Furniture Care

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Getting the smell of smoke out of furniture fabric can be a challenging task. Oftentimes the smoke has settled into the fabric, causing the smell to linger indefinitely. Using air fresheners and...

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....

Dog urine leaves an offensive odor in fabrics. It stains, but even if you get the stain out the smell often remains. There are many products on the market that will remove the smell from...

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...

Couch cushion covers that have shrunk dramatically are not going to return to their original size. However, fabrics that have shrunk slightly or lost their original shape stand a chance of being...

Due to their heft and thickness of fibers, futons can be a challenge to clean. Futon covers are often easy to clean but the fabric beneath them can hold on to dampness.

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...

Dry foam isn't completely dry, but it isn't as wet as most cleaning foams and does not need water to activate it. Dry foam is a good choice for cleaning upholstery because the lack of water will...

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...

Cleaning upholstery is as necessary as cleaning the other areas of your home. Often, upholstery gets little or no attention from most homeowners until a patch of hair grease appears on the head...

Even the most careful individuals are likely to end up with stains on their dining room chairs eventually. During dinner parties when the table is crowded or during family get-togethers when the...

Everyone that knows me knows that my Miss Lily is one spoiled brat child and that she rules this house. She also has the run of the house, she goes anywhere she wants to. She sleeps with me and...

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...

To extend the life of your fabrics and upholstery it is important to use the right cleaning products and treatment methods. Although chemical-laden products can effectively clean your fabric and...

Upholstery cleaning, contrary to popular belief, does not require fancy steam cleaning equipment connected to a truck. You can make your upholstery look clean and smell fresh with or without...

So you're tired of looking at that old worn out furniture, but can't afford to go all out and get a new living room set? No problem! A couple of slip covers prolong the life of that favorite...

You can save your upholstery fabrics from most liquid spills if you treat them fast enough. Most upholstery fabric purchased today comes treated with a fabric protector such as Teflon® or...

Many people who have an upcoming move need to rent moving blankets. Moving blankets are very helpful tools to help the move go a little smoother and protect your furniture. Here are some ways to...

Cotton fabric is a popular fabric for couches, love seats and over-sized chairs. It is used extensively in the casual furniture that is in our homes today. Cotton is a durable fabric and is known...

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...

Do you have a problem with your cats hair getting all over your couches? You love those cats. The only annoyance of owning them is that it's very difficult to get their hair up since it is highly...

You can clean Teflon-protected upholstery using a carpet- or upholstery-cleaning machine, or you can clean your Teflon-protected upholstery by hand, using only sponges and towels. Use caution, and...

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...

Velvet is a luxurious textile created by a complex double weaving process that results in a densely plush nap. It is not an easy fabric to maintain because the smooth surface can become...

When fabric says "dry clean only" you need to heed that directive if you don't want to damage your furniture. But dry cleaning usually makes you think of heat or steam, both of which may be...

In the movement to go green, everyone seems to be looking for ways to shift from chemically-laden home products to more natural solutions. One of the easiest ways to eliminate a product from your...

Removing crayon from upholstery is as easy as ironing.

Not sure how to clean your upholstery? To solve the mystery, look for these codes on the piece of furniture in question or on a sample piece of fabric.

There is no doubt about it; furniture can lose its appeal as it ages. Damage from the sun may cause faded areas and pets and children may cause unsightly stains that are difficult to remove....

A clean and fresh smelling house can give you a whole new attitude. And freshening your furniture doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, but how much you have to do depends on the...

Secondhand mattresses, unlike other secondhand furniture, aren't always a good idea. The soft surfaces can trap allergens like pet dander and cigarette smoke. You also never know what activities...

Are you a sucker for every TV commercial advertising some new gadget to remove pet hair from your furniture? Has your fabric couch begun to look like a fur couch? Then you should try these easy...

Dry cleaning seems to work best for silk curtains to keep them in the very best condition and maintain their original beauty, color and texture. However, silk curtains can be hand washed...

The shape of most fabric lampshades makes them shameless dust catchers, yet we often overlook them when cleaning. As dust accumulates on the fabric, it dulls the light, accentuates the dust and...