How to Keep Faux Leather Dining Benches Looking Their Best for Years

Faux leather is a popular choice for dining benches because it looks smart, feels comfortable and wipes clean after meals. With the right care it can keep its colour, sheen and supple feel for many years, but the wrong products or habits can cause cracking, peeling and dullness surprisingly quickly. In this guide we explain how to look after a faux leather dining bench properly. We cover the difference between common types of synthetic leather, a simple routine for wiping after meals and cleaning more thoroughly each week, and the products you should never use. We also look at how to handle common problems such as ink, grease, red wine and dye transfer from denim, how to protect the surface from heat and sunlight, and how central heating and dry winter air can affect the material. Finally, we share advice on repairing small scuffs and knowing when a cover or seat pad is worth replacing....