Furniture Care

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...

Furniture slipcovers are the home decorator's best friend. They instantly revitalize the look of your home and easily adapt to ever-changing interior design trends. When they get dirty, wash them....

If you have pets and small children, accidents on your couch are bound to happen. When those accidents are caused by urine, however, they can make for smelly messes that are hard to get rid of....

Stretching those patio cushions just one more season can be a relaxing and inexpensive do-it-yourself project. Hide small tears and rips, create new patterns to replace old ones or design a quick...

People rotate their tires as a part of routine maintenance on their vehicles, but they often do not think about rotating their matresses. Mattresses need maintenance just like vehicles, or they...

Upholstered furniture can get dusty and dirty in no time, especially in homes with pets or children. Cleaning an upholstered couch and chairs is an important activity that should be performed on a...

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

Whether you have new dining room chairs with beautiful cushions or you have just recovered your old chairs with new fabric, you definitely want to protect the cushions and keep them from becoming...

Outside furniture that is left uncovered in the elements is bound to need cleaning at some point. Dirt build-up and mildew often forms on the cushions, chair frames and tables. With a little elbow...

Proper cleaning will not only enhance the appearance of furniture, but it also makes it last longer. Dust and dirt can deteriorate fabrics, and stains can set into leather and become permanent....

Foam absorbs odors constantly. Spills, animals, and smoking are just a few of the things that can quickly turn your beloved couch or cushions into something you can no longer enjoy. For less...

Vacuuming the insides of your cushions seems like an impossible task but can really be quite simple. Also necessary for those who are allergy sufferers. This also works for any stuff object such...

Pets are beloved household companions, but the warm summer months may cause them to shed all over the furniture, including the sofa, the love seat, or your favorite chair. To avoid excess pet hair...

Steam cleaning a sofa helps to reduce odors from the sofa, which helps the whole room smell clean. In addition, cleaning will remove dust mites and allergens from the fabric of the sofa. Regular...

Many cushions are filled with foam. Foam cushions maintain their shape since the foam is of medium to high density. Sometimes, however, spills or other moisture can seep through the fabric cover...

Since I have children and a dog, my couch gets pretty dirty with dog hair and other things. This is a good way to clean your couch so that you won't have to do it again for a little while. From...

Any beach house owner or long-term housekeeper knows it's a special challenge to keep furniture in these vacation homes looking its best. Guests come and go, leaving water and sand behind. Whether...

Couch cushions are commonly neglected in the cleaning department. Yet, they are a magnet for dirt, pet hair, and spills. The reason most cushions do not get cleaned regularly is because many...

So you let your pets on the furniture--so what? You love to snuggle them and all is good... until you have guests over. Then you begin to wonder if you live like an animal. As your guest stands...