Over time, upholstery turns dingy and develops a less-than-fresh smell. Spills leave behind dark, oily stains that are challenging to remove, especially if your furniture is covered with a delicate ...

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Microfiber upholstery is a soft, durable fabric, and it's notoriously resistant to stains. It's great for folks who want a low maintenance cleaning schedule as well as families with kids or pets ...

One of the more expensive mistakes I’ve made in my life was recently purchasing a white couch a month after bringing home a new puppy. While we haven’t had any major accidents yet, we like to keep ...

We all have a favorite chair that gets lots of use because it “feels just right.” Whether it is covered with microfiber faux suede, brocade, or cotton ticking, it’s going to get dirty. We’ve talked to ...

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Keeping our furniture clean sounds like a laborious task, but it is vital to reducing allergies and keeping our pieces in top condition. While you can use any vacuum cleaner to clean furniture, there ...

At the Strategist, we love a thrifted find. Our former colleague Kayla Levy kept tabs on the free-stuff section of Craigslist; Hilary Reid, our resident Online Thrifter, is a self-proclaimed eBay ...

Keeping the inside of your vehicle in top condition is essential for its resale value. This means cleaning all possible surfaces like the carpets, trim, and especially the upholstery. Think about ...

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