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Furniture Buying and Care Tips

By: Stefan Teek

The furniture in a home says a lot about the personality of the owner. This means you need to get the right furniture for you. Here is how to go about making sure that happens.

1. Determining A Good Mattress – A good mattress should sink a bit when you lie on it. It should not be a grand canyon after you get up. Otherwise, go by feel after laying down on it for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Trying Out New Mattress – You are going to sleep on the mattress for a long time. Lay down on it in the store just like you would at home. Lay there for 10 minutes or so to make sure it does the trick.

3. Signatory Furniture Pieces – When shopping for furniture, be careful about falling in love with high priced pieces attributed to a particular designer. Ask for a certificate of authenticity. If the dealer refuses or comes up with an excuse, it is a fake.

4. Written Furniture Warranty – Get them in writing! Promises from sales people or managers are worthless. If your furniture warranty is not in writing, the store is not required to do anything if you have problems.

5. Sunlight on Leather – Do not position your leather so that it sits in direct sunlight during the day. The sun will dry it out and cause it to fade. It will also heat up, which can impact the oils.

6. Slip Sliding Furniture – If you need to move furniture around a house, you can do it easily now. An enterprising company has pads you can place on the bottom of the legs that slide.

7. When to Clean Wood Furniture – If you have wood furniture, you are in for good news. It really only needs to be cleaned when there is a wax build up.

8. Finding A New Mattress – If it is time for a new mattress, you need to try them out. Make sure to wear slippers or flip flops so you are not constantly taking shoes on and off.

9. Hiding Furniture Scratches – Scratches in your furniture can be absolutely maddening. Ah, but you can hide them. Try a padding lacquer.

10. Potpourri and Furniture – As strange as it may sound, potpourri will destroy the finish on your furniture. Don’t even sit the bag on it.

Buying furniture is one of those areas where you can really get carried away. Pieces are generally not cheap and they can add up quickly. Make sure you have a budget in mind and stick to it.

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