What's the best way to get a cream leather sofa clean?

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I'd like to replace it but can't afford it just yet, and when we do replace it, I'd like to pass it on to a local charity so I need to get it decent condition. I've tried leather wipes and didn't really get anywhere.

Saddle soap and a sponge.

What is saddle soap and where do i get it?

I use spray tack cleaner rather than solid saddle soap with a microfibre cloth. Does a lovely job.

You can get it in any country/tack shop, Go Outdoors, cobblers, or order from Amazon/ebay

Get the leather cleaner used for car seats from halfords. It's really good.

Saddle soap smells nice and lasts a very long time, it contains glycerine, but you can also use a plain white or transparent toilet soap and lather it up well on a sponge, polish off with a clean (white) soft cloth.

I wash mine with a little washing machine liquid disolved in warm water,wipe with a towel,leave to dry.Then rub in some saddle soap,leave to dry and then buff with a soft cloth,comes up a treat.

So I can just use regular soap?

Yes, saddle soap is basically just another soap, quite hard, with its own smell. It is slightly oily to "feed" the leather, but toilet soap is usually "superfatted" to moisturise the skin as it tends to wash away oil and grease. Try one that is unscented.

Polish off all detectable traces of soap.

ps

You can also use baby wipes which will clean and moisturise and are very convenient.

Thanks for the tips.