Nubuck leathers and suede require wiping with a dry cloth or brush. As a total integrated natural surface, your leather can take most abuses and punishments not afforded by other materials. Finishes on leather are durable and will not accept normal household stains. Be aware that Nubuck leathers and suede are exceptions. There is no upholstery material known that will outlast leather.
Leather lasts an indefinite period of time when properly cared for.
This stretching quality also allows leather to breathe and not dry out. Leather is half again as strong as any other upholstery material, including along seam lines and is 3 to 4 times more durable than most fabrics. All finishes on leather are durable. Scuffs and scratches melt into the surface. The more use leather gets, the more beauty and patina it gains.