How to care the furniture correctly

❗ Fabric Care ❗

✔ Avoid direct sunlight.
✔ Periodically vacuum the surface with a brush.
✔ You can refresh the upholstery with a comb or brush.
✔ If stains appear, remove immediately with a mild soapy solution, do not let the dirt dry.
✔ If the spots are still absorbed. Seek help from experts.
✔ After removing the stains, it is worth blotting the coating with a dry cloth or towel.

How to properly care for furniture: the rules for cleaning different types of upholstery

Furniture, even of very high quality, needs regular maintenance. Over time, any upholstery gets dirty, picks up dust and loses some of its beauty. It becomes especially annoying because of stains from wine or coffee, accidentally spilled on a new sofa.

There are more than 500 upholstery materials for armchairs, beds and sofas in the Richman factory catalog. Each of them has its own characteristics and features of care. In this article, we will talk about the main types of upholstery: how to maintain their beauty and reanimate them from difficult stains.

Caring for fabric upholstery

Fabric upholstery is very popular because of its variety. You can choose fabric of any color and texture! They also have different indicators of wear resistance and "sensitivity" to stains. To make the material not afraid of dirt, manufacturers of synthetic fabrics often use special additives, such as acrylic and acetate.

Dry and wet cleaning are the main methods of caring for fabric upholstery:

• For dry cleaning of dust and dry dirt, use a vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle for furniture. By hand, you can use a regular soft brush.
• Use wet cleansing when dealing with stains. Soap solution is the most delicate, but in many cases effective method. It can be applied with a foam sponge. You need to rub gently, not intensively.

ADVICE. Do not use a hair dryer after wet cleaning. Let the upholstery dry naturally.

Now consider fabrics that require a special approach:

• Velvet, plush, and velor are short pile fabrics that can rub and shine over time. To care for such upholstery, you need to use gentle steam or a stream of warm air. Dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is a must for velor, but velvet and plush do not like it.
• Chenille is better not to clean with water, but to use alcohol and vinegar. Dry cleaning is also acceptable.
• Jacquard is best cleaned with a wet method with soapy water.
• Flock does not tolerate any solvents or alcohol, as this will dissolve the adhesive layer.

Leather upholstery care

Leather armchairs and sofas will always be relevant. Genuine leather upholstery looks presentable, which is why it is great for offices, fine establishments and classic home interiors. The main thing is that the properties of the skin have long been studied, and it is not so difficult to care for it.

How to care for a leather sofa or chair:

• You can restore the natural shine of the skin with the help of special impregnations or castor oil.
• A damp cloth will save you from dust and ordinary dirt. If you see stains, a soapy solution will usually suffice.
• Traces of wine and felt-tip pens can be removed with alcohol.
• Any oil is absorbed by the skin. Therefore, after getting something greasy on the sofa, you need to blot the stain with a napkin and sprinkle with starch. After 15 minutes, remove the adsorbent with a vacuum cleaner.
• In the store you can buy special products for cleaning the skin without solvents and abrasive particles.
• Pets are the main enemies of leather upholstery. Unfortunately, scratches from claws and teeth will not go anywhere.

TIP: Skin loves moisture and even absorbs it from the air. In too dry rooms, the skin dries and deteriorates faster, especially from direct sunlight. Be sure to keep an eye on the humidity level in the room (this is good for your health too).

Caring for faux leather furniture

Often the difference between natural and artificial leather (if it is of high quality) is completely invisible. Material care is very similar, but has its differences:

• Not all professional cleaners are suitable for eco-leather polyurethane coating. Buy only specialized ones.
• Remove light dirt with soapy water and gently wipe with a dry cloth.
• It is not necessary to lubricate artificial leather with oil.
• Do not place furniture close to heaters or other heat sources, or in direct sunlight.
• Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• The nozzle for the vacuum cleaner should be with soft bristles.

Cleaning suede furniture

Suede is a spectacular upholstery that requires special attention. So that she does not shine and does not lose her external beauty, you need to follow simple rules:

• It is better not to vacuum suede upholstery or do it very infrequently.
• Do not clean it with hard brushes or metal scrapers to remove dirt.
• Use a mild alcohol solution and a regular foam pad to remove tough stains.
• After cleaning, it is recommended to iron the pile until smooth.
• Do not use petrol for cleaning!

Cleaning furniture upholstered in microfiber

Microfiber is a wear-resistant material that is not afraid of most stains. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dry dirt regularly. If stains still remain on the surface, treat with an alcohol-based cleaner.

ADVICE. Microfiber quickly absorbs moisture. Therefore, if you spill any drink on the sofa, immediately blot the stain with a dry rag or sponge.

The difference between light and dark upholstery care

Light-colored furniture is very popular in modern interiors. Dust on such upholstery is not very noticeable, but the stains, unfortunately, immediately stand out.

Clothing with low-quality dyeing can leave marks on white skin, so be sure to stock up on special cleaning products. And to return the material to its former whiteness, you can wipe the skin with a mixture of whipped protein and milk, and then wipe it with a dry cloth and dry it.

White jacquard can be cleaned with a clothes brush. To freshen up the color, you can wrap the brush in a saline cloth and go over the upholstery.

ADVICE. Do not use bleach on light colored upholstery.

Dark furniture masks stains, but dust and animal hair are more visible on them. Therefore, a dark-colored sofa or chair should be vacuumed and brushed frequently. You can remove difficult stains with an alcohol-based product, but first you should check its effect on an inconspicuous area of upholstery.

How to care for wood furniture

Many do not pay attention to the legs, armrests and other wooden details. First of all, you need to clean the gaps between the wood and the upholstery from dust (with a vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle or a brush).

Lacquered wooden linings are treated with a non-abrasive paste. Then they are polished with a soft and dry cloth. Wax and antistatic agents are also suitable to reduce dust settling.

ADVICE. Make sure that wood cleaners do not get on the upholstery, as stains may remain.

In any situation - contact the experts

If you're not sure if you're taking proper care of your sofa or chair, you can always ask the manufacturer. Richman factory specialists will advise you on the rules for caring for a particular upholstery. We also recommend contacting a professional furniture dry-cleaner to restore the lost beauty of the old upholstery.