Beautiful interior design is only part of making a space shine. Maintaining your home is what will continue to make your home feel cared for, long after installation.
After many years in business I’ve accumulated some handy tips from our most trusted vendors. They are not all inclusive, but a great start to caring for your updated space. Below is my checklist of easy home maintenance tips for every season.
General Maintenance
Dust with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
To protect surfaces, always use drink coasters and placemats. Wipe up any spills immediately. Cover the bottoms of all tabletop accessories with felt pads.
Do not expose wood to extreme changes in humidity.
Do not place wood or furnishings in direct sunlight (UV window film is a great way to safely let the light shine in).
Specialty Glass Care
Our glass installer recommends using only Sprayaway Glass Cleaner on glass surfaces such as dining room tables, painted glass, stained glass, antique mirrors, and bronze mirrors. The key is to avoid ammonia on these surfaces to preserve the glass.
Carpet Care
Our carpet experts recommend using Capture to clean up any spots on your carpet. Check each carpet for vacuum recommendations.
Upholstery Care
We recommend Fiberseal for upholstery and carpet cleaning. Robyn and Tim here in Raleigh will take away all of your concerns about stains.
Find a location here: https://fiberseal.com/
Wood Maintenance
Periodically buff a wood table with a lint-free cloth to renew the shine. Use a cloth dampened with water or with a one-to-one vinegar and distilled water solution to wipe up spills. Buff dry after wiping. Once a year, apply a coat of Danish oil.
All existing furniture that sits on wood floors should get felt pads added before use. For chairs that get a lot of daily use, we recommend nail-on felt pads. For lesser-used pieces, stick-on felt pads work well. Don’t rely on the stick that comes with felt pads, but rather, use hot glue to ensure the pads stay in place.
Keep your hardwood floors looking gorgeous with a product like Bona that doesn’t have an oil that will build up on the floor.
Stick-on Felt Pads | Nail-in Felt Pads | Coasters | Lint-free Towels
Glass Cleaner | Carpet Cleaning Kit | Danish Oil | Hardwood Floor Cleaner