Furniture Cleaning & Care Tips

       After investing a good amount of money in acquiring furniture, it is very important to make sure that it is properly taken care of because furniture costs you a lot of money and when properly maintained, they will serve you for a long time.

Generally speaking, the most common type of furniture is wood. Of course, there are now many new types of materials that are now used as part of furniture making in order to break away from the limitations of wood, such as glass, metal, plastic, etc. The addition of these new materials has greatly improved the comfort and versatility of furniture.

Each type of furniture has a corresponding method of care, and proper care practices can help furniture lasting longer. The following tips will enable you to keep them clean and own them for as long as possible.

Wooden furniture

Most of today's furniture is made with wood, but whether it's solid wood, plywood or fiberboard, there are some simple ways to keep your wood furniture looking its best.

The first method is to dedust frequently. This is because it will stop dust from settling on the surface of wooden furniture, and once it does, it can be difficult to wipe off.However, it is important to note that unless your furniture has a plastic coating, do not use multi-purpose cleaning sprays. If cleaning is difficult, you can also gently scrub with a detergent with soap dissolved in water. Then rinse and dry immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Oil-based polishes, cleaners and furniture oils protect the wood by making the surface smoother, however, they do not provide a hard protective layer.Avoid using pure olive oil to wipe down wooden furniture as it attracts more dust.

The second point is to make sure that the furniture is kept away from moisture. So you can usually use coasters or other table mats, and if there is a liquid spill, it is best to wipe it up as soon as possible. But be careful not to use any water-soaked material to clean it, and it's best to use a soft cloth when cleaning wooden furniture.

The third point is to keep away from light and heat.Direct sunlight can cause serious damage to the shape and internal structure of wood. Direct sunlight or too much light can cause your furniture to warp as they lose the moisture that is critical to preserving it. In addition, it will lose its luster and begin to fade.

 

Upholstery

This type of furniture is made of fabrics and they provide soft comfort and warmth. And they come in more colorful shapes that add color, texture and character to the rest of the furniture. So how should this type of furniture be maintained?

The first way is to vacuum. It is best to vacuum this type of furniture once a week to keep it in the same condition it has always been in and to avoid the build-up of dirt and dust that can make it more difficult to remove and also look worn out.

Another way to maintain it is to rearrange it. In most homes, there are always a few commonly used seats. So generally speaking, there must be a specific few fabrics that will be used more often than others. Therefore, to avoid this, exchanging or rearranging them regularly can be the solution to avoid some unnecessary wear and tear.

The other option is to use seat covers, or slipcovers. These covers protect parts that are susceptible to higher levels of wear and dirt, and can protect upholstered furniture from other unwanted stains, such as grease, or sweat stains. They are removable, so once they get dirty, you can wash them as often as you like. Not only will this keep them clean all the time, but the wear and tear on the furniture will be greatly reduced.

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Leather furniture

Leather furniture, is one of the elements of elegant and high-end furniture. Whether combined with wood or metal materials, leather furniture is relatively expensive. Also, it is one of the types of furniture that requires extra care. While the occasional spill of water or wine can be completely wiped off if dealt with immediately.

For leather furniture, it should be wiped down with a damp soft cloth every few weeks. If you encounter a stain that is difficult to wipe clean, try cleaning it with some mild soap and make sure you rinse it off with water and then dry it after wiping. Also, you should avoid using any harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners or any type of chemical solutions as they will only damage it.

Another one is vacuuming, this has a wide range of applications and can be used on coated leather furniture, it is very simple and easy to remove dust and dirt from the surface.

If your furniture is made of leather, you can also maintain your leather furniture with a mild oil or a solution recommended by the manufacturer to be able to keep the leather surface shiny.

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Glass furniture

Furniture made of glass should be the easiest type to maintain. It is easy to keep its original shape, except for the fact that you usually should not break it by hitting it with hard objects. Also, when you see a stain, you can use a glass cleaner to wipe it down.

General furniture maintenance tips

As mentioned above, most furniture has its own specific way of cleaning and maintenance, but there are certain rules.

1. Avoid direct sunlight. Because this will easily lead to fading and breakage of furniture, even furniture made of glass will be affected
2. the correct use of cleaning materials, different furniture materials need to use different cleaning materials, because each material can withstand the cleaning strength are not the same. This will avoid problems such as wear and tear, tear, staining and fading.
3. Change the position of your furniture occasionally to avoid them staying in the same position for a long time. However, it is important to note that moving the position of the furniture is done by lifting it, not simply dragging it, which can also damage it.

These tips can help you keep your furniture in good condition when using them in general. With these simple maintenance procedures, furniture will be moved from one generation to another in perfect condition.

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