Furniture Cleaning

• It is quite simple to keep painted furniture clean. All you have to do is to make it a point to dust or wipe furniture with a clean and damp cloth. However, you will have to be careful not to leave water stains on the surface since the same can dry only to leave behind permanent marks.
• In case your painted furniture gets stained or bares scratches and cuts, you might have to initiate damage control. You can gently use the sandpaper on the mark without damaging the surrounding area. You can then glue and clinch together any loose joints.
• Once the repair work is over, select the best paint possible and paint the touched-upon area to restore the furniture to near-perfect condition. For a smooth surface, you can always resort to an oil finish.

• While cleaning wood furniture you will have to first determine the nature of its finish. Once you know everything that there is to know about the type of finish of your furniture, you can select a suitable cleanser or conditioner.
• On a regular basis you can make use of a lint-free cloth to polish your furniture. Do not use excess of furniture polish to rub the furniture surface, since it can change the finish your furniture originally had.
• Make it a point to use the same type of furniture polish every time you clean your furniture. You can use either oil based or wax based polish to avoid polish smudges. If you wish to decorate your house with antiques, you need to be prepared for the special maintenance needs of such furniture.
• In order to get rid of the built-up wax from your wood furniture, make use of either mineral spirits or some synthetic turpentine with a soft, lint-free cloth. You should clean the entire surface and not just the waxed area.

• Leather furniture if exposed to heat can dry out and crack, therefore it is recommended to keep your leather furniture away from heat sources and sunlight. You can make use of a damp sponge or a soft cloth to clean or wipe your furniture regularly.
• If dust has settled on leather furniture or if it bares any stain, you can use a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar and ½ cup of water to clean. Once you clean the furniture using the solution, wash it with leather saddle soap and then rub it with a soft, dry cloth.

• It is advisable to keep upholstered furniture out of direct sunlight since direct sunlight can make fabric fade. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean upholstered furniture once in a week. You might also have to flip over the cushions and pillows regularly to let both sides wear out evenly.
• If you happen to spill something and there is a spot to deal with, you will have to immediately wipe the surface. You can then make use of a stain guard to get rid of the stain or spot.

• The problems with cane and wicker furniture revolve around natural fibres that tend to dry out quickly. In order to prevent the fibre from drying out, you will have to keep the furniture away from the sun and other heat sources. You will also have to dust the furniture regularly and vacuum it often to get rid of the dust from the cracks.
• In order to restore flexibility and moisture to natural fibre seating, you can place a furniture piece in a bathtub full of warm water or spray warm water on it with a hose. This measure will prevent the fibres from splitting and cracking and will ultimately help furniture pieces last longer.