How can I repair my leather sectional sofa?

Pamela Langone
by Pamela Langone
What can I do for my sectional? The seats are worn but the back still look great. I have 2 large dogs and they sleep on it at night. Any ideas
Seat cushion
  6 answers
  • Dfm Dfm on Apr 22, 2016
    if you haven't tried it- saddle soap- it has some leather conditioners in it. once dry- reevaluate. there are leather polishes and leather stains and mink oil -research and see what is best for you piece. saddle shops usually carry this type of supplies, sometimes farm supply stores will have them.
    • Shelley Shelley on Apr 23, 2016
      @Dfm I bought Horseman's One Step, leather cleaner and conditioner. My dogs sleep on my sofa also, this really helped. I got it at Tractor Supply, it works great on leather jackets also. Hope this helps
  • Johnchip Johnchip on Apr 23, 2016
    I agree, go to a saddle shop and get a good cleaner and then conditioner. I can't believe though you let big dogs sleep on the sofa without it being covered then expect it to be unworn and clean. You have made it into a dog bed so don't expect it to look like a living room sofa.
    • Pamela Langone Pamela Langone on Apr 25, 2016
      @Johnchip bought used because of dogs. But at night it is covered its when they jump up when not covered
  • Teresa Brown Thomas Teresa Brown Thomas on Apr 24, 2016
    Heirloom Traditions Paint has a product called Re Luv. It paints over leather and gives it a new rich look. Go to heirloomtraditionspaints.com and check it out. They have a video on it showing you how it is applied.
  • Virgi S Virgi S on Apr 29, 2016
    My daughter had her seat cushions re-upholstered in a pretty fabric! It is beautiful and looks so chic!
  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Sep 01, 2022

    Don't let the dogs sleep directly on the leather - add a rug or cushion.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Feb 13, 2023

    A good leather cleaner and conditioner will take care of your cushions, agree with johnavallance, cover the leather with a towel, blanket, afghan...