How To Care For Your Favorite Accent Pieces
Do you avoid choosing stylish accent pieces in fear they won’t hold up in your chaotic household? Caring for your favorite furniture is easier than you think!
If you have a busy lifestyle, a big family or pets, it can be challenging to keep your furniture looking good; but you should never avoid your personal taste for fear of high maintenance.
It’s time to embrace your inner home décor goddess and start buying pieces you absolutely love!
Today we’ll walk you through how to keep even the most prestigious furniture looking brand new. Let’s go!
How To Care For Detailed Pieces
Dust has a way of creeping into the sharp angles, crevices and cut out features of our favorite accent pieces, making them harder to keep clean.
Let’s take the Bliss Console, for example.
Detailed pieces may seem tougher to clean. A specialized routine is key.
At first glance, this accent piece seems high maintenance with rows of mirrored shapes and angles that make it unique. All the more places for dust to gather, right?
Not necessarily. A routine cleaning regime is all you need.
Let’s be honest, nothing keeps a chrome or silver accent piece sparkling better than a thorough wipe down with specialized cleaner. Although time consuming, this method is tried and true, ensuring a beautiful glisten every time.
However, if you’re constantly on-the-go, a detailed wipe down might be out of the question and there are other ways around it.
First, take measures to prevent dust around your home by upgrading your furnace filter and vacuuming your rugs regularly. Cutting down on airborne dust makes upkeep easier.
Next, use specialized cleaning products that capture the dust rather than spread it around. Electrostatic dusters and rags should be your #1 cleaning resource; a quick wipe down before you jet out the door for work and you’re good to go; it’s as simple as that.
!nspire Tip: Do a quick wipe down daily to keep your chrome and silver accents looking shiny and pristine; this way you never have to spend an hour cleaning caked-up dust bunnies.
How To Care For Upholstered Pieces
When you choose light-colored upholstered accent pieces like the Valentina Accent Chair, a build up of dirt is bound to happen over time.
Keeping your upholstered pieces clean is easier than you might assume.
To keep your white upholstery as clean as possible, consider these tips:
Make use of accent throws: Accent throws are a great way to not only make a stylish statement, but cleverly protect your furniture from excess dirt and wear and tear.
Place your light-colored accents in less high traffic areas: If you have kids, choosing a white couch as your main seating option in your living room might not be the best choice. Save your lighter accent pieces for lower traffic areas like corners, hallways and guest rooms.
Keep your upholstered furniture vacuumed regularly: It goes without saying, but if you have pets, fur accumulates on your furniture even if they’re not sleeping on it. Keep your hand-held vacuum close by and use it as you see fit.
If you do happen to spill something on your upholstery, time is of the essence. The sooner you deal with the spill, the better. Always blot the spill, never rubbing it into the upholstery as this may cause the stain to spread.
It’s always important to treat every spill differently depending on the type of upholstery you have. Here are some great tips from Upholstery Cleaning Hub to cover your bases!
How To Care For Faux Leather Pieces
Luckily, caring for faux-leather pieces like the Bulova Accent Chair is relatively easy. More often than not, all you need is soap and hot water to wipe away dirt or stains.
Looking for furniture that’s easy to clean? Go with faux-leather.
When working on a large surface area, remove the stains one section at a time and make sure your cloth is damp opposed to dripping wet.
An over-soaked cloth is bad news for faux-leather, as the material may get saturated with water, creating a ripple effect on the material.
Pets are the biggest culprits when it comes to caring for faux leather. Their sharp claws cause knicks and tears in the material that can be difficult to repair.
Our advice? Follow these simple tips from ehow.com and incorporate scratching posts around the house to curb your feline’s craving!
Do you have a quick routine to keep your accent pieces looking good? We’re always looking for new tricks and tips to share with our customers and clients. We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments below!
