Furniture Care

When a spill or accident causes odors in a mattress, getting rid of the smell can be an overwhelming task. The smell gets deep down into the fabric and padding making it nearly impossible to get...

The proteins found in curry powder bind to whatever they touch, and the spice can discolor fabrics in the same way that a dye will. Leather can be difficult to clean because it reacts...

Though mold spores in the air are everywhere, they usually go undetected. If these mold spores find a damp place to settle it's a whole different story as they move in and accumulate, causing not...

Furniture on your patio or deck offers challenges when it comes to cleaning. Because of exposure to the elements and the nature of the materials used to build them, outdoor furniture develops rust...

Cleaning any piece of furniture on a regular basis will not only help your furniture to stay looking new, but it can also increase its lifespan. Removing stains and keeping your sofa clean can...

Metal headboards tend to have flaking paint that must be removed to restore its original appearance. Many old metal headboards are very intricate in detail and design and make paint removal...

Leather furniture provides a comfortable feel combined with a classic vibe that can be worked into a variety of decoration styles. Many people have had their leather furniture for years and some...

Wooden furniture can provide a beautiful, sophisticated touch to any home décor. Unless you keep your furniture completely covered, however, it is almost inevitable that you will see wear,...

Many pets enjoy snuggling up to their owners or just lounging around on the sofa. Repeated contact with animals can produce offensive pet odors on your sofa. Wet fur, urine, dander and other...

When the hinges break on an otherwise usable cooler, no need to discard it, replace the hinges yourself. When factory replacement hinges are unavailable, make your own using the following steps.

Some of the most beloved non-human members of our family can have the sharpest claws. While these claws serve a purpose to the cat, they can be detrimental to homes and furniture. Fixing a cat...

White stains on furniture are usually caused by heat, water or a combination of both. Setting a hot casserole dish on a sideboard or leaving a cup of tea sitting on a table overnight is a sure way...

Ammonia is a powerful cleaning agent that will help kill and remove mold and mildew on many surfaces, including wood furniture. Mold grows in any warm, humid climate similar to those commonly...

Treating lice in your home can be a tedious process. The treatment of humans and laundry is common, but it is also necessary to treat your upholstery. Your upholstery can become infested when a...

If you are having trouble removing dog urine stains and odors from your furniture, you are not alone. Here is the best method available that will remove your dog urine stains and odors.

Bed bugs are small, flat parasitic insects that feed off the blood of their hosts. Although some bed bugs live around animals, others prefer to live in human houses and feed off human blood. They...

A futon is a piece of furniture that can serve many purposes. It is a sofa, a lounge chair and a bed. It also integrates easily with any décor and is affordable as well as comfortable. Since...

How to find air leaks that cost you big money heating and cooling your house.

Some of the finest contemporary furniture designers in the world are from Italy. The furniture they design is very expensive. Various Italian furniture pieces have stainless steel handles, Strass...

When your sofa has a static electricity problem, it can be a big issue for a couple of reasons. First, pet fur and hair will be attracted to it, making for a frequent clean-up job. Second, shocks...

Keeping wood tables healthy keeps them looking like new. With a little wood polish or oil, little stains, nicks and scratches can be erased easily. However, heat marks can leave a permanent stain...

The sofa is one of the most expensive and hardest working pieces of furniture in the average household. Protecting and maintaining the sofa is essential to prolong its lifespan to ensure that you...

Wood used in acrylic-painted antique furniture is delicate, and using water to clean the piece is a bad idea as water can warp the wood and loosen screws. Because the acrylic paint acts like a...

Candle wax spills and drips can be a challenge to remove from hardwood floors or wood furniture. You would immediately think to reach for some heat to warm the wax and remove, never remove wax...

Papasans are large, round chairs that provide excellent support and comfortable sitting. If you are not using cushion covers, papasan cushion covers can be a little tricky to clean because they...

Ink stains are among the most frustrating stains to remove. Once ink has marred a surface, very few cleaners can remove the stain from furniture. Your best tool to fight ink stains is your typical...

Furniture wax is a semi-solid product used to feed and seal wood. Furniture wax cleans, conditions and polishes wood furniture. It is available in commercial brands but is also something you can...

Wood furniture is beautiful, can be expensive, or have incredible heritage which provide three sound reasons to take good care of it. Over time as wood ages the moisture once abundant within it...

Microfiber is a man-made material that contains very fine fibers, and is used to make everything from clothing to furniture. Microfiber couches are becoming increasingly popular; the fabric is...

Every hot tub breaks down into two components: the shell and the cabinet. The shell is the weather-resistant outside. Just below the shell, the tub is supported by foam or fiberglass. The hot...

Cleaning plastic textured tables doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. Two items you probably already have on hand--vinegar and baking soda--can work wonders on that stained plastic table.

Laminate flooring features the beautiful look of wood flooring without the high cost and constant upkeep. While laminate floors are less prone to scratching and denting than their real wood...

Vinyl is an extremely versatile fabric that has many household uses. According to The Vinyl Institute, "Today, vinyl is the second largest-selling plastic in the world, and the industry employs...

Cleaning a wood chair can seem daunting at first but once you experience the difference a good cleaning can make you will always want clean wood chairs. Wood chairs are available in dozens of...

A couch or chair cushion is not something that can be tossed in the washing machine; cleaning foam and batting cushion is not that simple. However, at some point, it does need to be cleaned. You...

Scotchgard is the brand name for a product manufactured by 3M and invented by a chemist named Patsy Sherman. The chemical coating can be applied to upholstery, carpets and even clothing to...

It is easy to reduce the appearance of small scratches in leather furniture; however, it's important to use extreme caution when applying liquid products to leather as it is quite porous and...

Smoke odors--particularly cigarette smoke odors--are notoriously hard to eradicate. Chances are, the smoke odor in the interior of your car was not caused by a one-time indiscretion, but by weeks,...

Kids sure love gum. And despite their parents' best efforts, kids can't seem to resist playing with chewing gum; they pull it out, twist it around and generally make a mess. The downside to all...

Oak furniture can be a beautiful addition to any home. The smooth appearance and earthy color of oak contributes to many décor designs, adding a personality to any home. Proper cleaning can...

Beeswax blobs on furniture create an unsightly mess that can also permanently stain the wood if left untreated. Besides candles, beeswax is a common ingredient in cosmetics and shoe polish....

When a child smears a wad of chewing gum onto your couch, or you find a piece of gum mashed into your car upholstery, you can try scrubbing it away, but you might just be pushing it deeper into...

Want to remove the smell of urine from a mattress? Really remove it, not just mask it with air freshener or spray it with chemicals that you'll breathe all night? As a parent of three, this is...

It is a real pain to have leather goods such as a furniture. There can be ink stain, coffee, mail polish, red wine and other types of stains that are hard to get out of leather. There are various...

Household bleach is an inexpensive but effective cleaner and disinfectant that can be mixed with water and used on most hard surfaces and some fabrics. When cleaning furniture, the ratio of bleach...

As they get old, seat cushions for chairs, benches and other household furniture can get dirty or develop tears, and their padding can become flattened. It is often cheaper to repair them by hand...

Pee stains, whether from animals or humans, are always a big problem when it comes to furniture. Not only are they a serious health issue, but they are persistent, smell horrible and tend to be...

Foul smelling dresser drawers can leave your clothing smelling less than desirable. There is no point in pulling fresh smelling clothes from the dryer and putting them right into a drawer that...

A wood or butcher-block counter top can last for decades if properly cared for. But if you do not season or seal wood surfaces prior to use, mold and bacteria might invade the wood. Luckily,...

Made of sturdy woven fibers, wicker is lightweight and attractive, and can be used as indoor or outdoor furnishing. Because of the woven nature of wicker, dust and debris can easily build up in...