Furniture Care Guide

It is best to keep it simple when caring for wooden beds and furniture. A simple cleaning routine is effective to maintain the look.

Firstly, use a vacuum to remove any initial dirt and dust from the wooden surface. Unwanted stains can be treated using a wood-suited cleaning spray, however avoid excessive scrubbing as this can remove varnish. Always make sure you test on an inconspicuous area first. If you find that your furniture is lacking its lustre, use a wood-suited polish in circular motions to bring back the brightness and shine in the wood. Finish with a dry buffing cloth to really bring up that shine. The important thing to remember is that wood is porous, and therefore any cleaning spray or spillage can seep through the wood, so its important to have an effective varnish or barrier to prevent this.

In order to keep regular maintenance of wooden furniture, occasionally wiping it clean with a clean, damp cloth will help remove dust and maintain optimum cleanliness, further prolonging the life of your wooden furniture.

There are some initial pointers that we recommend, in order to keep upholstered furniture in great condition:

Easy & Regular Maintenance

• Use protective covers, such as, arm caps on the arms of sofas, or a protective layer on a bed’s headboard. These areas are most likely to wear out quicker than other areas, so protecting them ahead of time is always a good idea.

• Avoid mis-using the furniture. Standing on sofas or children playing on chairs can damage or distort the fabric.

• Keep sharp objects (like pins, buckles, watch straps) away from the fabric, as they can scratch or snag the fabric. If snagging occurs, carefully cut the loose ends with scissors or you can try to tuck the loose ends back into the fabric, if possible.

Velvet and Chenille Fabrics

• Velvet and chenille have a raised and textured surface, which over time can become flat, making them look tired and worn. Vacuum this fabric regularly, with a soft vacuum brush, to prevent any build-up of dust and dirt and to bring back the plush look of the fabric.

• Avoid positioning any furniture with this fabric in direct sunlight, as this will prolong the brightness and colour of the furniture.

Tassels and Fringing

• Any tassels, fringing, or braids can still be vacuumed to remove dust. Ensure that you vacuum these embellishments carefully and delicately, so that they do not get damaged.

• To maintain regular maintenance, lightly wiping them with a damp cloth can also help remove any unwanted dust and dirt. If you do this, leave out on a flat surface to air dry. Always keep these furnishings out of direct sunlight.

Suede Furniture

• Suede is a delicate fabric – regularly brushing suede, gently, with a soft suede brush, can help maintain your suede furnishing in an immaculate condition.

• If you are cleaning or removing stubborn dirt or stains, ensure you use a suede cleaner. Allow to dry once cleaned, and then brush the suede lightly with a suede brush.

Overall, the main consideration of preventing any damage to your upholstered furniture is to be careful of spillages. In order to avoid permanent damage to your upholstery, act quickly when there are spillages with a clean, damp cloth.

Leather is a natural material and changes over time. Although it is a highly premium and durable material, it stretches, creases, and softens over time, which can lead to a more relaxed look of the furniture. Leather does not need much special care, but there are a couple of tips that should be followed, as stated below:

General Care

• Always avoid direct sunlight, as this can make the colour of leather fade and will further spoil your furniture.

• To give a general clean you can wipe clean with a clean, damp cloth regularly, which can also include a mild soap if necessary.

• To keep your leather furniture soft and supple, apply a light conditioning balm occasionally.

Special Care

Accidents can happen, but when they do, it is important to act quickly, no matter the material. Here are a few recommendations to follow below:

Liquids

• To prevent any accidental damages to your leather furniture, it is important to be aware of spillages. In order to avoid damaging your leather, simply act quickly when there are spillages with a clean, damp cloth.

• Do not rub the leather, just dab gently with a clean cloth or towel to remove spillages.

Heat

• Never position leather furniture against any heating source. This includes heating sources such as a radiator.

• Sweat or perspiration may cause potential damage to leather surfaces. The damage that it can cause includes the following: discolouration, cracking, and creasing. This is most likely to occur in highly-used areas, such as arm, head, or feet rests. Hence, regular maintenance on cleaning should be prioritise in these areas, especially.

The Bed Shop Halifax furniture is designed to last. Our high-quality materials, combined with our expert craftsmanship, means your furniture is guaranteed to look impeccable for a long while. However, it is important that you take special care of your furniture, in accordance to the specific material itself, in order to maintain that brand new appearance!

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