Good furniture is an investment. But like any investment, it needs maintenance. From wood to leather and fabric to glass, here’s how to make your furniture last for decades.
🪑 Wood Furniture
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Clean: Use mild soap and water for everyday cleaning. Avoid soaking.
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Protect: Apply polish or beeswax twice a year. Keep out of direct sunlight.
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Restore: For scratches, use wood filler pens or sanding followed by refinishing.
🛋️ Fabric & Upholstery
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Clean: Vacuum weekly. Spot clean with fabric cleaner or vinegar solution.
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Protect: Use slipcovers or Scotchgard spray to prevent staining.
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Restore: Professional steam cleaning every 6–12 months.
🐄 Leather Furniture
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Clean: Wipe with a damp, soft cloth. Never use alcohol-based cleaners.
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Protect: Use leather conditioner 2–3 times a year.
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Restore: For cracks or discoloration, use leather repair kits or consult a specialist.
⚙️ Metal Furniture
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Clean: Damp cloth for regular dust; mild soap for grease.
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Protect: Use rust-resistant coatings for outdoor use.
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Restore: Sand and repaint rust spots with metal-safe paint.
🪞 Glass & Marble
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Clean: Use glass cleaner or vinegar-water mix. Soft cloth only.
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Protect: Use placemats and avoid harsh objects on surfaces.
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Restore: Glass scratches can be buffed with baking soda paste; marble should be professionally polished.
Material | Light Clean | Deep Clean | Conditioning |
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Wood | Weekly | Bi-monthly | Bi-annually |
Fabric | Weekly | Every 6 mo | N/A |
Leather | Bi-weekly | Rarely | 3x/year |
Metal | Monthly | Rarely | If outdoors |
Glass | Weekly | Monthly | N/A |