Care: Dust frequently with a soft, dry white cotton cloth; this cuts down on wear and abrasion. Wipe leather with a soft, white cloth slightly dampened with water (distilled if you have hard water) to clean. Avoid polishes, oils, ammonia, cleaning fluids, solvents or detergents as these can damage your leather. Minimize fading: use window treatments to minimize the effects of sunlight that can lead to your leather discoloring. Heating and air outlets can also fade leathers.