Furniture Care

We have all experienced water damage at some point or another right? It's frustrating, it's an eyesore, but when it's on your beautiful expensive wood furniture it can awful! I have found a way...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

The cause of mold is high humidity or dampness. Mold can grow on all types of surfaces, including drywall and furniture. Flooding or storing furniture in garages can cause mold to grow. The spores...

Keeping your furniture clean is a straightforward process that combines routine maintenance with deep cleaning on an as-needed basis. Preventive measures will lighten your workload. Lint-free...

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...

The luxurious feel and comfort associated with leather sofas makes them a popular choice among homeowners, who are often willing to pay top dollar for these home accessories. Over time, however,...

After socializing with friends, it can be annoying to discover that drinking glasses have left ring marks on the coffee table. The condensation from glasses leaves unsightly white rings on wood...

Kitchen tables that are made of wood do a good job of absorbing all sorts of grime and dust, making them harder to clean than a plastic-based tabletop. The trick is to use a cleaner with a citrus...

Shea butter is a natural oil used as a moisturizer for skin as well as for leather products. It has enough water in it to hydrate the leather and then seal moisture in, keeping it soft and supple...

Furniture is a big investment and an important part of the home. When something like honey falls on the furniture, it is often difficult to clean up. Upholstered furniture can be a chore to keep...

Mold spores float through the air. They are invisible to the naked eye, but they are part of your everyday environment. As floating spores they are harmless. However, when spores land on wet or...

Wooden kitchen cabinets are susceptible to lots of grimy buildup because they are exposed to grease, steam and smoke from cooking. In order to keep greasy buildup to a minimum, it is a good idea...

Day to day care of leather furniture is a simple matter of cleaning up spills as they happen, dusting occasionally and vacuuming between the cushions. Unless your furniture is heavily used, you...

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...

Leather is a versatile product that is used to cover car seats, sofas and boots, among other things. Sources for this durable, tanned animal skin come from cows, pigs and ostriches, among other...

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...

Of all the things that stain our furniture, you wouldn't think that water would be one of them. Water stains somehow find their way to almost any surface. Fortunately cleaning these perplexing...

Leather offers a sleek look to your living room. For allergy sufferers, it's the perfect solution as there aren't fibers for dust to hide within. Leather is, unfortunately, a temperamental...

Leather furniture is an elegant and timeless addition to any room. There are many different types of leather used for furniture, but they all require similar care and maintenance. Leather is...

Rustic furniture requires special care to clean it effectively and maintain its value. Fortunately, this does not add a lot of time to your cleaning routine. However, you will need to possibly...

Natural wood furniture and fixtures add a sense of rustic elegance to a home. Hardwood floors, cherry oak furniture and wood doors beautifully set off the look of a home. However for varnished...

Leather is the ultimate in luxurious upholstery. Fine, smooth leather is handsome to look and easy to care for. With the right cleaners and conditioners, even a novice can achieve excellent...

Lacquered furniture is both beautiful and easy to care for. Because of the high gloss finish, a few precautions should be observed when cleaning its shiny surface. With the proper care, black...

Wood furniture is built to last a lifetime with proper care. Caring for the finish is just as important as caring for the structural integrity of the piece. Damage to the finish can lead to...

Caring for cowhide leather is the same whether it is a sofa or your prized leather jacket. Giving your leather proper care keeps it looking great and supple and adds years of usefulness. Leather...

Leather is a very versatile, rugged fabric used for a variety of purposes. It is created by tanning the hide of animals, particularly cows. Because it is used in objects that are handled so...

Cats sometimes miss the litter box; unfortunately, when they do miss it, it smells worse than just about any other creature on earth. Cat urine has an extremely pungent odor that can linger in a...

Wood veneer is a thin layer (less than 1/16 inch) of decorative wood applied over furniture made of particle board or plywood. Most often it is applied with a water-soluble glue that easily...

Although pinewood is classified as a soft wood, it is frequently and beautifully used for furniture. Rustic pine furniture is favored for its warm, light color and interesting, natural grain...

Cleaning lime oak furniture is fairly straightforward, but you must take care not to damage the finish. This could remove some of the pigment or wax that creates the lovely high-definition look of...

There is no need to spend money on expensive furniture polish when you can make your own that cleans and polishes your wood furniture for a fraction of the cost.

People do not have to use commercial cleaners and polishers on their wood furniture. An environmentally friendly product can easily be made using two ingredients that are probably already in your...

Based on a recommendation of 8 hours of sleep per day, most people will spend about a third of their lives in bed. While a mattress pad is a good idea, sometimes a mattress either goes without, or...

Durahide is a synthetic product made to mimic the look and feel of leather. It is used to make a variety of pieces of furniture, from couches to chairs and ottomans. It does a decent job of...

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.

Oak, like most woods used in furniture making, is fairly easy to clean. Start by dusting your oak furniture piece with a soft cloth. If there is a lot of dust, use a damp soft cloth to prevent the...

Removing stubborn price tags and the sticky adhesives that are sometimes left on books, furniture, picture frames, toys and glass can be frustrating, and can ruin a brand new item before it's ever...

Black laminate furniture will add a stylish bold statement to your room decor. The deep brilliance of the black appears to be almost liquid-like and blends well with any color scheme. The black...

With new cleaners popping up on the market all the time, folks may wonder what options are best for cleaning their wood furniture. Perhaps surprisingly, two of the most popular products at the top...

Leather furniture is both luxurious and practical. But what do you do when you need to clean your white leather couch? How do you remove a stain and make it look like new?

Wooden Furniture is absorbent and marks easily, so furniture is sealed with a finish when it's manufactured to protect if from scratches and spills, to give it shine, and to enhance its natural...

Furniture wax can build up on fine wood furniture, trapping dirt and creating a dull, dirty finish. Removing waxy buildup from wood furniture is easier than you think. Here's how to remove built...

It has happened to everyone who has ever hosted a party or family dinner: Somebody sets a sweating glass of water, iced tea or beer on the table without a coaster. After the party's over, you...

It can be very frustrating to find cat scratches on the dining table or the pricey leather sofa. But claw marks don’t mean your favorite furniture is ruined. Light scratches might only...

Plastic drum wraps are the colored protective coating that is applied to the outside perimeter of drum pieces. You can buy and apply drum wraps in different colors and textures from music stores...