• Keep furniture out of direct sunlight.
• Avoid placing furniture in front of or under windows.
• Place furniture away from heating and air conditioning vents.
• Blot up spills immediately.
• Use coasters, placemats and tablecloths to protect furniture during use.
• Lift and place items instead of sliding across furniture surfaces.
• Rotate accessories on your furniture periodically.
• Avoid prolonged use of plastic and rubber items on your furniture.
• Dust your furniture regularly and polish every 4-6 months.

Outdoor Furniture Care

Outdoor living and entertaining has always been a favorite during warm weather. The selection of materials and styles for your patio, deck, backyard or garden furniture is as varied as ever. The quality of these furnishings has improved greatly and is reflected in the cost.

Following some simple care suggestions will extend the life of your garden, patio or deck furniture and provide you with the service you expected.

The methods of care for your outdoor teak furniture will differ from the care and maintenance needed for your aluminum patio furniture.

Follow the manufacturers recommendations for cleaning and maintaining the finish at regular intervals. Some outdoor furniture finishes require reapplication at regular intervals. If you are unable to perform the regular maintenance, contact a professional refinisher in your area for assistance.

• Store patio furniture indoors or cover well when not in use.
• Remove wooden furniture from standing water.
• Avoid direct contact with damp soil for extended periods.

Upholstery Care

• S: Clean the fabric sparingly with a dry cleaning solvent that's water free. Test for color fastness, use sparingly.
  
  
• W: Clean fabric with a water based solution, such as mild detergent and water or foam upholstery cleaner. Avoid over wetting.
  
  
• WS: Depending on stain, use a water based solution, dry-cleaning solvent or upholstery shampoo.
  
  
• X: Fabric should be professionally cleaned only. Vacuum or brush lightly to remove any accumulation of dust, dirt and debris. Do not use cleaning solvents or water based products on fabric.

Furniture can be an expensive item, and you can permanently damage it if you use the wrong cleaning materials. Many furniture companies also offer warranties for upholstery and will clean your furniture or upholstery free of charge if it becomes damaged while under warranty.

If you are not sure about how to clean your furniture, or the codes are not available, it may be best to call a professional cleaner. You can also purchase upholstery protectors to keep your furniture from becoming stained or dirty. If you buy your furniture brand new, the fabric is generally pre-treated. However, over time this protection will wear off, and used furniture will likely not have it.

It is also important to deodorize your upholstery on a regular basis. Many odors can be tough to remove, and they make using your furniture an unpleasant experience. Deodorizers can be purchased which uses enzymes to destroy odor which is caused by urine or other materials. It does this by consuming the matter which causes the smell. This will give your furniture and upholstery a pleasant scent.

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