Nothing could be more famous than white furniture, and it’s not even close. There are many benefits to having a white sofa, lounger or storage unit, from brightening up your space to making your room look bigger right away. The crisp, clean look is one of them.
White living room furniture is one of the most expensive purchases you can make. However, to keep them looking good for years to come, follow these tips in this article to avoid the need for costly refinishing or replacement. Your white living room furniture will thank you!
Dirt and Grime
Whether it’s your kids running around the house during summer or the cold, wet nights of winter, your furniture can start to show signs of dirt at any time. There are many different ways to keep your furniture clean throughout the year.
Many people will turn to professional furniture cleaners, but it’s also possible to use items around the house. Maintaining white living room furniture involves keeping the dirt and grime from building up. This means that you need to pay extra attention and care with a white or light table.
Grime can accumulate on your furniture without you even knowing, so it’s essential to understand the different dirt types and clean them off. Dirt builds up can discolour furniture or leave an unattractive residue on surfaces. Non-abrasive cleaning methods such as damp cloths, mild detergent, and water can help.
Cleaning Your White Sofa:
White living room furniture is notorious for getting stained and dirty. Although it can be difficult to maintain a white table, following these few simple steps will help your white living room furniture stay clean and look new. These tips below should start you off in the right place, however.
Treat your sofa with a stain guard.
To keep your furniture clean and protect your investment, you should use an eco-friendly stain protector. If cleanliness is important to you, then using an outdoor fabric, which is usually already treated to keep stains and discolouration out, is a good choice.
Assemble a White-Furniture Disaster Cleanup Kit.
A white-furniture emergency kit should be kept on hand in case of spills or stains on white or light furniture. Fill a small caddy with a clean white blotting paper or cloth, a spray bottle of water, and your favourite stain removers when you have a limited amount of time to spare.
Use a steam cleaner
Using a steam cleaner to clean white furniture thoroughly is the most effective method. Whether you rent or buy one, using a machine can be more cost-effective than hiring a professional business to clean large pieces of furniture.
Let it dry thoroughly.
After a thorough clean with a steam cleaner, drying can take up to 24 hours, so we’d recommend doing this in the evening. By the time you get up in the morning, it will only be a little wet. You could sit on your furniture by then. We lay down a blanket to keep things dry most of the time.
It all comes down to how you live your life and how you feel about your furniture looking a little dirty between cleanings.
Cheat and use a Slipcover instead
Another option for achieving the white effect is choosing a well-fitted slipcover. When a fitted slipcover is done correctly, it will give the impression that the piece is entirely upholstered. If there are any spills, you may wash them lightly on cold and/or dry clean them if necessary. Slipcovers of superior quality are impossible to go wrong with. Your white sofa will appreciate you a thousand times over for your forward-thinking.
White Leather
To help keep one white leather piece of furniture in excellent nick, clean it with saddle soap or leather cleaner a few times a year. It’s best to clean with something that isn’t wet at all and very little soap. Avoid sitting on your white leather furniture while wearing dark denim jeans because the dye can make the leather look different.
How to clean your White Wood Furniture
Keep away from direct sunlight.
When exposed to direct sunshine for an extended period of time, white wood can become yellow. Ensure that any white wood pieces are placed in a location hidden by window curtains or exposed to direct sunlight.
Clean once a month
Once a month, in addition to dusting, you’ll need to clean your white wood furniture to keep it looking fresh and new. Simply combine 1 cup white wine vinegar with 2 cups warm water, then wipe off the surfaces with a soft cloth. It will be restored to its original condition in a matter of seconds.
Remove fingerprints & stains weekly.
Magic erasers are capable of almost anything. In my previous job, I worked in a wedding boutique, and we utilised these bad boys to clean the sample gowns that we would be displayed to customers. My white furniture has a lot of fingerprints on it, especially after I use my fingers to apply makeup, which makes it seem much worse. Every week, I use them to clear away any fingerprints accumulated on my computer. I believe it is the quickest and most straightforward method of making a significant change in the world.
How to look after White Floors & Rugs
If you want to keep your white wooden floor and rug in your living room looking pristine, then follow this advice.
- Keep your shoes off when you’re inside the house. A shoe and boot rack, as well as a basket of spare slippers for guests (if you’re that inclined), should be placed at the front door of the house.
- Every door should have a doormat placed inside and outside of it.
- If you don’t vacuum your floor every few days, a lot of dirt will become lodged in the finish of your floor.
- Please avoid laying down colourful carpets without first making sure that they have a backing, since some of them may leave a lot of colour behind on your white floor.
- Furniture feet should be protected with felt slides to prevent scratched.
- Using a moist mop and a tiny quantity of mild cleanser, clean the surface to remove a stain and clean the area.
In conclusion, it is essential to maintain a clean and comfortable living space to maintain white living room furniture. Keep furniture away from direct sunlight and avoid wear and tear by using felt pads or corner guards on sharp corners.
We hope this article was helpful for you. Keeping your sofa or white furniture clean isn’t that scary or hard. It just requires a bit more TLC than other colour sofas, but let’s be honest, those sofas are dirty too. You just can’t see it!
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