Furniture That Lasts: How to Care for Your OFCASA Pieces the Right Way

You spent good money on stunning OFCASA furniture to adorn your home. Now, let's keep it amazing for decades! Good care is not harsh chemicals or scrubbing away for hours – it's intelligent, easy habits that defend your pieces from the everyday wear and tear.

If you're wondering something along the lines of “How do I stain-proof my furniture?" or "How do I clean faux leather?", then you've come to the right place. We'll be sharing with you the most important methods of furniture care for homeowners, and you can use them on your own OFCASA furniture.

Why Furniture Care Matters: Protect Your Investment

Furniture care is not just cleaning; it is preservation. Good upholstery maintenance and cleaning can do wonders to keep your furniture looking new for longer.

• Extend Lifespan: Prevents early wear, fading, and degeneration.
• Preserve Beauty: Maintains colours and textures.
• Save Money: Avoids costly repairs or premature replacement.
• Keep your Space Clean: Keep it dust free for a healthier life for your family.

At OFCASA, we design for functionality, beauty and durability. But small habits can help turn your furniture into long-lasting works of art.

Material-Specific Care: Your OFCASA Care Guide

1. Faux Leather (PU Leather): Aleena Dining Chairs, Aleena Bar Stools

Faux leather is a tenant and family favorite because of the very simplest of reasons – it's extremely durable!

• At least daily or weekly: Gently wipe away crumbs and dust. Occasionally wipe with a damp cloth to prevent dust or stain buildup.
• Spills & Stains: Wipes off straight away! Use soap water on a cloth (1 tsp dish washing liquid per 500ml warm water). Carefully wipe down, then dry off with a dry cloth.
• Deep Clean (Seasonal): PH-neutral special faux leather cleaner. Gently wipe down and clean, then wipe dry.
• Protection: Use Faux leather conditioner treatment every 4-6 months to prevent dryness and flattening.
• Avoid: Do not use hard chemicals (ammonia, bleach), scrubbing-surfaced sponges, hot or sharp objects to clean your furniture. These will damage the upholstery and ruin your beautiful furniture. Remember, no matter how tough and durable the furniture is, it needs some soft care.
• Pro Tip: "Can I machine wash dining chair covers?" Covers are non-removable on these designs. However, just follow the tips above and they will keep looking new for a long time.

2. Luxe Bouclé: Yasin Dining Chairs, Yasin Bar Stools

Luscious texture of Bouclé requires gentle care so that it can stay plush. Follow the simple guidelines below to retain Boucle’s unique texture.

• Weekly: Vacuum weekly with upholstery brush attachment. If you don’t have a furniture vacuum, use a soft brush instead. Don’t rush and brush gently to remove dust from loops.
• Spills: Dab with clean, dry and absorbent cloth immediately. Don't rub! For remainder, use slightly damp cleaning cloth with mild soap. Test out-of-sight area first! Blot, don't wet area.
• Bad Stains: Treat with professional upholstery cleaner. However, there’s more chances that home repair might destroy sensitive texture, and it is better to seek professional cleaning assistance.
• Protection: Spray fabric protector (test first!) to protect from light spills. It always safe to use match or contrasting seat or arm covers. It not only protects your furniture but also adds a flair to the décor.
• Do not do the following: Avoid soaking, rough rubbing, using abrasive chemicals to clean the upholstery. Additionally, it’s best to keep Boucle chairs out of direct sunlight. Strong sunlight sakes colors fade faster.
• Pro Tip: "What's the best way to care for boucle fabric?" Vacuuming once every few days is the magic trick! It keeps dirt from abrasively grinding into fibers.

3. Soft-Touch Suede (Faux Suede): Aoife Dining Chairs

Faux suede offers velvet-like luxury with easier upkeep. Similar to Faux/PU leather, it’s a vegan upholstery material that is luxurious to look and feel, but affordable to buy.

• Daily: Dust every day with soft-bristled upholstery brush (such as clothes brush) to remove dust. Fr weakly cleaning, use a specialized suede cleaning brush.
• Spills: Immediately blot liquids with clean cloth. If solids, scrape out gently, then blot with damp cloth and cold water. Although Faux Suede is not as sensitive as real suede leather, it is still better not to get the whole place wet.
• Stains: Use specialist faux suede eraser/cleaner as recommended.
• Protection: Spray with fabric protector spray specifically for Faux Suede upholstery.
• Avoid: Skip using excess water when cleaning. Do not use harsh detergents, hot and abrasive tools.
• Pro Tip: Occasionally use some back-pillow and throw cushions to off-set daily wear of the seating and back area.

4. General Chair Care: Outside of Upholstery

• Wooden/Metal Legs: Clean weekly using a lightly damp cloth, wipe out immediately to dry.
• Polish: Although it is better to get professional help, there are some Household Polish products available that can be used. However, it is important to pay attention to the color.
• Moving: Pick up chairs, don't drag, to prevent floor and leg damage.

Love Your OFCASA, It Loves You Back!

Taking care of your OFCASA furniture is easy, inexpensive, and immensely rewarding. By following these furniture care tips used by homeowners, you're not only protecting your investment but keeping your lovely items at the heart of your home for years to come.

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