When customers in Cincinnati and Southeast Indiana need experts to repair, refinish, or restore furniture, they call Tri-County Furniture Restoration. That’s because after 36 years in the industry, Tri-County is the best residential and commercial furniture restoration company for customers to trust with their valued belongings. From restoring antique furniture and family heirlooms, to furniture stripping and reupholstering— Tri-County handles it all.

And when it comes to you handling your furniture, Tri-County Furniture Restoration has some suggestions to make your furniture last. Upholstery, for example, will collect dirt, look worn, and fade color over time with routine use. It doesn’t matter how well you take care of it, natural everyday wear and tear still occurs. But don’t despair. If you follow these preventative measures, you can help extend the life of your upholstered furniture.

How to properly care for your furniture upholstery: 

• Pretreat: The moment you get your new piece of furniture home, pretreat it with a fabric protectant. There are many options on the market, so ask an experienced retailer from Tri-County Furniture Restoration which would work best for your specific fabric. A protectant saves you money in the long run. It helps safeguard your upholstery from spills, pet hair, and sticky hands. At the very least, it will make the fabric easier to clean when accidents do happen.
• Vacuum & Flip: Vacuum your upholstery about once a week to help it last. When dust and dirt settle into the fabric it gradually wears down. Pet hair has the same effect, so be sure you’re vacuuming often if your pet sheds a lot. Also, don’t forget to flip the cushions. Flipping them over every so often helps evenly distribute the wear. This way, you’ll avoid that large divot from forming on one side or the other.
• Limit Sun Exposure: Consistent exposure to sunlight damages the quality of upholstery. It weakens the fibers and fades the color. To prevent such damage, position furniture out of direct sunlight and use blinds and curtains to create shaded areas in the room.

With these suggestions, Tri-County Furniture Restoration hopes the life and quality of your furniture will reach its highest potential. But when those furniture accidents do happen, remember that Tri-County Furniture Restoration takes pride in restoring, repairing and refinishing your treasured furniture pieces. Give them a call at (513) 771-6389 to see how they can help you. You can also visit their website to learn about their many services.