DIY FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY TIPS

Keeping everything in your home looking clean and “like new” can seem overwhelming, but following these few steps can help to keep your furniture looking great for years to come. 

• Using vacuum attachments to sweep the surface of furniture helps remove dirt, dust, and anything else that might be covering the surface of the fabric.
  

• If there are buttons or patterns in the fabric of a piece of furniture, a can of compressed air is a great tool to use to keep dust and dirt out from these hard-to-reach places.

• Treat any stains as soon as possible to prevent the stain from setting in. Trying to remove the bulk of the stain as quickly as you can will help extend the life and appearance of your furniture. It is always best to blot the stain rather than to scrub it. The blotting technique helps to clear up the stain without causing it to go deeper into the upholstery, which would happen if the stain was scrubbed.

• If you need antique furniture cleaned, it is best to consult a professional. It is sometimes difficult to tell what products could help clean an item, and what products would damage antiques.

• If you still have the tags on your furniture, there are codes to help you determine what product is best to use on your particular upholstery

• • W- Water-based products should be the only products used on this tyo
  • S - Products that are water-free are the only ones that should be used on this material
  • WS - Either of the above products would be fine to use on this type of