How to Clean a Leather Sofa in India

Cleaning a leather sofa in India requires a different approach than in colder, drier climates because Indian conditions — particularly monsoon humidity followed by dry-season air conditioning — stress leather in both directions. For routine cleaning (weekly): use a barely damp microfibre cloth to remove dust and surface grime. Never use wet cloths that leave standing moisture on leather — this promotes mould on the leather surface and within the foam below. For deeper cleaning (monthly): use a pH-neutral leather cleaner (pH 5–7). Apply with a soft cloth, work in circular motions, wipe dry. Avoid household cleaners, acetone-based products, baby wipes (contain alcohol and surfactants that strip finish), and saddle soap (too alkaline for finished leather). After every cleaning, apply a leather conditioner — this is not optional in India. The dry months (October–March in Delhi, March–May nationally) desiccate finished leather faster than cleaning alone, and conditioning replaces the oils that prevent cracking at flex lines.