Frugal housework: Cleaning & maintenance of a leather sofa

My mother has a cream leather suite of furniture, maintenance can be quite a chore. Below is the cleaning routine I devised to make it a little easier.

Every few months (6 if you live in a careful household - in this house I recommend every three months) clean the furniture with a mild face soap and some water.Once this is done buff with a clean dry cloth.

For a more intense clean use 1 part vinegar 2 parts linseed oil - it is best to rub in and leave to sit overnight. This will clean the leather and help keep it supple.

Leather cleaning kit - complete with an untidy sitting room

***For stain removal - As soon as possible spray some hairspray on the effected area and leave for a few seconds. The alcohol in the hairspray will lift the stain, but also the outer coating. Treat the area with the linseed oil mixture to protect the leather