Maintenance Methods For Your Modern Furniture
Our Exhibition Chair and Ottoman Ready for Cleaning
No matter how careful we are, the law of entropy states at some point we will spill, bump into, stain, scratch or knock over items at home. Since I have always been a bit accident-prone (my friends consider it an endearing quality…. sort of), I know all too well the best methods for modern furniture maintenance and how to reverse these everyday mishaps.
Since its a new year, its as good a time as any to spend some time on your modern furniture maintenance and get it back to looking brand new!
Leather:
It is a good habit to clean your leather furniture a few times a year or as needed. I only use Lexol leather products, but whichever brand you use you will need to test it on a small area before proceeding to clean the rest of your leather furniture:
-Apply cleaning formula to a wet cloth and rub vigorously enough to work up a lather. Wipe away foam with new clean and damp cloth.
-Apply conditioner to a new damp cloth and massage into the leather in a circular motion. Wipe away the excess and allow leather to dry.
Helpful Tips:
Don’t be a rebel here and apply the cleaner or conditioner directly to the leather. By applying it to the wet cloth first, you maintain control and will not waste any cleaning formula dripping everywhere.
For tough stains (for example, spilled makeup on white leather), I have always had luck with dabbing olive oil or coconut oil on the stain and letting it sit for a few minutes before wiping it away.
For really tough stains or deep visible scratches, find a leather care specialist. They have the tools to fix it and make it look like new.
Wood
No matter how careful you, wood scratches are going to happen at some point. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to fix them:
-Rubbing half a walnut or almond over a small scratch can sometimes make it less visible. I’ve never been satisfied with the results of this method, but in a pinch it will do the trick well enough.
-Wood Scratch Repair Kits are found at any hardware store. The tools and materials they provide are perfect for taking care of those minor but visible bumps and scratches. I pretty much always keep one within arm’s reach.
-For larger scrapes, seek out a professional who can match the wood finish to the rest of the chair. Though it may set you back between $100-200 depending on the damage, in the long run its worth every penny.
Stainless Steel
Aside from shining away the occasional finger prints, stainless steel’s impressive durability means low maintenance and therefore perfect for high traffic areas of your home.
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