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Why Do You Need Professional Leather Protection Services

Leather is a highly durable and magnificent looking natural material that is popularly used to make everything from furniture to apparel. It’s also one of the few upholstery materials that can look visually appealing for a long time. That being said though, leather isn’t completely immune to rough use or the build-up of natural elements. To…

New Leather Doctor – Wellington

Please welcome our newest Leather Doctor to our New Zealand team – Erika. Erika will operate the Wellington territory on the North Island. We spoke to Erika about her reasons for joining The Leather Doctor and what she hopes to achieve with the business. Here’s what she had to say… What was it that attracted you…

New Leather Doctor – Auckland

Please welcome our newest Leather Doctor to our New Zealand team – Nic. He will operate several territories in the central and North Auckland area We spoke to Nic about his reasons for joining The Leather Doctor and what he hopes to achieve with the business. Here’s what he had to say… What was it…

The Most Commonly Experienced Issues with Leather Furniture – Expert Tips on Prevention & Treatment

At The Leather Doctor, we have over 30 years of experience in leather cleaning, leather repairs and leather restoration. Suffice to say, we’ve seen it all! As a professional leather repair network, we’re often the first port of call for customers who need help or guidance with leather repair services. With all that we’ve seen and…

Top Benefits Of Owning A Franchise

What are the top benefits of owning a franchise? Are you looking for an opportunity to escape the daily grind, find a job that feels more like a hobby, earn an unlimited income and become your own boss? But you’re not really sure where to start? Well, we’re here to shed some light on how…

Seven Interesting Facts You’ll Want To Know About Leather

It’s fair to say that here at The Leather Doctor, we live and breathe leather cleaning and leather repair. If you’ve been following our blogs you’ll know we’ve covered the many ways we can help you repair and revive your leather and vinyl pieces – whether it’s an accessory or a piece of furniture in…

Leather & Vinyl Repair: Top 3 Least Known Causes of Damage to Leather Furniture

Most of us come into contact with leather every day. Whether it be a leather lounge, the leather interior of a car or a leather dining suite. But, did you know that you could be causing damage to your leather furniture without even realising? Below are the top 3 least known causes of damage to…

Leather Repair Solutions For Your Damaged Furniture: Summer Edition

Summer is the most common time period for customers who have damaged furniture to source leather repair and cleaning, but why? There’s something about the longer, warmer and brighter summer days that have people itching to go on holidays, head to the beach or relax by the pool. But, summer days relaxing in damp bathers,…

The Top 3 Most Common Types of Furniture Damage Caused by Pets… (and How to Repair Them)

We all love our pets, but when they damage our furniture, it can prompt thoughts of whether having nice furniture is worth it. The frustration (or rage) caused by seeing your expensive furniture being destroyed may cool off, but unfortunately, the damage and stains caused to said furniture will remain… Unless that is, you call…

Products you should never use to clean your leather furniture

Here at the Leather Doctor, we constantly receive calls from people concerned that they have ruined their leather furniture attempting to clean or repair it themselves. In many cases, they discovered a seemingly simple DIY method online, recommending the use of products they might have lying around the house. Unfortunately however, the DIY method ends…