Furniture Care

A leather couch can add a touch of beauty, style and sophistication to the relaxing areas of your home. Whether it's in front of a television or a roaring fireplace, a leather couch can be the...

Newspapers are printed using ink. When a newspaper gets left on a wood surface, the ink can be transferred onto the wood and stain it. Likewise, when there are newspapers on wood and they get wet...

If your cuckoo clock has become dirty, you may wonder how to clean it without breaking anything. Although it does take work, cleaning your clock needs to be done occasionally. As long as you are...

Exposure to a marine environment causes rapid deterioration of natural fibers in boat seats. This makes the thread in boat seats dry rot and break before the synthetic marine vinyl fabric does....

Any type of cardboard art is fragile and highly susceptible to water damage and being crushed. The most important considerations in packaging cardboard art, either for storage or transit, is...

Commercial cleaning products can contain harsh, toxic ingredients, and while they might be convenient, they are not the only way to clean your home. Whether you want to save money, be more green...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you've experience a fire in your home, the damage can be devastating. On top of everything else, soot is one of the most difficult stains to remove because it is oil-based and will not simply...

The best time to remove paint is when the paint is still wet. Wet paint can be removed with a simple wipe of a damp cloth. However, once the paint has dried on your furniture, it becomes much more...

Like any other item in your household, dining room chairs need regular cleaning and upkeep to look their best. Even if you have a formal dining room that's only used a few times a year, regular...

If you just purchased a new mattress, you may be more interested in trying it out than preventing stains. Stains are annoying, but they can be covered or removed. Yet it is entirely to your...

Mattresses get stained and dirty with regular use, especially if you have children or pets. Used mattresses should be thoroughly cleaned because you don't know what's been on them or how well they...

Wood veneer is a very thin covering applied to furniture. Wood veneer has been used by furniture manufacturers for many, many years. Wood veneer is applied to the furniture with wood glue. Over...

Removing cigarette odors from leather can be a pretty complicated process because your success is largely determined by how sensitive you are to the smoky smell. There are many natural ways to...

Bauhaus USA's "Baldwin Collection" features furniture upholstered with a fine twill-weave microfiber fabric. Because the microfiber is a synthetic fabric it is both stain-resistant and relatively...

Upholstery can be intimadating to clean,due to pets and small children I launder my faux suede couch often.

While getting the urine smell out of a mattress might not be easy, luckily it can be done. Here are a few things you can do to remove the smell of urine out of a mattress.

Kids love to draw or write something on the wall or anywhere in the house. One look at the house it’s very tidy and the next day it’s full of writings on the wall. Don’t need to panic. There are...

Whether due to exposure to cigarette smoke or as the result of a fire, the smell of smoke is not something that you want attaching itself to your furniture. While eliminating the smell of smoke...

Cleaning nubuck leather can be challenging since nubuck is an extremely sensitive leather. Use tools specifically made for cleaning nubuck to ensure proper care, and you can maintain the leather...

Using Small baskets, dvd organizers, cd organizers, and a bookshelf can end your bedrooms clutter with these simple and useful tips!

I hear most people saying that cleaning their house is boring and not motivating, however, hopefully these steps will help you clean with a smile and make the time fly by.

We have all had someone spill something on our upholstered furniture. Whether your guests have knocked over a glass of wine or your husband spilled his coffee on your furniture, you know the spill...

Versatile and functional, futons are a great addition to any home as they are typically cheaper than your average couch, provide another place for guests to sleep, are easy to move, and can fit...

When it comes to suede, you have to be careful. Everyone knows that water can stain suede, so how are you supposed to clean it? There is a fun trick that you can use the next time you have to...

Keeping wood clean can be a chore. Whether it's an article of furniture, a deck, or other kind of wood, there is a simple process for cleaning wood and restoring it to its original finish....

Do you need to know how to protect your living room furniture in the summer? Summer is a great time for family fun in the sun. But wet bathing suits, sandy socks, and sun-screened arms can cause...

When it comes to soft fabrics in a home, the carpet is the first thing people want cleaned. Naturally, the carpet takes the most abuse since we ... well, we walk all over it. However, the chairs...

Eventually, even the most well cared for furniture can become dingy and smelly. Extraction or steam cleaning is a relatively inexpensive and effective way to revive your upholstered furniture. It...

Anyone who has ever owned pets can tell you that cleaning up after shedding pets can be a never ending battle. And it's all the more worse if you own more than one pet or if someone in your...

An oily film is often left on walls, ceilings, carpets and upholstered furniture when a gas-powered furnace or other heating unit builds up gas or oil vapors inside the combustion chamber. The...

Water is an enemy to unsealed and poorly-sealed hardwood furniture and flooring. It will tendency to leach into the wood leaving a whitish stain. Water that sits too long can even turn the wood...

Some upholstered furniture can be cleaned with a mild detergent or household product like water or vinegar. However, if you have a label that says to dry clean or professional clean only, those...

Velvet furniture, while beautiful and luxurious, can be difficult to clean and care for. Velvet can be easily damaged, crushed or stained if mishandled. Knowing how to clean and care for velvet...

Cleaning your own upholstery can save a lot of money, but if it isn't done right, it could ruin your furniture, which is the same as throwing away the money you've invested in it. Some...

Buying upholstered furniture can be an investment, and the more expensive the fabric covering the piece, the more you will pay. Like any investment, you want to take care of your furniture. How...

A copper fire pit makes a great addition to a summer BBQ, campsite, or backyard. Cleaning your fire pit periodically removes stains and keep the copper from developing that signature blue patina.

After a long, dreary winter with snow, cloudy skies and temperatures close to that of your freezer, it's time to rise to the occasion as the flowers rise to the sun in Spring.

Mattresses can get wet in a variety of ways. Kids have accidents, dogs have accidents--maybe you simply had an accident with a glass of water you were drinking in bed. Whatever the reason, a wet...

Teak has a classic look on the patio. It's sturdy and withstands the weather quite well. Over time, it gets dull from exposure to rain and sun, so get out the teak oil. It's time to tend to...