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How to Clean Fake Leather Furniture

January 6, 2021 by Katie Berry | Leave a Comment

A well-conditioned brown artificial leather sofa on wheels sits in front of a bare brick wall

Keep your artificial leather sofa and chairs clean and stain-free for years. Artificial or faux leather furniture features the same elegant look and supple feel as real leather. Thanks to manufacturing improvements, "pleather" -- as it's sometimes called -- is often indistinguishable from the real stuff. For those who avoid animal products, this cruelty-free "vegan … [Read more...] about How to Clean Fake Leather Furniture

How To Clean Bookshelves And Books

October 22, 2020 by Katie Berry | 3 Comments

How to Clean Books and Bookshelves

Your treasured volumes can last a lifetime once you know how to clean bookshelves and books to keep them free of dust, bugs, mildew, and stains. At some point in every booklover's life, pulling a favorite volume off the shelf leaves a bare spot surrounded by a thick layer of dust. Or worse yet, an insect or foul odor escapes when they open a book. Dust, pests, and mildew … [Read more...] about How To Clean Bookshelves And Books

How to Clean Coffee Tables

October 22, 2020 by Katie Berry | Leave a Comment

How to Clean Coffee Tables

Knowing how to clean coffee tables can make your living or family room look tidy and welcoming, even when you haven't had time to do a more thorough room cleaning. Whether you're trying to remove water rings, fill scratches on wood coffee tables, or give your metal or glass coffee table a brilliant shine, you'll find help below. Cleaning Wood Coffee Tables Properly … [Read more...] about How to Clean Coffee Tables

How to Organize Dining Rooms

October 22, 2020 by Katie Berry | 2 Comments

How to Organize Dining Rooms

Today we are organizing dining rooms, and I'm sharing some dining room organization tips to help you get it done efficiently. How to Organizing Dining Rooms Not every home has a specific space that serves as a dining room. If yours does not, feel free to pick and choose from the ideas below to suit your needs. The important thing is that you follow the R-O-C-K … [Read more...] about How to Organize Dining Rooms

How To Clean Curtains

October 22, 2020 by Katie Berry | 25 Comments

How to Clean Curtains - Tips to clean fabric, velvet, acrylic, and sheer curtains

Find out how to clean curtains at home, so you can remove dust and odors without damage, no matter what they're made from. Curtains or drapes gather dust, pet hair, and dander -- even mold spores. Over time, these things accumulate and make your window treatments look dingy. Every time you open or close dirty curtains, the dust and other debris swirls around in your … [Read more...] about How To Clean Curtains

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