to maintain if they are washed frequently. It is recommended to buy a set of leather sofa covers to cover the sofa. When it gets dirty, just remove the sofa cover and wash it. You can also lightly spray a layer of mildew inhibitor after cleaning the sofa.

Correct maintenance 2: Don't place the sofa in a place where the air conditioner blows directly. Too dry or too humid will accelerate the aging of the leather. Leather sofas should not be placed in places where they are exposed to direct sunlight or air conditioning, as this will cause the leather surface to harden and fade.

Correct maintenance three: wipe the sofa gently with a clean towel after wringing it out. In fact, the maintenance of leather sofas is actually very simple. Once a week, wipe the sofa gently with a clean towel after wringing it out. Here we remind everyone not to wipe the leather sofa vigorously. When cleaning the dust on the surface, just flick off the dust and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Correct maintenance 4: Daily use standard, do not jump on the sofa, avoid the sofa too close to the heat source, and gently pat the seat and edge when you stand up after sitting for a long time to restore it to its original state. These good habits can greatly increase the life of the sofa.

Proper maintenance of the leather sofa will maintain its original shape, color and comfort, and also extend its service life.

By the way, keeping the room ventilated regularly is also helpful in preventing mildew on leather sofas.

Produced by Guangdong Science and Technology Newspaper Media Center

Gatekeeper expert | Xie Xiaobao, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences

Editor | Tuo Yan