Furniture serve as the finishing touch for your home; they complete the look of your space and they provide comfort. However, they can be an expensive investment which is why you don't want to replace them every now and then.
Depending on the amount of use that your furniture get, they are always subject to wear and tear. But you can make that wear and tear process less damaging thus making your furniture last longer.
Here are tips on how to make your furniture last longer according to About Home:
Don't drag or push your furniture
The golden rule for taking care of any piece of furniture is to never push or drag it across the floor. Doing so will not only damage your furniture, but the friction could also scratch, scrape, or stain your flooring. The pushing or dragging can loosen the joints of the furniture thus affecting its stability and eventually causing wreckage.
To avoid this, move your furniture by lifting. For heavy pieces like beds or sofa, don't break your back trying to do it yourself. Ask for extra manpower or hire a professional service.
Tighten the joints regularly
With regular use, loose joints normally happen to any piece of furniture - even if it rarely gets moved. Aside from keeping the furniture clean, it is also important to tighten screws and joints from time to time. Include this as part of your general maintenance and you can rest assured your furniture remains in good shape and will last longer.
Keep it clean
Aside from making sure that your furniture remains sturdy, it's also important to maintain its appearance. Make sure to dust the surfaces of any dirt and keep it away from any form of liquid. Tiny particles of dust that are barely visible can accumulate in time thus causing your furniture to look old and faded. With spilled liquids, make sure to wipe it immediately so you don't allow odor and stain to settle. Dust, stain, and odor are culprits to a damaged finish and texture.
Use the appropriate cleaners
Stay away from "all-purpose" cleaners as they sometimes turn out to be otherwise. Depending on the type of material the furniture is made of, there should be a specific type of cleaner for a specific type of finish. Pieces made of wood sometimes require different type of cleaner and not just a one-for-all wood specific cleaner.
Keep it out of the sun
Furniture covered in fabric especially need to be kept away from direct sunlight as it can cause the fabric to fade over time. If moving the furniture is not an option, use window treatments to control the amount of sunlight that enters the space and hitting your fabric-covered sofa.
