Things to Consider When Choosing a NewSofa Thinking of redecorating or upgrading your current couch? If your family pet loves to snuggle, bear this inmind when picking out your next sofa. If your pet sheds and you find yourself constantly battling to hide the hair build-up, carefully consider these three things: 1. Is the couch you’re considering covered with a fabric that acts as a lint magnet? If so, you can bet your pet’s hair will quickly and easily amass all over it.
Option 1: Combine equal parts olive oil and white vinegar. Use a soft, clean rag to apply the mixture. When furniture polish fails, this simple concoction of common household ingredients can cover damage and rejuvenate wood surfaces. Option 2: Mix ½ cup fresh- squeezed lemon juice and ½ cup of cooking oil — any variety. *Be sure to squeeze the lemon juice yourself. Prepackaged lemon juice sold in stores as “fresh” will not work! Use a microfiber cloth to apply the solution, wiping away any excess residue. Option 3: Shell a walnut, and rub the walnut into the scratch. (Nuts are naturally oily, and the residue from the walnut can effectively fill minor scratches and cover light scuff marks. Option 4: Place one black tea bag in four tablespoons of heated water, and allow the tea to steep for a fewminutes or until the tea is the color of the wood you are repairing. Squeeze excess water from the teabag. Dip a clean cotton swab into the brewed tea. Use the swab to apply the tea all along the scratch. This works best if you watch the tea as it brews to make sure the color of the liquidmatches the wood you are repairing as closely as possible.
2. Less dense fabrics tend to hold unpleasant odors. 3. Lighter colors are apt to stain easily and are oftenmore difficult to keep clean. When shopping for a new couch, consider how often your pet will be on top of the furniture. If you allow your four-legged friend on the sofa, opt for one made of leather or covered with a tightly woven fabric that is easy to clean. You can also combat shedding by deliberately choosing furniture in a shade similar to your dog or cat’s fur. For an added layer of protection, use a slipcover or a decorative, inviting throw. Doing so can revitalize an older piece of furniture or shield new furnishings fromdamage. Most slipcovers and blankets are easy to wash and deodorize. Safe andNatural Remedies for Light Scratches onWood Surfaces Dealing with a piece of wood furniture, a door or flooring that’s scratched or showing signs of wear? Odds are you have all the ingredients needed to quickly mix up one of the following DIY solutions to cover the damage and revitalize your wood surfaces — from furniture to doors and floors.
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