Today is the largest
environmental event in the world - Earth day! In fact, it is the perfect day to
get involved in activities that can help make the planet cleaner, healthier and
more sustainable. Even if one starts being eco-friendly at home by buying
organic products, using energy-star appliances and recycling, it is a different
story with furniture. In order to remain with today’s green spirit and lending
our planet a helping hand, here are some tips on how to be eco-friendly while
cleaning your furniture and upholstery.
First, you need to check your furniture cleaning code as it gives
instructions and precautions on how to clean and care for it! If you bought or
are planning to buy Ashley Furniture, you will find a cleaning code on your
upholstery and furniture. Following these cleaning codes will help you make
your furniture look newer and to maintain them longer. Here are the guidelines:
CLEANING
CODE
|
MEANING
|
WASH:
Cleaning products, water…
|
DRY
|
DC
|
Dry Cleaning only
|
û
|
ü
|
HW
|
Washing by hand
|
ü
|
û
|
S
|
Clean only with dry
cleaning solvent. Do not saturate. Do not use water.
|
û
|
ü
|
W
|
Water only. Do not over
wet. Do not use solvents to spot clean.
|
ü
|
û
|
SW, WS
|
Spot clean. Do not
saturate with liquid.
|
ü
|
ü
|
X
|
Vacuuming or light
brushing only
|
û
|
û
|
E, N
|
Use the Millennium Leather
Care Kit
|
û
|
û
|
Once, the cleaning tag is found, read and understood; it’s time to get
equipped! In order to be efficient, you will need 3 things:
1- a
vacuum cleaner
2- accessories
like small brushes, cloth/towels,
buckets
3- cleaning
products and water
How to proceed?
1. Vacuum
your furniture till it is dust free. If you vacuum your furniture frequently
you will maintain it clean and well kept.
2. Spot
clean with cleaning products and water on the stains you wish to remove if the
code is a “W, SW, WS “. You can also use a brush to take off the stains as
well. This accessory works well while using powder on a stain. Use cleaning products from manufacturers or
you can make your own! If you need to clean pillows, check whether they have
removable covers, as it will be easier to wash them separately.
3. Dry
your furniture by applying a cloth on it, if you washed it with water and foam.
Vacuum it again to remove any dry powder residue. Then, you can start using
your furniture again!
Home-made/Natural
products tips:
Make your own cleaning
product depending on your needs:
-mix lemon with some olive oil or jojoba oil will clean
leather sofas, chairs and fabric upholstery. It will also remove undesirable
odors
- mix water and vinegar to help you get rid of food stains
and/or pet little disaster!
Make your own dry
cleaning powder with baking soda and corn starch to remove grease stains on
leather and vinyl. After sprinkling the solution on the stains, let it sit for
4 hours. Finally wipe it with a clean cloth.
Everybody can contribute to the
environment and make the planet a cleaner and healthier place. Happy Earth Day!
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