{"id":1458,"date":"2021-08-30T02:55:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T02:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wp\/azuri-theme\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2025-05-12T11:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T11:53:17","slug":"the-best-fashion-blogs-giving-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madebyelix.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/30\/the-best-fashion-blogs-giving-us\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Furniture Care: How to Clean, Protect, and Restore Every Material"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1458\" class=\"elementor elementor-1458\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a95633 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63a95633\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b5a2ef elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18b5a2ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2403\">Good furniture is an investment. But like any investment, it needs maintenance. From wood to leather and fabric to glass, here&#8217;s how to make your furniture last for decades.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2426\">\ud83e\ude91 Wood Furniture<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<li data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2501\"><strong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2439\">Clean:<\/strong> Use mild soap and water for everyday cleaning. Avoid soaking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2583\"><strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2516\">Protect:<\/strong> Apply polish or beeswax twice a year. Keep out of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2598\">Restore:<\/strong> For scratches, use wood filler pens or sanding followed by refinishing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2699\">\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Fabric &amp; Upholstery<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<li data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2779\">\n<p data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2779\"><strong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2712\">Clean:<\/strong> Vacuum weekly. Spot clean with fabric cleaner or vinegar solution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2850\">\n<p data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2850\"><strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2794\">Protect:<\/strong> Use slipcovers or Scotchgard spray to prevent staining.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<p data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2912\"><strong data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2865\">Restore:<\/strong> Professional steam cleaning every 6\u201312 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2938\">\ud83d\udc04 Leather Furniture<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3165\">\n<li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3015\">\n<p data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3015\"><strong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2951\">Clean:<\/strong> Wipe with a damp, soft cloth. Never use alcohol-based cleaners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3072\">\n<p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3072\"><strong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3030\">Protect:<\/strong> Use leather conditioner 2\u20133 times a year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3165\">\n<p data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3165\"><strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3087\">Restore:<\/strong> For cracks or discoloration, use leather repair kits or consult a specialist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3189\">\u2699\ufe0f Metal Furniture<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3379\">\n<li data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3253\">\n<p data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3253\"><strong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3202\">Clean:<\/strong> Damp cloth for regular dust; mild soap for grease.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3313\">\n<p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3313\"><strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3268\">Protect:<\/strong> Use rust-resistant coatings for outdoor use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3379\">\n<p data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3379\"><strong data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3328\">Restore:<\/strong> Sand and repaint rust spots with metal-safe paint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3402\">\ud83e\ude9e Glass &amp; Marble<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<li data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3472\">\n<p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3472\"><strong data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3415\">Clean:<\/strong> Use glass cleaner or vinegar-water mix. Soft cloth only.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3538\">\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3538\"><strong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3487\">Protect:<\/strong> Use placemats and avoid harsh objects on surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<p data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3649\"><strong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3553\">Restore:<\/strong> Glass scratches can be buffed with baking soda paste; marble should be professionally polished.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Material<\/th>\n<th>Light Clean<\/th>\n<th>Deep Clean<\/th>\n<th>Conditioning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wood<\/td>\n<td>Weekly<\/td>\n<td>Bi-monthly<\/td>\n<td>Bi-annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fabric<\/td>\n<td>Weekly<\/td>\n<td>Every 6 mo<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leather<\/td>\n<td>Bi-weekly<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<td>3x\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Metal<\/td>\n<td>Monthly<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<td>If outdoors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Glass<\/td>\n<td>Weekly<\/td>\n<td>Monthly<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to clean, protect, and restore every type of furniture\u2014wood, leather, fabric, metal, and glass. 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