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
Clean: Use mild soap and water for everyday cleaning. Avoid soaking.
Protect: Apply polish or beeswax twice a year. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Restore: For scratches, use wood filler pens or sanding followed by refinishing.
🛋️ Fabric & Upholstery
Clean: Vacuum weekly. Spot clean with fabric cleaner or vinegar solution.
Protect: Use slipcovers or Scotchgard spray to prevent staining.
Restore: Professional steam cleaning every 6–12 months.
🐄 Leather Furniture
Clean: Wipe with a damp, soft cloth. Never use alcohol-based cleaners.
Protect: Use leather conditioner 2–3 times a year.
Restore: For cracks or discoloration, use leather repair kits or consult a specialist.
⚙️ Metal Furniture
Clean: Damp cloth for regular dust; mild soap for grease.
Protect: Use rust-resistant coatings for outdoor use.
Restore: Sand and repaint rust spots with metal-safe paint.
🪞 Glass & Marble
Clean: Use glass cleaner or vinegar-water mix. Soft cloth only.
Protect: Use placemats and avoid harsh objects on surfaces.
Restore: Glass scratches can be buffed with baking soda paste; marble should be professionally polished.
Material
Light Clean
Deep Clean
Conditioning
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
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