Aside from your home and your vehicle, furniture is likely the most expensive item you own — and that’s okay. Because furniture items are so valuable, it’s imperative to do all you can to keep them looking good as new. Dirty, worn-down furniture can look terrible and even lessen your home’s resale value. But clean, fresh furniture can look, feel, and smell fantastic.

With some care, your furniture will look great and last for generations — providing years of enjoyment and comfort for you and your family. Here are some great tips for keeping your furniture clean:

  • Limit direct sunlight — Sunlight is crucial for a home’s look and can help keep your home feel fresh. However, too much sunlight can actually cause your furniture to fade. At night and in the morning, feel free to leave your blinds open. But when the sun is beating down onto your home, you might want to protect your furniture a bit with some curtains.
  • Use quality cleaning products — Simply keeping your bedroom furniture out of direct sunlight won’t do the trick. You’re going to regularly clean all of you’re furniture in order to keep everything looking nice. For leather couches and chairs, use a good leather conditioner or protection cream at least once every 4 to 6 months. Also, you’ll need to thoroughly clean up spills immediately after they occur.
  • Don’t slack on your weekly responsibilities — Every few months it’s important to give your living room, office, and bedroom furniture a deep cleaning, but you can’t ignore the weekly needs of your furniture. Every few days, you should dust your furniture and wipe the surface with a damp washcloth. Make sure you dry the wet spots right away, too, because neglecting to do so will result in permeant marks.

As long as you take care of your furniture, it’ll look great and last for years. If you want to learn more about how to keep your bedroom furniture clean and looking new or find high-quality custom furniture like Amish storage beds, give Creative Classics a call right away!