Furniture Care Tips

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How to Clean Furniture and Keep It Looking
Brand New
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Keeping Furniture Looking as Good as New!
When you add a new piece of furniture to your
home, you want to ensure it will be a staple for
years to come. Whether it's a hardwood coffee
table, an upholstered couch or your favorite
leather chair, it's a priority to keep your
furniture looking new. With a few simple steps,
keeping furniture at its best is easy. Follow
these instruction on how to make sure your
furniture stands the test of time.
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Leather Furniture Care
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Leather Furniture Care
A fine piece of leather furniture is a prized
item in many homes. Whether it's a recliner, a
couch or a unique chair, make sure your leather
is kept in the best shape for years to
come. Thankfully, leather is one of the most
durable and easy-to- maintain options on the
market. It does, however, still require proper
care. Because it's a natural material, leather
has some unique characteristics. You might
notice your furniture has different colors,
grains and other natural markings throughout the
piece. This is to be expected from a piece of
leather furniture. Here are a few tips for
proper leather furniture care.
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Leather Furniture Care Tips

• Don't use normal cleaners. Occasionally wiping
  your leather furniture with a damp cloth is all
  it should need to stay looking its best. Stay
  away from acidic soap, which can cause damage
  and will throw off the natural pH balance found
  in the leather. Soap also can make leather look
  aged and will discolor or weaken the leather
  over time.
• Clean spills immediately. If left to sit, spots
  and spills can easily be absorbed by the
  leather, although leather will naturally repel
  most liquids on contact. Be sure to blot, not
  rub, excess spills with a clean rag or sponge. If
  stains don't evaporate over time, use a clean
  cloth or sponge and a mild, non-acidic soap and
  rub back to front or side to side. Avoid rubbing
  in circles.

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Leather Furniture Care Tips

• Avoid acidic soaps. Keep in mind that acidic
  soaps also should be avoided for protected
  leathers. Blot liquids right away to avoid any
  staining. Rinse away any mild soap with a clean,
  damp cloth or sponge.
• Avoid sun exposure. The sun can fade your leather
  furniture over time. One of the easiest ways to
  ensure your leather furniture doesn't fade is to
  rearrange furniture at least once a year.

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Leather Furniture Care Tips

• Keep bodily fluids away. Sweat and body oil can
  cause permanent damage to unprotected leather
  furniture by making it crack and dry out. Be sure
  to avoid flopping on the couch after a heavy
  workout so you can keep those stains at bay. You
  also can help keep oils away by putting towels
  where heads might rest, or buying arm covers to
  lengthen the life of the fabric.

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Leather Furniture Care Tips

• Let the leather clean itself. Many stains will
  evaporate from leather over time. Oil or other
  grease stains can be wiped with a dry cloth and
  then left alone. It will either evaporate or
  dissipate deep into the leather in a matter of
  time. This makes leather a great way to furnish
  homes with pets or kids. Don't believe the
  rumors that it will be easily damaged by your
  children or pets unless either decides to use
  it as a scratching post.
• Work out light scratches. Distilled water can
  help you lightly buffer out minor scratches on
  leather. Simply apply it to a cloth and buffer
  it out, or use your fingers.

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Leather Furniture Care Tips

• Call a leather specialist. Deeper scratches or
  tears can be repaired by calling a leather
  specialist. Don't wait too long to call for help
  because a tear can get worse over time.
• Use a conditioner every six months to one year.
  Leather conditioners are a great way to ensure
  your leather furniture is cared for. Don't feel
  like you have to use it once a month. About once
  every six months to a year is plenty to keep it
  looking fresh. The great thing about leather is
  that the more it's used, the better it looks and
  the softer it gets. This is a great way to ensure
  leather furniture is used for decades.

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Leather Furniture Care Tips
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Leather Furniture Care Tips
Upholstered furniture comes with many benefits,
such as increased levels of comfort and unique
fabric designs. But upholstered furniture also
comes with specific instructions for best care.
Consider the following upholstered furniture
care tips
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Upholstered Furniture Care Tips

• Avoid direct contact with heating and
• cooling. Keep upholstered furniture away from
  direct sources of heating and cooling units. This
  means keep it about 20 inches away from
  baseboard heaters to avoid dangerous situations
  and unnecessary wear.
• Maintain ideal temperature. Ensure your furniture
  stays in environments where the temperature is
  between 65 and 75 degrees, with humidity at about
  35 to 40 percent.

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Upholstered Furniture Care Tips

• Vacuum regularly. Learning how to clean your
  upholstered furniture is the best way to ensure
  it stays in top shape. Dust, crumbs and other
  debris act as a natural abrasive. Vacuum
  regularly or about once a week to keep crumbs,
  pet hair and dust away.
• Don't worry about pilling. It's natural for most
  upholstered pieces and doesn't indicate that
  anything is wrong with the fabric. You can vacuum
  up the extra pilling or use a sweater or fabric
  shaver to return your furniture to its original
  glory.

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Upholstered Furniture Care Tips

• Check for potential problems. Do you notice
  buttons coming loose or threads popping up here
  and there? Address these problems early on
  before they become bigger issues. Cut threads or
  tighten any loose pieces before you start to
  vacuum.
• Take care of cushions. Rotate your cushions by
  flipping them over about every few months.
  Cushions with zippers are a good indicator of a
  furniture maintenance tip right under your nose.
  Read the care instructions for cushion covers.
  Most cannot be thrown in the washing machine,
  but instead must be dry cleaned or otherwise
  specialty cleaned. Remove covers for spot
  cleaning and to make sure the cushion inside, or
  even the other side of the fabric, doesn't
  become damaged.

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Upholstered Furniture Care Tips

• Minimize pet hair. Use a lint roller to easily
  pick up pet hair that has fallen on furniture.
  Sweater brushes with a bristled head also work
  well to sweep up loose hairs and trap them in
  place. Vacuuming might also help with this
  problem. If your pet seems to be shedding
  excessively, it might be best to lay an old
  blanket on the couch or chair. You can also
  train your pet to stay off furniture.
• Test cleaning products. If you have a new piece
  of furniture, it's important to determine what
  products are safe to use for cleaning. The tag
  on your furniture should have instructions for
  what is safe and what could potentially cause
  damage. No matter what you use, be sure to test
  it in a smaller area first.

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Upholstered Furniture Care Tips

• Fluff it. Whether it's your cushions or the back
  of the couch, be sure to fluff it to make it
  look fresh and hold its shape. This is
  especially true for upholstered furniture with
  down, feathers and fiber, which might require
  more frequent fluffing.
• Prevent stains. The best way to protect furniture
  is to prevent stains. This can easily be done by
  keeping food and beverages away from furniture,
  or taking your shoes off before you sit on the
  couch. If your pet likes to sit with you on the
  couch, keep a towel or blanket nearby. Put it
  under your pet to keep body fluids or natural
  oils from staining the furniture.

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