subject: Make Your Furnishings The Feature Of Your Home With These Great Tips! [print this page] Buying new furniture or quality custom furniture is a wonderful way of expressing your creativity and style in your home. Whether its one decorative piece, a complete set or vintage item that youve chosen, a piece of furniture can be a work of art, breathing new life into an ordinary room. Taking proper care of your furniture is an essential part of extending its longevity and preserving quality.
Here are some types of furniture material and the correct way to clean them.
Wood: Anything from wooden chairs to wooden wall decors should be dusted on a regular basis (as often as a few times a week). Dusting helps to avoid soil build up on the wood and maintains a clean surface. When cleaning, you can use a multi-surface spray cleaner and wood protectant. Make sure to keep your wooden furniture away from direct sunlight or air vents if possible. Long drapes and curtains on windows can help to minimize the suns rays and protect wood from drying and fading.
Aluminum, metal or steel: When cleaning furnishings that are aluminum, metal or steel be sure to dust regularly and wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. For tougher stains, clean with hot soapy water. Refrain from using any harsh cleaning agents for these types of materials.
Leather: If you have recently purchased a piece of leather furniture read the manufacturers instructions for cleaning. You can also use a damp cloth for wiping and follow with a dry cloth. There are a wide variety of leather conditioners on the market that clean and care for leather furniture.
Marble: Marble furniture pieces (often for custom kitchens) can be washed by using lukewarm water and a cloth. You can clean the piece(s) with a mild detergent twice a year to remove any dirt build-up.
Quality custom furniture, vintage pieces and home decor are all things that require cleaning time. Being aware of the proper cleaning agents and techniques for certain types of furniture can help you understand how to keep them looking sparkling.
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