Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 293, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1910 — Leather-Covered Furniture. [ARTICLE]

Leather-Covered Furniture.

Most housekeepers regard their leather furniture as a thing to be dusted only and left to its fate. There never was a greater mistake. The leather needs constant and intelligent care to keep it from drying out and tearing into shreds or turning to powder. / All leather needs care and furniture covering most of all. In the first place, don’t be afraid to apply a little soap and water to it to wash off the dust and dirt. Use soapy water, a sponge and a paint brush to get into the folds of the leather and the crevices. The soapy water will darken the leather a little, but it will scon dry in and leave it the original color. The surplus of oil may be removed by rubbing. Rub into the grain of the leather. This treatment four times a year will preserve both the life and the elasticity of your leather furniture covering.