Our grandmothers, mothers and aunties will scream on the top of their lungs if we spill a drop of soda on the leather couch. We might even get a smack on the head. Hopefully not, but they know exactly why they are getting so upset over a drop of soda on the couch. This is because they take care of the furniture of the house all day while you might be browsing a social site on your phone. Taking care of furniture is not very hard to do, but it needs to be done with love. Hopefully, this article will teach some casual tips for home furniture care in case you need to take care of the mess before granny sees it.
Furniture, whether they are wood or leather are made of once living things and hence need to be taken care on a regular basis to keep them looking fresh and new for a long time. Let’s start off with some easy to do wooden furniture tips.
Furniture made out of wood is very popular and has a tendency grab a lot of attention if kept in tip top shape. No matter how much moms and aunties take care of the furniture. They will still get stained or scratched. Ammonia is usually added in household cleaners, this chemical is bad for wood. Using ammonia free cleaners are safer while cleaning wood. Silicon and alcohol products are considered strippers and should not be used on wood as it can spoil the finish.
Sun dries wood, so try to keep the wooden furniture out of direct sunlight. While serving any snacks, especially hot ones, use a tablecloth. Scratches can be hidden using a scratch cover product by applying it on the wood and rubbing gently on the scratch. Mixing one part lemon juice and three parts of olive oil makes a good homemade furniture polish at home.
Leather furniture is exquisite additions to the whole house. Putting a leather couch in the living room can make the room look modern. They are expensive, yes. But they also bring class into the house. Leather furniture is made from hides of animals. They go bad if they aren’t taken care of properly.
Cleaning the leather regularly is the first step in keeping the furniture good. This can be a weekly thing, a dry cloth and a vacuum to clean the corners will be sufficient in this regard. The human mind usually thinks cleaning a stain with water and soap as the first option. This is an almost no-no while working with leather furniture. As soapy water speeds up the cracking process in leather goods and disintegrates the surface of the product. Using the least amount of water on leather products is advised.
Ammonia, like wooden furniture is almost forbidden for leather goods too as it bleaches the leather. Leather comes from animals and animals cook under the sun and fire. Hopefully, you get the idea why it is advised to keep it away from the sunlight and fireplace. Another important tip for leather lovers is, taking care of that “special seat” that they use so much. Everyone sort of chooses their favorite spot on a couch to sit on and that spot will show the first signs of wear and tear if not pampered properly. Whether it is wood or leather furniture, they need to be taken care of properly to keep the originality and shine. These are some basic tips that everyone can do to keep their beloved furniture and themselves happy.
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