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...

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...

Health and nutrition experts urge us to eat a full range of colors daily--and to feed our children the same. Yellow macaroni and cheese, red tomatoes, brown drippings from beef, hot pink from...

Furniture on your patio or deck offers challenges when it comes to cleaning. Because of exposure to the elements and the nature of the materials used to build them, outdoor furniture develops rust...

Leather furniture provides a comfortable feel combined with a classic vibe that can be worked into a variety of decoration styles. Many people have had their leather furniture for years and some...

Some of the finest contemporary furniture designers in the world are from Italy. The furniture they design is very expensive. Various Italian furniture pieces have stainless steel handles, Strass...

Microfiber is a man-made material that contains very fine fibers, and is used to make everything from clothing to furniture. Microfiber couches are becoming increasingly popular; the fabric is...

Every hot tub breaks down into two components: the shell and the cabinet. The shell is the weather-resistant outside. Just below the shell, the tub is supported by foam or fiberglass. The hot...

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...

Household bleach is an inexpensive but effective cleaner and disinfectant that can be mixed with water and used on most hard surfaces and some fabrics. When cleaning furniture, the ratio of bleach...

Water rings are usually a cloudy white colored stain from glasses or cups left on wood furniture. The glass may sweat from the cold contents or may have been wet when put on the furniture and...

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,...

Furniture can become stained over time, especially in homes with pets or small children. Professional upholstery cleaning services can be expensive, so many people choose to clean their own...

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...

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...

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...

Nowadays when you buy an upholstered couch or other furniture it is treated with a stain guard which is harmful for the environment. It has CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) which harms the ozone layer....

Microfiber furniture is supposed to be stainresistent but I don't know anythng that is completely stain resistent. If people are trying to remove spots and are leaving water 'spots' they are not...

Microfiber is a synthetic fabric that repels water, is soft and durable and makes great furniture upholstery fabric. Sometimes cleaning a microfiber couch can call for expensive toxic chemicals...

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...

Upholstery gets unsightly stains and wear spots due to use and age, not to mention children or pets. There is no way to avoid them other than using slip covers for the entire life of the...

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...

Wicker furniture is simply beautiful. It’s a perfect compliment to an outdoor porch or patio and is great for little girls bedrooms. Proper care can insure that it keeps it’s beauty and last...

Microfiber is a polyester fabric made of fibers 100 times finer than a human hair. Microfiber is very strong, yet light, because the fibers are so tightly woven. It’s often called microsuede. Make...

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...

Microfiber is a very soft and durable material used on sofas and furniture. Sometimes it is called MicroSuede. Microfiber is a polyester material and comes in a variety of colors. One of the...

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...

Learn how to make environmentally friendly, non-toxic household cleaners using cheap product you probably already have in your home!

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...

White leather furniture is stylish and elegant. It can really make a living room look fancy. Since leather is a unique fabric, it must be cared for differently than other types of fabric. ...

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...

Who knew - the wonder's of mayonnaise - full flavor and all the fat please - easily removes water rings on your good furniture - we have used this trick for years - and it really works...

Have you ever cried over spilled milk, wine, or Welch's grape juice? Well no more...here are some very simple tips on how to remove stains from furniture, clothing and more...

While dogs may be man's best friend, they can also be a major nuisance, especially when they are puppies. Your furniture and garden are at risk with a new puppy in the house. Puppies are...

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...

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...

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...

Salt can be used in many different, useful ways. Here's a few.

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...

If you are a cat person and your feline friend has full reign of the house you probably have cat hair clinging to every nook and cranny. A couple of the most troublesome spots can be cushioned...

It's amazing that no matter how hard you try to prevent it, your tables still get water spots and rings. Well this is one time when good cleaning savvy really pays off. The milky rings that water...

Ever wonder how to remove the pesky mildew from a plastic beach chair? Here's how!

It's a snap to clean and polish furniture once you have these handy, time - and money - saving reusable polishing cloths made up. They do a great job - and you can use them over and over. What...

If you own an indoor fountain it is important that you clean it regularly and correctly in order to maximize the life of the fountain.

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...

Leather furniture provides that elegant yet natural look to any room in the house. Furniture made with leather requires special care. In order to be able to properly clean and maintain it you will...

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...

Grease and water stains don't have to doom your furniture to the attic or basement. With a few easy steps, your furniture will look and feel as though nothing spilled on it. Here are some...