Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Home in Toronto 2022

Freshly laundered bedsheets give a nice feeling, don’t they? It is a great feeling to have a freshly cleaned home. On today’s blog, our furniture experts share some tips to keep your home looking immaculate all year long, including how to clean your furniture the right way.  

Cleaning Leather Furniture

Even though leather furniture is durable, accidents still happen. Check out these tips. 

Remove Any Debris

Although leather furniture from an online furniture store doesn’t trap fur or dust like other types of upholstery, you’ll still need to use a dry cloth to wipe away dirt or use a vacuum attachment to clean any messes. 

Use Soapy Water

Simple soap and water will usually take care of mild stains on leather. Just use a soft washcloth dipped in warm soapy water to blot stains away, taking care not to use a lot of water. 

Be Smart About Tough Stains

Small stains will come out with mild soap or vinegar, but you should do a little research before tackling bigger stains. Grease stains work well with baking soda, while ink stains do well with rubbing alcohol. 

Dry the Leather

Once you’ve cleaned the leather, dry it as much as possible. 

Apply Conditioner

Once the leather has been fully dried, you will want to condition the couch, recliner, or headboard. The leather is protected against cracks and stains while also gaining a subtle shine by applying this coating. 

Cleaning a Fabric Chair or Couch

You can still clean your sofa or chair using our spring cleaning tips and tricks, even if the type of fabric used varies. 

Vacuum the Couch

You can remove dust, fur, crumbs, and other debris from the couch by vacuuming regularly with a brush attachment. 

Remove Stains

Stains become more difficult to remove the longer they sit. Therefore, you should clean stains as soon as possible. 

Check the Cleaning Code on Your Couch 

There are some tips on keeping your couch clean on the tag on your couch. In this case, “W” means water-based cleaners are safe, while “S” means you should use only solvents to clean upholstery. 

Spot Treat with the Correct Solution

It is easier to clean your couch if you know what type of solution to use. If you aren’t sure if there is any discoloration in the area, you’ll want to spot treat it first. 

Use Baking Soda

Sofas can absorb odours, especially if you use them a lot. Here’s how to do it. You can sprinkle baking soda all over your couch to absorb odours and moisture. 

Vacuum It All Up

It would be best to vacuum again with the upholstery tool after letting the baking soda sit for a few hours. 

Cleaning Wood Furniture 

There’s routine cleaning and deep cleaning when it comes to cleaning wood furniture. These spring cleaning tips can keep your wood furniture clean without damaging it.  

Wipe Spills Immediately 

It would be best to immediately wipe liquid spills and condensation on beverages with paper towels or soft cloths. The best way to clean sticky spills is to dip a soft cloth into plain water, wring out the water until it’s only slightly damp, wipe the spill, and then use a dry microfiber cloth to dry the remaining moisture.

Dust Regularly

The dust and other debris on your wood furniture can cause scratches, so it’s important to dust it often – at least once a month. Dust the legs, arms, surfaces, and any smaller wood supports with a microfiber cloth or a disposable electrostatic duster. 

Wash Away Grime 

Despite your best efforts to take care of wood furniture, grime can accumulate over time and cause your furniture’s appearance to deteriorate. Dishwashing liquid and water can be mixed, wrung out, and wiped with a soft cloth or sponge, rinsing and drying immediately to remove common dirt. 

How to Deep Clean Wood Furniture & Remove Stains

You may have to clean your wood furniture deep if it has a lot of grime, a waxy buildup, or stains.

Try Black Tea

There’s more to tea than just drinking it! You can also use it to get rid of waxy buildup on wood furniture. You will just need two cups of black tea, a soft cloth, and a wringer to wipe the furniture. Brew two cups of tea, let the tea cool and wring out the cloth thoroughly. Wipe with the grain of the wood for best results. You should rinse the grime off the cloth in plain water before you dip it back into the tea. Rinse each area and dry it after rubbing. 

Use Mineral Spirits

You may need to clean the furniture with mineral spirits if the waxy buildup persists after the black tea cleaning, or your wood furniture is beginning to look dull and murky. Mineral spirits can be applied to an old rag, wiped with the grain, rotated as grime accumulates, then buff with a soft, dry cloth. Be sure to wear protective gloves, allow adequate ventilation, and keep children and pets away from the area if you’re using mineral spirits. 

Additional Spring-Cleaning Tips & Tricks

You should always keep it clean. After you vacuum your bed, dust your ceiling fan. You’ll have to do it again. 

Vacuum and mop under the furniture so you can do that. This method can remove dust, pet dander, crumbs, and other debris from hard-to-reach areas. 

Don’t forget to vacuum everything that falls between the cracks of your chairs and sofas by removing the cushions. 

Dust mites thrive in decorative pillows. It’s important not just to vacuum your throw pillows regularly, but you can also toss them in a hot dryer or place them in the sun to kill dust mites. 

Don’t forget to maintain your lamps. Besides vacuuming the lampshade and using a lint brush to remove dust and debris from the shade, you should also remove the lightbulb after unplugging and removing it. 

Conclusion

Spring cleaning is about more than just cleaning your furniture. Adding new furniture to your living room, dining room, bedroom, or home office is also good. Visit our online furniture store in Toronto or contact us and tell us what you want.