Household tips
[edit] Furniture Care Tips
Fine furniture is a significant investment that should provide a lifetime of use and enjoyment. The proper care and treatment of your furniture will help to maintain the original beauty and finish.
- Keep furniture out of direct sunlight.
- Avoid placing furniture in front of or under windows.
- Place furniture away from heating and air conditioning vents.
- Blot up spills immediately.
- Use coasters, placemats and tablecloths to protect furniture during use.
- Lift and place items instead of sliding across furniture surfaces.
- Rotate accessories on your furniture periodically.
- Avoid prolonged use of plastic and rubber items on your furniture.
- Dust your furniture regularly and polish every 4-6 months.
[edit] Household Cleaning Tips
We all want to make cleaning as painless and inexpensive as possible. After years of practice, we are here to offer you a few of our tricks of the trade. Most of these recipes and remedies are made with things you will find around your house. Expensive cleaners are almost not necessary in most cleaning cases. By using non-toxic cleaners, we can get the kids involved in helping keep the house clean as well. When toxic or potentially dangerous chemicals are mentioned, we note that. Also, for any cleaning of clothing, carpet or upholstery be sure to test for colorfastness.
