http://www.finn.no/finn/bap/result?CATEGORY/MAINCATEGORY=78&keyword=Sofa

It’s probably best if you get someone who understands norwegian to help you if you don’t.

Bear in mind insurance companies don’t want to hand out claim money, so it is likely you got an auto-reject. Stand firm that your cousin ACCIDENTALLY burned the sofa with chemicals — she ocould not control the drip, she didn’t realize it, etc. — but she did not NEGLECTFULLY do it. Nor did you not neglectfully do it. Neglect implies doing something on purpose, or having knowledge sufficient to realize it was neglect. Does your cousin live with you and does she part of the insurance claim? If she was just visiting, then it was not your neglect, and you consider it an accident. Get a statement from your cousin. You may have to push the issue a few times. However, whatever you do, do not try and clam another reason — or excuse — to get new sofas, or that will be really, really bad news, and any claim for your sofas will be labeled an insurance scam.

If it comes down to the insurance company not giving in, and not worth an attorney, get some nice slip covers and start shopping for a new insurance company.

Good Luck!

It is crucial to protect all leather from new. This can be done yourself with Ultra Protect
http://www.lttleathercare.co.uk/product.asp?product=Ultra-Protect
or you can purchase Leather Protection Plans where a specialist leather technician will come to your home and show you the correct way of looking after your individual leather and protect it for you.
http://www.lttleathercare.co.uk/product.asp?product=Leather-Protection-Plans
This will help to make your leather easier to look after and give you peace of mind that you can use your leather as it is intended.

Leather cleaning should be simple and quick with the correct methods and products.

Maintenance cleaning of leather is the best way to keep leather clean, protected and in good condition and can be done by using a simple spray and wipe product such as Lazy Leather – this type of cleaning should only take 5-10 minutes on the contact areas and if used on a very regular basis will reduce the need for very in depth cleaning which is what takes the time and effort and is generally done with 2 products.
Use a lint free white cloth for cleaning by this method so that you can check dirt levels as you are cleaning.

If you are deep cleaning always use a foam cleaner as this will be safe and you can give it good dwell time to do its work. Use a stiff bristled brush (like a kitchen brush) to get the foam down into the grain pattern to do its job (Do not use it to scrub the leather but for gentle agitation)

If you use a leather protector after cleaning it will help to make the cleaning process easier next time as the dirt will sit on the protector rather than on the finish of the leather and so will be easier to remove.

For general rules on cleaning leather furniture:

Using household products, cheap supermarket cleaners and ‘old wives’ remedies are very short sighted when it comes to cleaning and caring for leather and can become very costly in the long run as problems they generally cause will be costly to put right. (although it does keep people like ourselves busy as we rush round fixing problems caused by using the wrong things!!!)
Firstly check the type of leather you have so that you understand the results that are possible:
http://www.lttleathercare.co.uk/whatkindofleather.asp

For deep cleaning leather you need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. (LTT Leather Shampoo) With light coloured leather dye transfer from clothing can be a problem although using a good quality leather protector (LTT Leather Protect) will help inhibit this.

For dye transfer (which can be a real problem on pale coloured leathers) and ingrained dirt you may need a much stronger cleaner like Strong Cleaner or Maxi Cleaner (this should be used with caution)

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most ‘conditioners’ contain waxes or oils) and furniture polish (pledge) contains silicones which will eventually destroy the finish on the leather. Most car cleaners also contain oils or waxes so should not be used as they leave residues on the surface of the leather which attract more dirt which eventually leads to cracking.

BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. This has been verified and proved to be the case. They are actually a very strong product and this is why they break down the finish. Leather is not like skin and should not be treated as such.

Saddle soap should never be usd on upholstery leather or garments it is meant for saddles which are very different from todays finished leathers.

A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean. Using wipes puts a lot of product on the first panel that you clean and then gradually gets less and less as you move around the furniture so you need a lot of wipes to clean the whole suite which works out far more expensive than using a proper cleaner which will also give better results.

Fairy liquid contains more salt these days to get dishes clean and this will break the finish down on your leather. This has been verified by the manufacturers (as with the baby wipes).

Magic Erasers should not be used unless you are going to renew the finish on you r leather. We have tested these recently and they sand away the top finish on the leather.

Lux flakes (although they used to be a good thing to use) now contain ingredients that will damage the finish on the leather and cause it to peel off like a skin (we have seen these happen hundreds of times at customers who have been ill advised by shops)

You should also follow cleaning with a good water based leather protector which will act like a ’scotchgard’ and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and m

Regular Care
Do NOT use saddle soap or mink oil! Also, the leather used in cars is generally a different grade and uses a different type of dye than leather used in upholstery. You cannot necessarily use the same leather products on both your car and your sofa. You will find some people who insist that saddle soap or mink oil is the best way to clean and/or condition your leather, regardless of what type of leather you have. However, oil-based cleaners will stretch the leather near the seams, changing the color and pulling the leather away from the stitching. Upholstery leather should be cleaned with a water-based cleaner to avoid stretching and changing the color of the leather.

You should dust leather furniture once a month. Use a soft cloth damp with warm water to lightly rub any areas frequently used – pay particular attention to head and arm rests. You also need to use a leather conditioner on the furniture every two to three months. Most leather workers will recommend Leatherique® or Lexol-pH®. These are both high-quality cleaner/conditioners that should work on either aniline dyed leather or pigmented leather. Lexol-pH® is a newer product that you will want to test on an unobtrusive area before applying to the whole piece to make sure it’s fully compatible with your leather upholstery.

Leather does acquire a patina as it ages. This is natural process and not a defect in the workmanship of your leather furniture. This changing patina of leather is the charm of the material and what makes it such a valuable type of upholstery – it won’t stay exactly the same as it ages; it ages with you. So, even if you clean and condition it regularly, you will eventually notice that the color changes as the piece ages – this is normal!

Removing a Stain
Eventually, something will probably fall on your leather furniture and create a mark – but don’t despair! You can usually remove or minimize the stain just by blotting with water.

Often water-based liquids don’t really stain the leather – particularly not with the quality of dyes in use today. Just blot up as much of the liquid as possible – don’t rub at it. Keep blotting until the paper towel or cloth comes back completely dry and then let the leather air dry.

If that doesn’t work, try some leather cleaner.

Ballpoint ink and newspapers both have some aniline in the ink formula. Unfortunately, this means that these inks tend to actually dye leather. If you find a stain like this, contact a leather professional

If you have a butter or grease stain, do not use water! Again, blot at the spill until the towel or rag comes back dry. Many leather workers recommend allowing the stain to "cure" over a day or so before re-evaluating it. Often the oil will re-settle in the leather and not be noticeable. If it is still visible, try some leather cleaner like Lexol® or Leatherique®. If that fails, contact a leather technician to see about a professional cleaning or repair – and remember that if you had a fabric sofa the results would be much worse!

I hope this helps.

We offer sofa choices in fabric or leather, reclining or stationary, and all of them come with the same La-Z-Boy quality that our recliners have. We can also custom order all of our furniture into the color of fabric or leather you want. Go check out the store near you and see what they have there. The prices range from around $500 to $1500 for a sofa that is in stock, and the prices can go up for custom made pieces.

Check it out, you won’t be sorry.

We offer sofa choices in fabric or leather, reclining or stationary, and all of them come with the same La-Z-Boy quality that our recliners have. We can also custom order all of our furniture into the color of fabric or leather you want. Go check out the store near you and see what they have there. The prices range from around $500 to $1500 for a sofa that is in stock, and the prices can go up for custom made pieces.

Check it out, you won’t be sorry.