How to Care for Your Casual Furniture

While casual furniture may not be as expensive as your boutique-bought pieces, it still requires daily and weekly maintenance to preserve its life span. From frequent use to pets, casual furniture gets its fair share of abuse. According to Real Simple, a daily wipe down to remove surface dirt and natural odor eaters goes a long way toward keeping your furniture in tiptop shape and only takes a few minutes out of your busy schedule.

Furniture oil
Cleaning cloth
Baking soda
Vacuum cleaner
Dishwashing liquid

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe down wood furniture with a clean, lint-free cloth and two to three drops of furniture oil to maintain its shine.
- 2
  Brush upholstery fabric with a lint brush in the direction of the fabric's grain to remove hair and dust.
- 3
  Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda onto upholstery and vacuum it up the following day to remove odors.
- 4
  Fluff up sofa pillows and straighten couch cushions to keep your living room looking organized and clean.
- 5
  Wipe down water-safe couch cushions with 2 tbsp. of dishwashing liquid and warm water to remove dirt and oils every month to keep them spotless. Allow the cushions to air-dry to avoid mildew, according to Real Simple.
- 6
  Flip your mattress and rotate it to reduce uneven wear in the mattress. An unflipped mattress wears down where you tend to sleep, which shortens the life span of the mattress.

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