Cleaning your furniture can be quite a chore, especially when you have special furniture to clean. This guide will help you to know how to clean your different types of furniture. While regular dusting will keep furniture relatively clean, different types of furniture require specialized care.
Iron furniture
An iron piece must be properly sealed by the manufacturer. To clean the piece without removing the seal, occasionally wipe with a damp cloth or mild solution of dishwashing liquid and water; spray WD-40 on moving parts only. (Touch-up paint won't adhere to surfaces covered by WD-40.) Check with the manufacturer about removing stains and scratches. Remove any rust stains immediately with a wire brush and apply touch-up paint from the manufacturer. During the winter, cover iron furniture and, ideally, store it inside.
Lacquered or polyurethane-sealed furniture
Dust as needed. Clean using a sponge dipped in warm soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry. If lacquer is peeling, the item will need stripping and relacquering. Avoid solvents and highly caustic products.
Leather furniture
Color may be applied to leather upholstery with a pigmented coating, which resists water-based spills, or with aniline dye, which is more vulnerable, meaning that stains should be treated immediately. The manufacturer's guidelines should specify how color has been applied and provide care instructions. If you're not sure, place a drop of water on a hidden location. If the drop doesn't soak in, the coating is pigmented; otherwise it is aniline dyed. To clean aniline-dyed leather, simply vacuum regularly, especially in crevices and along seams where dirt can gather. Pigmented leather should be vacuumed and wiped periodically with a soft, white cloth dampened with water. For both types of leather, once a year use saddle soap or other cleaner or polish made specifically for leather, following directions and allowing it to dry. If the leather starts to crack, apply neat's-foot oil.
Painted wood furniture
Regularly dust a delicate decoupage or faux-painted piece, or one made of distressed wood, and wipe it occasionally with a microfiber dusting cloth. If the wood has been sealed, dampen it with a sponge, and wipe dry. Apply furniture polish, if desired, then buff.
Plastic laminated furniture
Furniture having a plastic laminated finish should be dusted regularly and occasionally wiped with a damp, soft cloth.
Redwood furniture
To clean, scrub with detergent and water, rinse with a damp sponge, and dry. Redwood should be sealed occasionally, after cleaning and possibly sanding to keep out moisture and to prevent cracking. If it has grayed, a wood-rejuvenation sealer can restore color. Remove grease and soot stains with a mixture of 1 cup of TSP (trisodium phosphate) in 1 gallon of water, then rinse. Cover and store it for the winter.
Suede furniture
Suede is a very vulnerable fabric, not only because of the dyeing process, but also because the material is porous and quick to absorb stains. For routine care, gently brush suede furniture with a soft brush or textured cloth, such as a towel to remove excess dirt. Vacuum regularly, especially in crevices and along seams where dirt can get trapped. To clean a greasy stain, rub it with ground oatmeal, leave the oatmeal in place to absorb the grease, then brush it off and vacuum it. To raise the nap on a section of suede, brush it with a terry cloth towel. If suede has been flattened by spills or wear and tear, only a professional leather finisher can restore it.
Teak furniture
An oil-finished product, teak should be dusted regularly and cleaned with a mild detergent. Oil occasionally with teak oil, annually for outdoor furniture, every two or three years for indoor furniture. Rub the oil on with a clean, soft cloth, leave overnight, and buff with another clean, soft cloth to remove excess.
Other wood furniture
You can use an appropriate wood oil every six months, although some of these can make surfaces sticky and more prone to fingerprints and dust. Do not use furniture polish, which may muddy the finish. Wax will not create, increase, or even protect the mirror-like luster of a highly finished wood surface, like a piano top. Wax buildup can darken and mask the grain. Occasionally, you do need a cleaner to remove smudges, fingerprints, and grease left from cooking. Dust antique wood furniture regularly with a soft cotton cloth. Wax (if appropriate) once or twice a year. Some dealers recommend waxing at the beginning and end of the heating season. Wax unfinished surfaces so that the raw wood can absorb the wax and minimize the chance that it will crack or the veneer will lift. Don't use silicone polishes on antiques.
Cleaning different types of furniture can be tricky, although I hope these tips are a help to you.
source : Elite Manufacturer Furniture
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