Easy Tips on Cleaning Furniture

Would you imagine that cleaning furniture might be one of the easiest housekeeping chores you'll face? If you've invested in expensive furniture or just picked up some pieces at a tag sale or estate sale, you'll want to do a few things to get and keep the pieces in good condition. Proper care and cleaning are important parts of preserving the pieces for years of beauty and use.

For years of beautiful furniture, keep any pieces out of sunlight and away from heat sources. These can dry out wood, paint finishes, leather, and rot upholstery fibers.

Have you ever made the shocking discovery of a stain on the back of a favorite chair or a water mark on the top of the desk in your guest room? You really can't blame anyone. But you can fix it. We'll help you find how to clean any piece of furniture and keep it looking like new.

Painted Furniture

• Everyday Care
  Painted furniture is almost the easiest to keep clean. On a weekly basis, dust or wipe clean with a cloth dampened with water. Be sure not to leave water spots on the surface, as they'll dry and could leave permanent marks.

• Special Cleaning
  If your piece of painted furniture has stains on visible surfaces or nicks and scratches on it, you'll want to make whatever repairs you can. Gently sand down any mars, taking care not to damage more painted finish than you have to. Carefully glue and clamp any loose joints.

Match the paint as best you can or select a new color of paint and restore the piece to near-perfect condition. Add an oil finish for greatest protection. Read more about cleaning painted furniture in these tips from eHow.com.

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