Monday, June 30, 2014

A few tips on cleaning your leather furniture

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Leather furniture are an investment. While they are generally more expensive than other types of furniture, they instantly provide a classy, elegant feel to a home. They are also known for long lifespans. However, with the everyday life might not be generous in furniture maintenance time and a homeowner might be caught offguard by the intricacies of furniture cleaning. Caring for leather, however, can be easy with the proper techniques . Here are a few simple tips that a homeowner can use:
 
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Read the tags: The tags that come with the furniture provide the necessary details for cleaning and maintenance. For leather furniture, tags would also contain the type of leather used and specific instructions for caring. In the event of missing tags, homeowners are recommended to contact the manufacturer or supplier of the specific furniture to get instructions.  

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Place leather furniture in the proper environments: Leather is similar to wood in that it can crack, fade, or stiffen when directly exposed to the sun. Homeowners should place their leather furniture a safe distance from a furnace or from areas where they will be hit by sunlight.  

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Blot with dry cloth: For relatively simple stains, leather should be cleaned using gentle methods. Use dry cloth to blot out stains. Avoid rubbing as this could help spread the stain further. Leather also absorbs moisture. For this reason, use dry materials. The stain should disappear after a few days, but if it still remains, consult a professional leather cleaning company.

A reputable furniture store is a reliable source of supply and information about furniture that need special attention. Circus Furniture assists its clientele in the search for and maintenance of different types of furniture. For more tips, visit this Twitter page.