CATEGORY: Cleaning & Care
Advice for how to clean and maintain your furniture. Keep it looking its best for as long as possible!
VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Maintenance
Maintenance you must do on a regular basis to keep your furniture looking great for years to come.
VIDEO: Wood Furniture Maintenance
Check out this video to see things you must do to keep your new wood furniture looking its best for years to come!
VIDEO: Wood Furniture Maintenance
Check out this video to see things you must do to keep your new wood furniture looking its best for years to come!
VIDEO: Features Mistaken for Defects
These features of your furniture are commonly mistaken for defects- don't be tricked!
VIDEO: How to Fix Pilling on Your Sofa
Pilling is one of the most annoying things that can happen to your sofa- what is it? How can you take care of it? Is there anything you can do to prevent it?
VIDEO: Is a Protection Plan Really Worth It?
In this video, Kenny discusses the pros and cons of a furniture protection plan. Is it right for you?
Wear and Tear Top Ten
Here we have complied a list of the top 10 items of wear and tear that cause premature aging of furniture. This list comes from the over 70 years Suburban Furniture has been around as well as from our network of 100s of furniture stores across the country. We’ve pretty much seen it all.
Regular Maintenance: Upholstery
Congratulations on your new living room furniture. Please take a few minutes to review this extremely important tutorial on what maintenance you must do on a regular basis to keep your furniture looking great for years to come.
What is Pilling?
We all are aware of those pesky balls of fabric or loose strands of fiber that form on clothes, furniture and other things made of fabric. This is called pilling. We know it’s not looked upon favorably but believe it or not, pilling is not a fabric defect.
Features Mistaken for Defects
We have found that our guests are so excited when they pick their new set that sometimes some of the inherent features of the set are overlooked. Having not seen them or remembering them from our display model, some of these features meant to enhance the furniture are sometimes mistaken for defects.
FEATURED: From Bottle to Upholstery
How exactly do they create performance fabrics? This article tells the story!
Moving a Sofa By Yourself
Are you about to take on the unenviable task of moving a sofa by yourself? Fear not- this handy guide from mymovingreviews.com gives step-by-step details on the best ways to move your sofa by yourself.
How To Clean Leather
Leather is known for its unique look, its softness, and its durability- however, it does require some extra maintenance and some special steps if you spill something on it. Click here for a handy guide!
Do I Really Need a Rug Pad?
It can be annoying to find the perfect area rug for your home and then have to spend even more money for a rug pad- but here are some reasons why it can be a good investment!
Do I Really Need a Mattress Protector?
When a salesperson asks if you want to purchase a protector to go along with your new mattress, it can feel like an upsell. But there are some great reasons why you should consider adding one!
What Does a Protection Plan Actually Cover?
When you're in a furniture store, you might find many people talking the benefits of a protection plan. But what does it actually do? This article covers many of the things that are- and are not- usually covered by a protection plan.
What is A Performance Fabric?
Lots of furniture stores advertise that a couch has a "performance" fabric- but what does that mean? Are they all the same? What sort of performance can I expect from it?
FEATURED: Is a Protection Plan Really Worth It?
Furniture stores try to "sell" their clients on protection plans all the time. Know before you go: what do they really cover? Are they really worth the extra money?
Wood Floor Care Tips for the Winter
Our friends at Dezigned.com published this great article about how to care for your wood flooring during winter- we just had to share!
Why Does My Reclining Sofa Look Off?
One of the biggest complaints we hear about reclining furniture has nothing to do with the recliners themselves- it's that the cushions don't line up quite right. Is there a reason why they look this way? Is that just the way they are?
How To Maintain Your Area Rug
Many of our clients use an area rug to add a pop of color or to help define a space. Here are some tips on how to keep that area rug looking great!
Distressing or Defect? Part 2
Take a look at some pictures right from some of our floor samples- are these signs of intentional distressing, or are they defects with the piece?
Distressing or Defect? Part 1
Distressing is common in a lot of today's furniture, but some things can be looked upon as a defect instead of something intentional. Which is which?
VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Care, Part 2
Part 2 of our video series about how to care for your upholstered furniture. Kenny demonstrates a great technique for routine maintenance, which we call the Ol' Flip and Fluff!
FEATURED: How To Clean Pet Hair Off Your Couch
Our pets are like members of the family, who happen to shed and leave their fur all over our couches. This article has some great tips for how to clean that hair off your upholstered furniture.
VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Care, Part 1
Part 1 of our video series about how to care for your upholstered furniture. This video has some great tips about how to keep your furniture clean, especially when it comes to spills and stains.
A Guide to Pet-Friendly Furniture
Many of us at Suburban Furniture are pet owners- in fact, the pets in the pictures belong to Suburban employees. We understand that they're an important part of your home, but they can be tough on furniture. How can you make it easier? Check inside for more!
The Most Important Furniture Care Tips
Your furniture requires routine maintenance to keep it looking its best; here are some tips and tricks! Plus, what do those upholstery cleaning codes really mean?
FEATURED Video: Distressing or Defect?
We get a lot of calls to our service department from people wondering if a certain characteristic of their new furniture is supposed to be there. Let's set the record straight- are these things intentional distressing, or are they defects?
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