Your home is probably your most valuable asset. Regular maintenance is needed to ensure it holds its value and remains safe and comfortable to live in. Likewise your furnishing and flooring represent a significant investment over the course of time. The fact is, homes are lived in, and furnishings and flooring can become tired, damaged and dirty through general day-to-day wear and tear. I have developed the guide to assist you in extending the life of your floors, furnishings and antiques as well as showing you how to protect these items from accidental damage. Many of the solutions contained in this guide can be achieved by using everyday household products but I also recommend specialist products to achieve better results and outcomes. Table of Contents Simple Tips to Extend the Life of your Timber Furniture Never place hot objects or liquids on timber furniture Handling & Moving Furniture 12 Tips to Long Lasting Timber Furniture Cleaning and Polishing Wood Furniture Regular Cleaning Choosing the right furniture polish Read the label first What are the problems with these ingredients? Silicone and why it should be avoided Gum Turps Petro-Chemicals and Tolulene Carnauba Wax How To Wax Timber Furniture Furniture Touch Ups Removing paper stuck to wood furniture Fabric & Carpet Spot Cleaning & Care Tips Stain Removal Guide For Fabrics & Bedding Stain Removal Guide for Carpets and Fabrics: Alcoholic Beverages, Blood, Chewing gum, Chocolate (and other soft candy), Coffee and Tea, Cosmetics, Fruit and fruit juices, Grease (including hair grease and oil), Ice cream, Ink, Iodine, Milk and vomit, Soft Drinks, Sweets and Syrups, Shoe Polish, Urine, Water spots A Simple Guide for Spot Cleaning Spills and Stains on Carpet & Up How to Care For Carpet How to Remove Dents In Carpet Caused By Furniture Legs How do I Remove Nail Polish from my Carpet? Tips for Removing Pet Hair from Upholstered Furniture Fabric Protection how To Apply Water Based Fabric Protector Solvent Based Fabric Protector Leather Care Why is Leather Care Important? Leather Care Tips for Top Coated, Analine and NuBuck Leather Furniture Things to Avoid with Leather Furniture How to identify Top Coated Leather How to identify Premium Analine and Nubuck Leathers Important Leather Cleaning and Care Tips for Analine and Nubuck Leathers Pull Up Aniline Leather/ Waxed Leather Cleaning & Maintaining Your Finished Timber Floors Regular Maintenance is Essential Timber Floors & Water Are Not A Good Combination No Steam Mops! Cleaning Products To Use Avoid Direct Sunlight Periodically Recoat Move Your Rugs! Regular Inspection How To Clean Bamboo Flooring From Light Cleaning To Heavy Scuff and Stain Removal Dust, Dirt, and Grit: Regular Cleaning Procedures Heavy Bamboo Floor Cleaning Natural Bamboo Cleaning Solution Cleaning Scuff Marks More Preventative Maintenance Tips For Bamboo & Timber Flooring How to Clean and Care for Laminate Floors Prevention & Maintenance of Laminate Floors Floor Protection Removing Scratches and Dents on Hardwood Floors Caring For Outdoor Furniture Timber Outdoor Furniture Stainless Steel Outdoor Furniture Cane & Wicker Outdoor Furniture Tips on Caring For Antique
