Home Improvement Articles - 3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Modern Furniture - Maintain Its Looks With These Easy Tips


by ELIZA MALEDEVIC - Date: 2010-07-16 - Word Count: 459 Share This!

Don't you just love how modern furniture can spice up your home's interior? Not only does it give your home the inner beauty and design to match your taste; but it also caters to your need of comfort and convenience. This is why it is very important that you take extra care to maintain the quality of your furniture -- making sure that it stays the way it is for a very long time. Here are some tips that should give you a helping hand with the job.

Tip # 1: Safety Precaution

That best way to safeguard the quality of your modern furniture is to always take mind of how it can be damaged in the safety of your own homes. For example, pets can make a plaything of your furnishings so mind you that they are trained to avoid turning it into a scratching post or chew toy; or if not, then put them out when you're not watching over them. Another is to don't let your kids play near furniture, especially toddlers who don't know the difference between right and wrong. The gist of it is to just watch out on anything that can damage your precious furniture.

Tip # 2: Be Careful When Cleaning

Cleaning up your furniture is practically part of your daily chores. Whether its keeping your kitchen table clean and smooth or your sofas well dusted from time to time. However, it is essential that you use tools and cleaning agents meant for your furniture without damaging its quality.

For starters, cleaning materials should be free from any solid objects that can damage its surface, especially when you're using cloth to wipe the surface of wooden tables and chairs. Use cleaning agents specifically formulated for the material, especially for cotton-based materials. If you don't have any idea on what to use then you better ask an expert to give you some advice.

Tip # 3: Using The Right Tools

When cleaning your modern furniture, it is essential that you use the right tools for the job. Most of us are too lazy to think it over so we end up using a vacuum cleaner for everything. This is not advisable if you're dealing with sensitive materials, like fabrics.

For example, modern sofas that accumulate dust should not be subject to a power vacuum cleaner, especially those used on your floor. Too much suction power can tear the fabric off or leave it damaged -- even if you're using attachment for its use. A hand-held vacuum cleaner should be enough; loosen up the dust first using a duster to get it off the material; lightly pat the surface to stir up the dust and suck it all up with the vacuum.

William W. Teho, Jr.
Modern Furniture


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