Three ways to clean Different types of Furniture

March 26, 2009  //  Posted by: House Xpert  //  Category: Furniture, Home Accessories, Home Care, Home Decor, Repairs & Maintenance

Cleaning and polishing furniture makes it last for long. However, different furniture needs to be cleaned differently as each has its own properties. Some methods are common like dusting and rubbing. You can also use your vacuum to suck out the dirt from the furniture.

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The most easy-to-clean furniture is the cane furniture. The cane furniture is scratch proof, weather proof, and can withstand almost any kind weather. You can just dust it. If you see stains on the furniture, you can use a wet cloth to swipe and clean it.

For leather furniture, you will have to spend much time. The leather has to be dusted first. You have to swipe it using a dry cloth. Then use some sort of liquid cleaner on cotton or a soft cloth to clean off the leather. Once done, wipe it again using a dry cloth. If the leather is losing luster, add some polish to the cloth.

If the furniture contains fur or faux fur, you need to be extra careful. Liquids tend to spoil the fur. You will need a brush to clean it carefully so that the fur does not get affected. Alternatively, a vacuum is the best method for furniture containing fur.

Winter repairs you cannot do without

February 14, 2009  //  Posted by: House Xpert  //  Category: Home Care, Home Improvement, Repairs & Maintenance

home repairSummer can be a great time. You do not have to indulge in too much home remodeling. Come winter and the DIY bag is put. There is just so much wind, snow and its related monstrosity can do to you.

First you should look to put in storm windows. This is to prevent yourself against the gust of chilling wind. Next, you should look for ad-hoc slanting roof (if you do not have one). This facilitates brushing away of snow. Such snow can pile up and create a lot of issues.

Window AC’s must be removed from the windows. Snow and wind can tighten the boards at the back and make it ineffective.

Drain the water hoses effectively. If you do not do so, chances are that they will suffer cracking once water freezes inside them. Also, clean any leak or remnant in the outside gutter, this will prevent blockage. Insulate water pipes with effective lagging measures.