With spring right around the corner, it might be time to spruce up your home.  Along with cleaning windows and mopping floors, you should also take care of your furniture when spring-cleaning. Here are a few tips on how to clean your furniture and restore your home to its former luster.

How to Reinvigorate Your Furniture This Spring

1. Bring Your Wood Pieces Back to Life

Wood pieces, like kitchen tables or rocking chairs, can become dull and waxy over time. Synthetic turpentine is a great cleaning product that removes built-up wax and restores the look of your wood pieces. With a cloth, gently rub the solvent all over the piece of furniture to bring back to life.

2. Reinforce Upholstery

Spot-cleaning stains as they happen is a must, but for spring, consider using fabric or upholstery protector sprays. Applying this to your furniture will prevent the colors of the fabric from fading while also repelling water and stains. Spray the upholstery from six inches away, let it dry, and enjoy the reinforced fabric.

3. Be Gentle With Leather

Cleaning supplies can often damage leather with harsh chemicals. Saddle soap is a mild cleaning product that also softens and preserves leather. You can use it for your leather cushions, car chairs, and even dress shoes. When applying saddle soap, use a dry cloth to gently spread it around the material, making sure it coats evenly.

4. Refresh Your Mattresses

Mattresses will collect dust and other allergens over time, which can aggravate issues with allergies. To clean your mattress, lean it up against a wall and hit it with a blunt object to remove accumulated dust. If you’re concerned about odors, sprinkle baking soda on the mattress, let it sit for a day or two, and vacuum it off. 

If these spring-cleaning tips can’t restore the condition of your furniture, it’s time to stop by Broxson's Furniture & Appliance in Sunray, TX. This family-owned and -operated store offers home essentials for every room, from your master bedroom to the half-bath. If you’re redesigning your home on a budget, they even offer financing to help you along. Check out their wide selection from top brands online or call (806) 948-4128 for more information.