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CATEGORY: Cleaning & Care

Advice for how to clean and maintain your furniture. Keep it looking its best for as long as possible!


VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Maintenance

Maintenance you must do on a regular basis to keep your furniture looking great for years to come.

VIDEO: Wood Furniture Maintenance

Check out this video to see things you must do to keep your new wood furniture looking its best for years to come!

VIDEO: Wood Furniture Maintenance

Check out this video to see things you must do to keep your new wood furniture looking its best for years to come!

VIDEO: Features Mistaken for Defects

These features of your furniture are commonly mistaken for defects- don't be tricked!

VIDEO: How to Fix Pilling on Your Sofa

Pilling is one of the most annoying things that can happen to your sofa- what is it? How can you take care of it? Is there anything you can do to prevent it?

VIDEO: Is a Protection Plan Really Worth It?

In this video, Kenny discusses the pros and cons of a furniture protection plan. Is it right for you?


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FEATURED: From Bottle to Upholstery

How exactly do they create performance fabrics? This article tells the story!

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Moving a Sofa By Yourself

Are you about to take on the unenviable task of moving a sofa by yourself? Fear not- this handy guide from mymovingreviews.com gives step-by-step details on the best ways to move your sofa by yourself.

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How To Clean Leather

Leather is known for its unique look, its softness, and its durability- however, it does require some extra maintenance and some special steps if you spill something on it. Click here for a handy guide!

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Do I Really Need a Rug Pad?

It can be annoying to find the perfect area rug for your home and then have to spend even more money for a rug pad- but here are some reasons why it can be a good investment!

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Do I Really Need a Mattress Protector?

When a salesperson asks if you want to purchase a protector to go along with your new mattress, it can feel like an upsell. But there are some great reasons why you should consider adding one!

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What Does a Protection Plan Actually Cover?

When you're in a furniture store, you might find many people talking the benefits of a protection plan. But what does it actually do? This article covers many of the things that are- and are not- usually covered by a protection plan.

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What is A Performance Fabric?

Lots of furniture stores advertise that a couch has a "performance" fabric- but what does that mean? Are they all the same? What sort of performance can I expect from it?

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FEATURED: Is a Protection Plan Really Worth It?

Furniture stores try to "sell" their clients on protection plans all the time. Know before you go: what do they really cover? Are they really worth the extra money?

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Wood Floor Care Tips for the Winter

Our friends at Dezigned.com published this great article about how to care for your wood flooring during winter- we just had to share!

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Why Does My Reclining Sofa Look Off?

One of the biggest complaints we hear about reclining furniture has nothing to do with the recliners themselves- it's that the cushions don't line up quite right. Is there a reason why they look this way? Is that just the way they are?

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How To Maintain Your Area Rug

Many of our clients use an area rug to add a pop of color or to help define a space. Here are some tips on how to keep that area rug looking great!

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Distressing or Defect? Part 2

Take a look at some pictures right from some of our floor samples- are these signs of intentional distressing, or are they defects with the piece?

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Distressing or Defect? Part 1

Distressing is common in a lot of today's furniture, but some things can be looked upon as a defect instead of something intentional. Which is which?

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VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Care, Part 2

Part 2 of our video series about how to care for your upholstered furniture. Kenny demonstrates a great technique for routine maintenance, which we call the Ol' Flip and Fluff!

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FEATURED: How To Clean Pet Hair Off Your Couch

Our pets are like members of the family, who happen to shed and leave their fur all over our couches. This article has some great tips for how to clean that hair off your upholstered furniture.

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VIDEO: Upholstered Furniture Care, Part 1

Part 1 of our video series about how to care for your upholstered furniture. This video has some great tips about how to keep your furniture clean, especially when it comes to spills and stains.

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A Guide to Pet-Friendly Furniture

Many of us at Suburban Furniture are pet owners- in fact, the pets in the pictures belong to Suburban employees. We understand that they're an important part of your home, but they can be tough on furniture. How can you make it easier? Check inside for more!

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The Most Important Furniture Care Tips

Your furniture requires routine maintenance to keep it looking its best; here are some tips and tricks! Plus, what do those upholstery cleaning codes really mean?

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FEATURED Video: Distressing or Defect?

We get a lot of calls to our service department from people wondering if a certain characteristic of their new furniture is supposed to be there. Let's set the record straight- are these things intentional distressing, or are they defects?