Furniture Care

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...

Few things are as beautiful and timeless as real wood furniture. A wood headboard, whether cherry, oak or one of a variety of other finishes, can make your bedroom look sophisticated. However,...

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...

Thrift stores and garage sales can be convenient places to find interesting furniture at bargain prices. The trouble with secondhand furniture, however, is you don't always know how to clean it...

Leather is a durable and attractive fabric that many choose as the covering for furniture, automobile interior and clothes. Manufacturers sometimes recommend the best method for cleaning your...

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...

We all have days, when we do not feel like taking out the trash. Especially when it is raining or cleaning it. Have you ever been near a garbage can, that really smells, and it is full of...

Keeping your leather items clean and in good condition does not require buying special products. Leather furniture, shoes or clothing will benefit from regular conditioning and cleaning. There are...

Because leather is used in items that are handled so often, you will inescapably have to clean it sometime--and this can be an intimidating task. A wide range of cleaning products is available...

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...

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....

It seems like ink stains are always showing up on furniture either from the kids writing or from the ink pen in your pocket. Try these tips to get the ink off your furniture.

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...

Removing milk stains from upholstery is simple but takes patience. It is important to not only remove the stain itself but also the entire milk residue within the upholstery. If milk is left...

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...

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...

Your mom has just proudly passed down your wicker bassinet to you from the attic and it is covered in grime. While you love it, you have no clue how to clean it! Cleaning a wicker bassinet isn't...

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...

Oak furniture is a beautiful addition to any home and can last through generations with proper care.

Leather chairs seem to be everywhere. Most office chairs are leather and many chairs at home are as well. Do you have a leather chair that’s getting a little dingy? Cleaning your leather chair...

Velour upholstery feels soft to the touch and has a rich, velvety appearance, but if the upholstery is allowed to become dusty and soiled, it will become stiff to the touch, and the colors will be...

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...

Pigmented leather is easy to clean and maintain. You just need to take a few steps to ensure your leather furniture stays beautiful and lasts for years.

In order to keep leather furniture looking beautiful, you need to complete an occasional cleaning. Using the appropriate methods will help keep the furniture looking good as well as protecting it...