How to Tell If a vintage leather sofa Couch is Real Or Faux
Due to misleading price tags and product descriptions it can be difficult to tell whether you're buying a genuine leather sofa. You must get up close and personal to smell, feel and then turn over a cushion to check the backing.
For example, one sofa that was 'leather pull out couch' CHOICE test had "contact" areas (such as seats and arm rests) upholstered in genuine leather but the 'non-contact' areas were a mixture of coated polyester and cotton.
1. Smell
A real leather sofa should be a natural and rich scent. Faux leather is, however, often smells chemically processed and synthetic. If your couch is smelling bad, it could be due to stains or pe...
How to Tell If a vintage leather sofa Couch is Real Or Faux
Due to misleading price tags and product descriptions it can be difficult to tell whether you're buying a genuine leather sofa. You must get up close and personal to smell, feel and then turn over a cushion to check the backing.
For example, one sofa that was 'leather pull out couch' CHOICE test had "contact" areas (such as seats and arm rests) upholstered in genuine leather but the 'non-contact' areas were a mixture of coated polyester and cotton.
1. Smell
A real leather sofa should be a natural and rich scent. Faux leather is, however, often smells chemically processed and synthetic. If your couch is smelling bad, it could be due to stains or pet urine. In most cases, a good cleaning will remove the smell. If you aren't satisfied with the results of your cleaning, you can apply a leather sofa with chaise conditioner. This will restore moisture to the leather and make it soft and less brittle. It also makes it more resistant to smells.
