After buying a house, the first thing everyone looks for is the upholstery. Few people go for pre-made sofas and furniture for their real estate properties, and some buy carpenter-made customized upholstery. According to the survey, people spent most on furniture after buying houses.

Furniture makes our homes comfortable and makes them look attractive. The precious pieces of furniture need proper care, repairs, and maintenance. Maintenance keeps your expensive upholstery looking new for long, and you might not need to purchase a new one for long.

Maintenance and caretake a few minutes, but it saves from major expenses and new purchases sooner than expected. Here are a few tips for maintaining your expensive upholstery:

Safe from the sun:

Direct sun rays can be damaging to your furniture. Avoid direct exposure, particularly wooden furniture, which can be damaged badly as it loses colors, and there can be dark and bright spots. If your furniture is installed at places where light is unavoidable, use to cover the furniture like use curtains on windows or cover the table with a table cloth.

Oiling and waxing:

Wooden upholstery can stay useable for decades with proper care and maintenance. But with time, wood loses its shiny glow and looks old. You can oil and wax the furniture from time to time so that t looks glowing and shiny always. Oil and waxing make furniture shine, and also it is like adding a protective coating layer on the surface to keep scratches and dents on the bay.

Age with grace:

Every wood piece of furniture ages differently. Some wood age as they turn yellow or light in color, while others get darker and turn towards dark brown shades. Understand the aging habit of your wood furniture and let it age gracefully.

Avoid sharp objects:

Wood is a strong material, and only a few things can damage its build. Keep sharp things away from the wooden furniture as it can leave scratches and marks on the surface. Scratches are hard to remove, and sometimes wax and oil cannot remove them.

Dust regularly:

It is better that you keep your furniture clean. Dusting regularly is necessary because dust can cause permanent dullness and affect on graceful aging of the wood.

Pro tip:

Only call professional carpenters for repairs and maintenance services to avoid any massive damage.

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