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You can fix a ripped faux leather couch using the exact same process and materials outlined in this guide. Simply clean and trim the area, insert a patch, apply your adhesive, and let it set.

Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to protect your leather furniture from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.

To prepare furniture for moving, detach furniture legs if possible. If the legs must stay on, wrap them with foam wrap or taped blankets to help prevent damage. You can also buy dedicated moving “socks” for furniture legs.

Yes, you can repair cat scratches on leather furniture. A quick fix that won’t repair roughness is a leather recoloring balm that helps scratches blend in. Otherwise, use the following process.

1. Clean the area and trim loose fibers.

2. Rub leather binding glue all over the affected area.

3. Sand the area down with fine-grit sandpaper and clean off any residue.

4. Fill holes, scratches, and gouges with leather putty from a leather repair kit.

5. Sand the area down again and clean off any residue.

6. Apply leather colorant in several layers.

7. Seal the color in with a leather sealant and finish.