Easy Home Maintenance Tips.
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.
Over the year’s I’ve accumulated some handy tips from my most trusted vendors. They are not all inclusive, but a great start to caring for your updated space. Below, 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. Use protective pads under hot dishes. Cover the bottoms of all tabletop accessories with felt pads.
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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).
2. Marble Care.
Our stone experts recommend using a PH neutral stone cleaner such as Miracle brand in a concentrate form on all stone, marble, and granite.
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3. Plumbing Care.
Our plumbing experts recommend using Flitz products for the care of your plumbing.
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4. Speciality 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.
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5. Carpet Care.
Our carpet experts recommend using Capture to clean up any spots on your carpet. Check each carpet for vacuum recommendations. Never use the rotating brush on your vacuum.
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7. Wood Maintenance.
Periodically buff a wood table with a lint-free cloth to renew the shine. Use a damp cloth of distilled 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.
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All existing furniture that sits on wood floors should get felt pads added before use. You can use hot glue to ensure the pads stay in place.
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Keep your hardwood floors looking gorgeous with a product like Bona that doesn’t have an oil that will build up on the floor.
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