Leather & Vinyl
CLEANING
Leather and vinyl are durable, long-lasting materials, but everyday life in Kiwi homes can expose furniture to body oils, spills, sunlight, heating and changing humidity. Without the right care, protective finishes can become dull, dry or discoloured, affecting the look and feel of your furniture over time.
Our Leather Doctors provide professional leather and vinyl cleaning and conditioning throughout New Zealand. Each service begins with an assessment of the surface type and condition, allowing our technicians to select professional cleaning and conditioning products suited to the material. This helps remove built-up dirt, grime and body oils while supporting the protective finish and restoring a cleaner, softer feel.
Most finished leather and vinyl upholstery has a protective coating designed to help guard against spills, oils and everyday wear. As contaminants build up, this protective layer can deteriorate, contributing to discolouration, dryness and cracking if left untreated.
Regular professional cleaning and conditioning can help protect and extend the life of leather lounges, recliners, dining chairs, vehicle interiors and commercial seating, keeping them looking and feeling their best for longer.
Benefits of Regular Professional Leather Cleaning
- Prevents dirt, dust, and body-oil build-up.
- Re-conditions and moisturises leather to prevent drying and cracking.
- Maintains colour, finish, and durability over time.
- Uses products and techniques formulated for leather and vinyl care, safe for all types of upholstery.
Leather Cleaning Services Near You
Our Leather Doctors use eco-friendly, high-quality products to remove grime safely, then restore moisture with a professional conditioner to prevent drying and ageing.
We clean furnishings across homes, hospitality, offices, vehicles, and marine interiors, as well as leather accessories. Every leather type is tested and identified before treatment for the best, safest result.
Why Regular Leather Cleaning Matters
Across New Zealand, our mixed climate, from humid coastal regions to dry inland areas, accelerates the build-up of sweat, body oils, and dirt on leather. These contaminants harbour bacteria that gradually break down protective coatings.
Damage often appears first on headrests, armrests, and seat bases. The best prevention is routine professional cleaning before oils and grime cause permanent harm.
Avoid household cleaners like baby wipes or dishwashing liquid, they strip protective coatings and cause cracking and fading. A trained Leather Doctor uses only products developed for genuine leather and vinyl.
Why Choose The Leather Doctor
Leather cleaning and conditioning is our specialty. Our technicians are fully trained, use premium NZ-approved products, and deliver safe, lasting results. After cleaning, we apply a conditioner to restore suppleness and extend your furniture’s life.
With nationwide coverage and extensive experience, The Leather Doctor is New Zealand’s trusted name in leather and vinyl care.
CUSTOMER Testimonials
Couch - Fabric
"The Leather & Fabric Doctor did an awesome job of returning the upholstery to as-new condition! The technician was in touch with me shortly after I let the store know about the marks, organising a suitable time the following week. He communicated his arrival time well prior to the appointment, and arrived at the stated time. We’re very happy with the results and will definitely be keeping The Fabric and Leather Doctor’s phone number handy for future spills and damage. Such a positive experience from a professional."
Couch - Leather
"The Leather Doctor technician replaced the leather arm of our suite well within the time frame. He then cleaned and moisturised both our suites, making them look like new. Would definitely recommend the Leather Doctors to anyone wanting an honest and reliable leather repairer and restorer."
Couch cleaning
"They did an amazing job cleaning our beautiful leather couch. Our couch is 10 years old, and after the technician had cleaned it, it looked brand-new. It had a stain on which they re-coloured, and you couldn’t tell the difference. Thank you, the Leather Doctor team. You did an amazing job, and I would thoroughly recommend you to anybody who’s looking at having their leather couch cleaned."
Car
"I can't recommend this company highly enough! My technician was an absolute magician. He repaired a scratch in my car's seat and steering wheel, and the final result is phenomenal. The repair is totally undetectable—it looks absolutely perfect. If you need top-quality work on your leather, look no further."
Camper trailer
"I am very happy with their service! The technician was punctual and happy to do the repair on a camper trailer, even though it was a bit more involved than my dodgy photo originally showed. His workmanship was faultless. I can highly recommend the Leather Doctor! Thank you."
Outdoor setting
"Amazing work from the Timber Doctor! They were extremely knowledgeable and great to deal with! Not only did they make my tired old outdoor setting look like new again, but they fixed some large chips in my bathroom tiles and a big scratch in my kitchen bench top! Amazing work, guys! Highly recommend these guys to anyone."
Refurbishing table
"FANTASTIC! I made an enquiry online and cannot fault any aspect of my dealings with the Timber Doctor. The technician was responsive, reasonably priced and very easy to deal with. Refurbishing the table was significantly cheaper than purchasing a new one, and we’re so happy with how it turned out. Move forward with confidence. Highly recommend!"
Outdoor furniture
"Wow, what an amazing job the Timber Doctors did on our new teak outdoor furniture. I rang them chasing a product that I was advised to purchase, but after chatting regarding the best product and minimal long-term maintenance, I decided to let them take charge so that the job was done properly the first time. Job was done by the time I arrived home from work... hassle-free service and one very happy customer! Would highly recommend using these guys for any timber work, be it new or old."
Timber bench top
"After 20 years of water damage and neglect, these guys transformed our timber bench tops. They were very flexible with dates and times to do the work and even accommodated a last-minute change of colour request. I would thoroughly recommend the Timber Doctors; I only wish we had done it years ago. 5 stars!"
Stone floor
"Very professional technicians, they have done an amazing job on 58 chips on my tiled floor… truly unbelievable. No need to get new flooring. They have made my day."
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Find Your Local Doctor
The Leather Doctors are specialists in leather and vynil repair and refurbishment and operate in 8.000 locations across New Zealand. For all your furniture, car, boat and acessory repair, refurbishment or recolour needs, request a quote from your local Leather Doctor today.