For those of you who love the look and feel of their furniture, but don’t have time to maintain it, there is a solution!
We all know that cleaning up after dinner or letting the dust bunnies take over our living room won’t do any good. It can actually be hazardous to your health as well as the furniture.
But with just a little time and effort, you can keep your furniture looking great for years to come!
Here are some tips to help you out:
Wooden Furniture:
Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. If there is a spill or liquid on the wood, blot it up as soon as possible with a clean cloth. Wipe the area clean with a slightly damp cloth, and then dry it thoroughly.
If the wood starts to look dull, you can polish it with a furniture wax or oil. Be sure to test this in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure that it doesn’t damage the finish.
Vinyl Furniture:
Wipe down vinyl furniture with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the furniture back in place.
To keep your vinyl furniture looking new, you can apply a coat of vinyl sealant every few months.
Leather Furniture:
Leather furniture should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry cloth. If there are any spills or liquid on the leather, blot it up as soon as possible with a clean cloth. Wipe the area clean with a slightly damp cloth, and then dry it thoroughly.
Leather furniture should be conditioned every few months to keep it looking new. You can buy a leather conditioner at most stores, or you can make your own by mixing one part linseed oil with two parts distilled vinegar. Apply the conditioner with a soft cloth, and then let it dry for about an hour.
Fabric Furniture:
Dust and vacuum fabric furniture regularly to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the furniture back in place.
To keep your fabric furniture looking new, you can apply a coat of fabric sealant every few months.
Quality furniture
If you’re looking for quality furniture that will last for years, be sure to dust and vacuum it regularly to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the furniture back in place.
To keep your furniture looking new, you can apply a coat of sealant every few months.
Affordable furniture
If you’re looking for affordable furniture that will last for years, be sure to dust and vacuum it regularly to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the furniture back in place.
Furniture kids or pets
If you’re looking for furniture that will be safe for your kids or pets, be sure to dust and vacuum it regularly to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the furniture back in place.
Mattress purchase
If you’re in the market for a new mattress, be sure to dust and vacuum it regularly to remove any dust or dirt. If there are any stubborn spots, you can use a mild detergent or soap to clean it up. Be sure to rinse the area well and dry it completely before putting the mattress back in place.
Some other helpful tips if mild soap and water do not work to clean your furniture are to get a hose out and most cleaners like Fantastic and 409 will usually do the trick. Just don’t let the cleaners sit on the furniture long and make sure you rinse it really good. If there is mildew then Tilex works great, again, rinse well. If you get anything sticky that won’t come off such as sap from a tree you can get products that are designed to get grease and other dirt off boats that work well. If there are stains on the wicker that you can’t get off having tried the above methods you can sand the wicker down with sand paper and then refinish it with wax paste or something that will make the area shiny again. In some cases the wicker will need to be painted again after sanding.
