5 Mistakes Restaurants in Lebanon Make With Leather Amenities

A practical look at the most common mistakes Lebanese restaurants make when choosing, cleaning, and handling leather amenities. This article explains how material choice, cleaning habits, storage, and maintenance directly affect durability, appearance, and long-term costs in high-traffic hospitality environments.

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12/22/20251 min read

5 Mistakes Restaurants in Lebanon Make With Leather Amenities

Restaurants in Lebanon operate under pressure: high table turnover, humidity, heat, aggressive cleaning, and constant handling. Leather amenities fail early not because leather is weak—but because of avoidable mistakes.

Here are the five most common ones.

1. Choosing the Wrong Material for Daily Use

Many restaurants still choose cheap PU or bonded leather because it looks good on day one. Within months, it cracks, peels, or absorbs stains—especially in Beirut’s humidity.

Better choice:
Genuine leather or high-grade PVC. They survive daily cleaning, spills, and handling without collapsing.

2. Using Harsh Cleaning Products

Alcohol sprays, bleach, and all-purpose cleaners strip color and dry the surface. This is one of the fastest ways to ruin leather menus, bill folders, and placemats.

Correct approach:
Clean with a soft cloth, clean water, or diluted white vinegar. Spot cleaning beats aggressive sanitizing.

3. Leaving Spills Overnight

Wine, coffee, oil, and acidic sauces penetrate leather fast. Leaving stains overnight locks them in.

Rule:
If it spills, clean it immediately. Delayed cleaning shortens the lifespan of any leather item.

4. Folding or Warping Items

Placemats folded for storage. Menus stacked unevenly. Bill folders bent during service. Creases become permanent.

Correct handling:
Always store leather items flat and dry. Structure matters.

5. Treating Leather as Disposable

Leather is repairable. Corners can be reinforced. Edges resealed. Logos refreshed. Too many venues in Lebanon replace instead of maintain.

Result:
Higher costs, inconsistent presentation, unnecessary reorders.

Bottom line

Restaurants that respect material behavior—rather than fighting it—save money and keep a premium look longer. Leather works when it’s chosen, cleaned, and handled correctly.