1. Sunlight has the ability to fade colours on
fabrics and leather, take care not to position your sofa in the path of the
sun.
2. To guard against deterioration from
sunlight, always put on your air conditioner and or pull the curtains to darken
the room especially when the fabric is leather, pale linen, silk, chintz, etc.
3. Do not launder your sofa in parts, vacuum
the entire sofa at least twice a week, this will ensure an evenness in
appearance. Engage a professional drycleaner especially when not sure of
fabric.
4. Turn the sofa cushions regularly and plum
daily to ensure even wear and tear as well as aesthetic appearance.
5. Vacuum or shake out your curtains
occasionally but most especially after the harmattan season to loosen accumulated
dust.
6. Dry-clean your curtains every three to five
years and get your interior solution provider to put it up for you again.
7. The first spots to give way on your sofa
are usually the arm and the spots where the head rests. To help protect against
this, avoid causing friction in those areas by not letting people sit on the
arm of your sofa, and by brushing down the entire sofa with a soft brush the
way you would brush you hair to even any recess in the fabric.
8. Steam-wash your throw pillow fabrics occasionally
especially if it is of a delicate nature. Always buy pillow covers that have
zips for ease of removal and washing. Air the pillow filling every two weeks.
9. Do not wash your sofa cushions with soap or
detergent as this can cause the fabric to ‘run’ (colour bleed). Wash them in
washing machine at 40c or get them professionally cleaned. Always remember to
use a fabric conditioner.
10. Ensure that you dry out your cushion
thoroughly in the event of a spill to avoid dampness which may lead to the
accumulation of micro-organisms, nasty odour, allergies etc.
11. When wiping up spills, wet the entire
surface evenly, using a soft sponge, allow to dry naturally under mild sun –
early morning sunlight.
12. When dealing with 100% cotton fabrics or
linen, (as in throws, bed sets, duvets etc), wash with mild soap using lukewarm
water. Avoid causing friction by rubbing vigorously. Do not squeeze and iron on
a low heat while slightly damp.
13. Do not wash dark and light coloured fabrics
together. Also wash similar fabrics together always to ensure evenness.
14. If unsure of what to do in case of a spill,
stain, tear etc., call a professional to the rescue. Remember that the higher
the quality of fabric used, the easier it is to maintain. Always buy and use
very good quality fabric for your furnishing at least you can be guaranteed 5 years’
worth or more of use.
At Rosemary’s we delight in transforming
your home and office into a haven even with a limited budget. We also offer
consultancy and advisory services on all aspects of interior decoration. Call us
today on 08033069199 or 08169308907. #AskRosemarys
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