UPHOLSTERY CARE
You’ve just brought home your new sofa, love seat, chair – here are some simple tips to help protect your investment and keep it looking fresh and new. Before you do anything, it’s a good idea to read the label usually placed under the base cushion or visit the manufacturer’s website for furniture care information.
To enhance the life and feel of your upholstered fabric furniture:
- Vacuum weekly to remove surface soil/dust and keep fabrics fresh and long wearing.
- Brushing off crumbs/dirt can also be effective, but be careful not to use anything too rough that might catch on the fabric.
- Turn/beat cushions – if your cushions cannot be flipped, periodically beat the cushions to shake out dust and help retain cushions shape from wear.
- Treat stains immediately. First, blot stain with a clean cloth to remove any excess from fabric – DO NOT RUB. If needed, use a mild soap or detergent diluted in water to treat stain. It’s a good idea to treat a piece of fabric not visible to test fabric in case the cleaner bleaches or stains fabric. Always read the label if you choose to use a fabric cleaner. You can remove dried stains by brushing or vacuuming loose particles. If all else fails, you can call in the professionals to treat fabrics – usually listed in the yellow pages.
- There are fabric protectors out there – if you choose to treat your furniture, again, test in an area that is not visible (under cushion or base) to be sure it won’t stain or bleach your fabric. Even with a fabric protector – prompt stain treatment is still advised.
Last but not least – there are extended warranty programs that cover just about anything you can imagine – stains, burns, tears, you name it! For a lot of folks, this is well worth the extra money to be able live and enjoy your furniture not worrying so much about the ‘what if’s.’
To read more about our extended warranty plans via Montage Furniture Services – click here.
LEATHER CARE
Leather furniture offers a 
luxurious look and feel versatile to many décor styles. Here are a few tips on how to clean and care for your leather furniture to help prolong it’s good looks and make it last for years to come.
- Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Like wood, leather can fade or crack if placed too close to a heat source or in direct sunlight. Keep your leather furniture at least 2 feet away from heat sources or direct sunlight to avoid fading and cracking.
- Dust and vacuum your furniture often. Clean weekly, use a dry, lint-free cloth and gently wipe, do not rub. When using a vacuum be sure to use soft brush attachment to avoid scratches to surface.
- If dirt has accumulated, use a slightly damp, clean cloth to wipe. However, if the first time cleaning, test damp cloth in a small inconspicuous area to be sure leather does not absorb water. If leather absorbs water, use only a dry cloth to clean.
- Do NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaners, or saddle soap on your leather furniture. Use only recommended cleaners.
- Treat spills and stains immediately. For spills, absorb and blot excess liquid with a dry, clean cloth. Allow area to air dry. It is important to blot instead of wipe to absorb as much of the spill without spreading to surrounding area.
- For Stains – Never use harsh chemicals on leather, this can cause further damage. For grease stains, blot excess with a clean cloth. The spot will gradually disappear from leather after a short time. If you decide to use any recommended leather cleaner or mild soap diluted with water – always test first in a small, inconspicuous area to be sure it does not stain the leather. If spot persists, contact a professional leather specialist to avoid damaging the leather further.
- To avoid scratches, keep sharp objects away from leather.
- Do not place magazines and newspapers on leather surfaces. Leather can absorb dyes and ink easily which can stain and damage leather.
- Every 6-12 months, use a good quality leather conditioner on your furniture.
- To ensure the life of your leather furniture, consider purchasing an extended furniture protection plan.
We hope you find these tips helpful, with proper care you can enjoy your leather furniture for years to come!
RECLINING FURNITURE CARE
Purchasing motion furniture or reclining furniture is an investment. Protect your investment with proper care and your recliner will give you years of enjoyment.
- Always sit on your recliner gently.
- When closing, lean forward and use your calves to retract the footrest mechanism while also turning the handle – this will ease stress on reclining mechanisms.
- Do not climb in/out of recliner or allow children to climb onto recliner while in the reclined position.
- Do not lean sideways while in recliner.
- Make sure your recliner is on an even floor and all four legs are level.
- Carry recliner from base, do not drag or pull recliner.
- Do not allow children to play or climb on recliners. Keep children’s hands away from interior mechanisms to avoid injury.
WOOD CARE
- We recommend that you polish/dust wood surfaces weekly with a damp cotton cloth. Be sure to use a wood furniture cleaner that is safe on wood surfaces – window cleaner may be used on plastic or laminate surfaces but may harm wood finishes. A slightly damp cloth with water usually works best!
- Keep furniture away from heat/air conditioning vents to prevent drying out or loss of moisture in wood.
- When placing accessories like lamps, photo frames, vases, sculptures on wood surfaces – use felt backing (can be found in home improvement or hardware stores) to prevent scratching or gouges. Coasters for cups are a great investment.
- Use caution when trying to touch up any scratches or blemishes on wood surfaces. Wood touch up pens can be found in home improvement or hardware stores, follow manufacturers directions. There are also products like Old English Scratch Cover Polish available for Dark, Medium, or Light woods. Always test products like this in an area not visible (under table/leg before applying to visible surface to test results.
- Follow Wood Care instructions for best care of surfaces.
- Make sure to clean up spills promptly, prolonged standing water on wood surfaces can damage finish.
- We recommend using a felt table cloth or pad under table clothes to protect your table from spills, scratches, or hot/cold surfaces.
- When removing/inserting table leafs make sure to extend table evenly on each side (requires 2 people – 1 person on each end) and line up pins and holes correctly. Close table slowly and secure locks if applicable.
- It is recommended when purchasing a mattress that you purchase with it’s matching box foundation. The box is intended to support the mattress. Be sure to properly assemble bed or bed frame before putting down mattress.
- Invest in a mattress protector cover available at our store or purchase one online. We recommend a water proof protector to prevent damage from stains, spills, or accidents.
- Vacuum your mattress as often as possible to remove any dirt, dust, hair, etc.
- While mattresses today are designed so that there is no need to flip mattresses, rotating your mattress periodically a few times a year, will help wear your mattress evenly and extend the life of it.
- Clean up any spills or moisture immediately. Gently blot moisture use minimal liquids to clean surface. Moisture can lead to mold so make sure your mattress is completely dry before putting sheets back on. To remove odor, sprinkle baking soda on surface, leave for 20 minutes and vacuum up to remove.
- If you choose to remove your mattress tag – keep in a safe place with your purchase receipt and any warranty information.
- Do not jump or bounce on your mattress as much fun as it can be! This will eventually break down your coil system and possible damage or break your box foundation or bed.
- Vacuum your area rugs regularly with a low level suction. Avoid getting fringe or edging caught in vacuum.
- Rotate periodically to ensure even wear.
- Use caution when spot treating your carpet, always test product in non-visible are first if possible. Often a combination of mild dish soap and water or using club soda can be sufficient to remove a stain. Blot, don’t rub. Use a clean cotton cloth to soak up any remaining moisture.
- Cleaning your carpet once a year either yourself or professionally can also extend life of your rug.