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Speaking about the layout of the home, of course can not be separated from any discussion about the furniture in it, especially a sofa. Beautiful or not an order of the interior is very dependent on the selection of an appropriate sofa. Generally we use the sofa in a long period of time, between five to 10 years. Considering its price is not cheap, and use a fairly long time, then we should choose a sofa that matches with the theme and design of the room and in accordance with our personality.

Before you buy a sofa, make sure you have measured the room or place where the sofa will be placed. Do not forget to leave a place around the sofa if you want to put a small table (side table). Determine the theme and the color of the sofa. If the room has been there, then you should follow the theme and the colors that exist in the room. Meanwhile, if the sofa was made for the new room then you can more freely choose the theme and the color of the room.

The color of the sofa usually depends on your taste. The bright color of the sofa, for example, white or red color is usually dull or looks dirty quickly, while darker colors like dark brown or black may not be too eye catching, but more obscured than dirt. The neutral colors very easily paired with other colors in the room. These colors are also survive long against the trend which came and went. If you want to look more attractive, it is advisable to play in the selection of color, pattern materials, and decorative cushions of the sofa as a sweetener. The rest, adjust it with the overall look of the room with your tastes.

Leather sofa is a favorite of many people for its elegant, classic and durable. But if not treated properly, over time the surface of the skin will peel or crack. Caring and cleaning with a leather sofa is not as easy as one might imagine. Because even though including material easily cleaned, its surface is very vulnerable from weather and dirt.

The smooth surface of the leather sofa needs to be cleaned regularly, the easiest way is by rubbing with a damp cloth so that dirt and dust can be lifted. If the sofa is placed in an environment with little heat, or exposed to direct sunlight or other environmental factors, then a moisturizer is needed to avoid the risk of crack, torn and discolored.

Like your skin, leather sofa needs a treatment, especially moisturizers that protect from sunlight and air. So once or twice a year, you should treat the surface by washing it with soap and a sponge that has been moistened with a little warm water. Do the same with a variety of leather goods in your house, such as a leather bag or seat dining table. Use a little soap to cleanse and moisturize the surface. After the soap dries, rinse the surface of the sofa with a soft dry cloth.

Alternatively, you can use a liquid soap. Simply pour one or two drops of soap into warm water, then rubbed the soapy water using a cloth or sponge. If your sofa starts to look dull, the surface can be refreshed by using a special conditioner for leather.

Avoid cleaning the leather sofa by using a chemical cleaning material, especially the cleaning materials used to clean household items. Use of these chemicals, only makes the color and the surface having abrasion. Remember, just like your skin, leather sofas are very sensitive. So that the cleaning materials that are too hard and contains chemical elements, will make its surface becomes irritation and abrasion occur.