Once your leather is refreshed and renewed, it will last for years with regular maintenance. So how often do you need to clean a leather couch? Mahdessian recommends cleaning light-colored leather every six months and dark-colored leather once a year. Once you’ve learned the steps below, cleaning your leather couch will become a painless part of your regular cleaning routine.

What You’ll Need:

Leather conditioner/cleaner (such as Chamberlain’s Leather Milk)Mild dish soap Microfiber cloths Baking soda

Follow These Steps:

Note: Avoid applying harsh chemicals, like alcohol or leather shoe polish, which aren’t intended for leather couches and can actually harm your furniture.