The ultimate furniture care guide for you
The ultimate furniture care guide for you
As always on the blog guys! Its everyday is a uniquely different day to shine and be the ultimate best version of you! I trust the weekend was well spent with family, friends and special ones. Today on the blog, we bring you the ultimate furniture care guide for you. From wooden furniture, to leather furniture and painted furniture, this care guide will definitely help you get the best value of your priced furniture pieces.
In common opinion, cleaning furniture might be considered one of the easiest housekeeping chores one will ever have to face. However popular that opinion might be, poor furniture cleaning habits may be the reason why you have roaches in the corners of your sofa or why you just have so many tiny spots that eventually accumulate into a big noticeable patch.
Considering how much you have invested in your furniture piece, proper care and cleaning are important parts of preserving the pieces for years of beauty and use. Also, there are simple hacks that can help you keep them in good condition and also help you get better value off them if you were to consider a furniture exchange programme.
So how do you clean any piece of furniture and keep it looking like new? Let’s find out!
Painted Furniture
Everyday Care
Painted furniture is almost the easiest to keep clean. On a weekly basis, dust or wipe clean with a cloth dampened with water. Be sure not to leave water spots on the surface, as they’ll dry and could leave permanent patches.
Special Cleaning
If your piece of painted furniture has stains on visible surfaces or nicks and scratches on it, you’ll want to make whatever repairs you can. Gently sand down any mars, taking care not to damage more painted finish than you have to. Carefully glue and clamp any loose joints.
Match the paint as best you can or select a new color of paint and restore the piece to near-perfect condition. Add an oil finish for greatest protection.
Wood Furniture
Everyday Care
Before you decide how to clean your piece of furniture, you need to determine what type of finish it has on it. You can find information about cleaners and conditioners for wood furniture and information on getting built-up finishes off to expose the beautiful wood underneath. You should use a lint-free cloth to polish your furniture on a regular basis. Use just a little furniture polish on the cloth and rub the surface to get a beautiful shine.
When choosing a furniture polish, use the same type for each cleaning, either oil- or wax-based, to avoid polish smudges. Wipe in the direction of the grain of the wood whenever possible.
Special Cleaning
When it comes time to remove built-up wax, use either mineral spirits or a synthetic turpentine with a soft, lint-free cloth. Clean the entire piece with the product, not just the area that’s soiled.
The ultimate furniture care guide for you
Leather Furniture
Everyday Care
Because leather can dry out and crack, it is recommended that you keep your valuable leather furniture at least 2 feet from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. Clean the piece with a damp sponge or soft cloth and dust it regularly.
Special Cleaning
For excessive soil, use a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar with 1/2 cup water to clean with a soft cloth. Follow this with a washing of leather saddle soap. Rub the furniture with a dry soft cloth.
Upholstered Furniture
Everyday Care
Keep upholstered furniture out of direct sunlight as most fabrics will fade. Vacuum surfaces weekly. Flip cushions and pillows regularly so both sides wear evenly.
Special Treatments
When it comes to cleaning, start out by wiping up any spills and spots as soon as you see them.
Wicker and Cane Furniture
Everyday Care
The natural fibers of wicker, cane, and rush furniture tend to dry out, so it’s important to keep these pieces out of the sun and away from heat sources. Dust regularly and vacuum often to get the dust out of the cracks in the finishes.
Special Treatments
To restore the pliable nature and moisture to natural fiber seating, place the piece in a bathtub full of warm water or spray with a hose outside. This will help to retard splitting of fibers and lengthen the life of your pieces.
