Your leather sofa is a major investment. However, over time, the leather absorbs body oils, perspiration, pet dander, and cooking grease, particularly on armrests and cushions. This accumulation strips the leather’s protective barrier, leading to premature drying, cracking, and permanent discoloration.
Leather is a separate, hand-only service in our lineup. We use non-toxic, pH-balanced leather chemistry to lift embedded grime without stripping the finish, then condition the piece before we leave.
Comprehensive deep cleaning and conditioning for your largest pieces.
Targeted treatment for high-wear areas like headrests and armrests.
Specialized cleaning for food, drink and grease marks on frequently used seating - fresh, simple marks respond best, and we tell you upfront what's realistic.
We clean finished, protected, bonded and faux leather. We don't take genuine suede, nubuck or cowhide - and recoloring or crack repair is furniture restoration, a different trade. If your piece is fabric rather than leather, that's our upholstery cleaning. Not sure which leather you have? We check on-site before we start.
Central heating pulls moisture from the air — and from your leather. During a long heating season, armrests and headrests dry out faster, absorb body oils deeper, and start to crack earlier than in milder climates. That’s why we recommend conditioning every 12–18 months here, and why the conditioning step is never skipped.
Detailed On-Site Inspection: Our technicians assess the type of leather and the severity of soil/wear to customize the cleaning approach.
Specialized Deep Cleaning: We use gentle, yet effective, solutions to safely dissolve and extract ingrained oils and dirt from the leather’s pores.
Targeted Stain Treatment: Focused attention on difficult spots like everyday soiling, body oils and grease on high-contact areas like headrests and armrests.Intensive
Conditioning: Application of high-quality leather conditioner to replenish essential oils, restore flexibility, and protect against cracking and fading.
Protective Sealing & Final Wipe: Final Review: We wipe down the piece, let the conditioner absorb, and walk through the result with you before we leave.
Why Chicago Chooses Rhino for Leather Upholstery Care✅ Manual hand-cleaning only — no extractor, no steam, no shortcuts
✅Conditioning is always included — not an add-on you forget to request
✅ We test in a hidden spot before starting — color safety, confirmed
✅ Child- and pet-safe chemistry throughout
Leather isn’t fabric, and it isn’t cleaned like fabric. An extractor is built to push water through a material and pull it back out – exactly what a leather coating shouldn’t go through. So the whole job is done by hand: leather chemistry worked in with microfiber in small sections, lifted back off before it can sit, then conditioner once the surface is clean. It’s slower than machine work, but hand pressure is the only way to feel how the leather is responding and adjust as you go.
How much conditioner a piece needs is a judgment call we make on-site: newer leather may only want a single pass, while a dry, older sofa keeps drinking it in, layer after layer, before the surface looks right again. We stop when the leather stops absorbing – that, more than the cleaning itself, is what buys a leather piece extra years.
No hidden fees guaranteed
2 seats
3 seats
4 Seats
(BACK + SEAT)
Any type or size
Any type or size
Any type or size
Any type or size
(SEAT ONLY)
Any type or size
*Minimum service charge - $200
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We recommend having your leather sofas and chairs professionally cleaned and conditioned every 12 to 18 months. This schedule is crucial in the Chicago area to counteract the moisture loss caused by indoor heating in winter and the oil buildup from daily use, which prevents the leather from drying out and cracking.
The cleaning and conditioning process typically takes about 1 to 3 hours per furniture piece (e.g., a standard sofa). The drying time is minimal, usually allowing you to safely use your furniture again within a few hours of completion.
Absolutely not. We use only pH-balanced and non-toxic solutions designed specifically for leather upholstery. We always conduct a discreet test on your furniture first to ensure the color remains perfectly stable before proceeding with the full cleaning.
Always included. Conditioning isn't an upsell - cleaning slightly dries the leather, so we finish every job by working conditioner into the leather in several layers to replenish moisture and protect against cracking. It's simply part of the service.
In most cases, no — and we'd rather be honest than attempt it. Marker, ink and paint often can't be lifted from leather without damaging the finish or spreading the stain. If that's your situation, describe it when you enquire and we'll tell you up front what's realistic.
Never. Steam and water extraction are damaging to leather — they dry out the coating, cause water marks and can alter the color. We clean by hand using leather-specific chemistry and a soft horsehair brush. The result is a thorough clean without putting the finish at risk.
Cleaning and conditioning will refresh the surface and slow further drying, but existing cracks won't disappear — that's restoration, not cleaning. We'll tell you honestly what the result is likely to look like before we start.
We can, with caution. Bonded leather (pressed leather composite) can peel during cleaning if it's already delaminating. We inspect it first and let you know if there's a risk before we touch it.
