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Avoid wood scratches or upholstery tears by consciously keeping sharp objects away from furniture. That includes tools, jewelry, or even the family pet. Keep your dog's claws trimmed, or invest in a scratching post for the cat to ward off any temptation to sharpen its claws on your new couch. <\/p>\n
When entertaining, always serve drinks with coasters to avoid water marks or coldrinksstains. Clean up any spills by dabbing immediately (do not wipe to avoid spreading the stain) with a dry cloth or paper towel.
For everyday avoidance of permanent staining, always keep newspapers, magazines, pens, magic markers, and crayons away from leather or upholstered furniture<\/p>\n
Furniture cleaning & restoration tips
• Hide scratches in wood furniture by rubbing with a walnut kernel (works like magic.)
• Remove mold easily from wood furniture with a sponge soaked in white vinegar.
• Unstick cabinet drawers by coating both sides with bar soap. Repeat every couple of months to keep them sliding easily in and out.
• Use a stiff piece of plastic (a credit card works great) for gently scraping wax from wooden surfaces. Dissolve any remaining waxy residue by cleaning with furniture polish or lemon oil.<\/p>\n
• Sagging wicker chair? Turn it upside down and place a wet towel underneath the seat. Leave the cane to soak for several hours until it is good and wet. Remove the towel, and when dry the wicker will be good and taut again.
Leather Furniture Stain Removal<\/p>\n
Remember to ALWAYS test a small, inconspicuous area of the furniture first before using any of these methods.
Ink stains: Dip a cotton swab in rubbing (Isoprophl) alcohol and rub over the ink stain. Dry with a blow dryer set on its lowest setting.<\/p>\n
Dark stains: (i.e. food, blood, etc.): Make a paste of one part cream of tartar with 1 part lemon juice. Rub this paste on the stain and leave it set for 10 minutes. Remove the paste with a damp rag and moisturizing soap, as described above for general cleaning. Buff the leather dry with a soft cloth. <\/p>\n
Grease stains: Simply wipe stain from the leather using a dry cloth. Do not apply water to the grease stain.
Newsprint: Newspapers left on leather furniture can cause a newsprint ink stain. Spray the stain lightly with aerosol hair spray and then wipe with a soft cloth.<\/p>\n
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