| One of the main reason people choose the furniture | | | | furniture. Do not allow anyone to eat on the couch, |
| they buy is solely for the looks of their furniture. But, | | | | loveseats or chairs or elsewhere you have |
| with upholstered furniture, if you don't give it the | | | | upholstered furniture. |
| proper upholstery-care, it won't stay looking very | | | | When buying your dining room furniture, buy chairs |
| good for very long. So knowing how to and proper | | | | that come with a removable and machine washable |
| caring of your furniture upholstery is of the utmost | | | | covers. Do not allow shoes on your furniture. This |
| importance. It's also a very easy way to protect the | | | | problem can be eliminated completely if you make |
| investment you have made in your furniture. | | | | sure everyone takes off their shoes before entering |
| Proper upholstery-care for your furniture should be | | | | the living or family rooms. Also, even if it upsets |
| included in your regular household cleaning. Take the | | | | some animal lovers, animals should not be allowed on |
| time to vacuum the upholstery when you vacuum | | | | the furniture or even in the same room as the |
| the floors. If you follow this advice, your upholstered | | | | upholstered furniture if you really want to protect it. |
| furniture will last much longer, stay cleaner and | | | | Blot up as much of liquid spills on your furniture, as |
| maintain that "brand-new" look. At the very least | | | | soon as you can, with a clean towel. Never rub stains |
| make sure you vacuum it on a weekly basis. | | | | or spills on fabric since this can cause even more |
| Vacuuming upholstery removes surface soil | | | | damage to the fabric. Always use a spot cleaner |
| preventing the dirt from becoming embedded in the | | | | specifically meant for upholstery. Or better yet, use |
| fibers of the material. You can use a soft brush to | | | | eco friendly house cleaning products. Blotting club |
| whisk the dirt away instead, but this does not really | | | | soda on a stain with a clean, dry cloth works |
| clean it so it does look nearly as good. | | | | wonders. Baking soda and corn starch have been |
| An important part of good upholstery care includes | | | | known to remove oil spots. Straight vinegar has also |
| periodically turning over loose cushions. This in itself | | | | been known to remove chocolate and coffee stains. |
| will help to extend the life of the cushions. It allows | | | | Fabric protectors are great and usually removing a |
| an even distribution of wear and tear and your | | | | stain is easy as blotting it up when your furniture has |
| cushions won't develop "body memory" as soon. | | | | fabric protection on it. But, if you do not have a |
| Fluffing also helps to keep the cushions retain their | | | | fabric protector on your furniture, make certain to |
| shape. If the cushions are interchangeable, move | | | | act as quickly as possible when there is a spill. |
| them from one part of the couch or loveseat to | | | | After reading the manufacturer's instructions, test |
| another. Some seats get used more than other ones, | | | | your cleaner on an inconspicuous area first to make |
| so rotating the cushions distributes a more even | | | | sure it will not damage the fabric. Using a circular |
| amount of use and wear. | | | | motion with a soft brush, gently work the cleaner |
| Try to keep your furniture out of direct sunlight. | | | | into the fibers. Then, after the fabric is dry, vacuum. |
| Sunlight can cause your furniture to fade or fry so | | | | Every year or two, you may want to pay to have |
| the smaller amount of sunlight the better. Not all | | | | your upholstery cleaned by a professional upholstery |
| people are aware that airborne pollutants such as | | | | cleaning service. When you have a professional who |
| smoke or fumes from cooking will harm your fabric. | | | | uses a commercial cleaning process to clean your |
| Proper ventilation when cooking can help to at least | | | | furniture, you should always have them put a fabric |
| avoid the cooking fumes. Prevention when possible is | | | | protector on it. Once a piece of furniture has |
| always the best way to keep something clean. If | | | | become overwhelmed with dirt, it is harder to |
| you want to avoid stains and dirt on your furniture, | | | | restore it to its original look. |
| set up rules to protect this from happening to your | | | | |