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How to Clean Upholstered Microfiber Furniture

Microfiber is a popular choice among many homeowners when it comes to furniture. Furniture made of microfiber resembles furniture that is made of suede. Despite this, the difference between the two are night and day. Suede is similar to leather as it is made from the flesh side of an animal hide, while leather is…

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

Follow this advice and you may never have to refinish them. Everyone thinks wood floors are delicate and require special TLC, but nothing could be further from the truth. Most hardwood floors are polyurethane-finished and are a cinch to maintain if you follow a few easy guidelines. First off, Carolyn Forte, director of the Good…

How to Clean Pillows the Right Way

If it’s been more than six months, it’s time to give them a bath. Since you rest your head on your pillow every night, you want it to be clean. The first step: checking the content and care label to figure out what’s inside. Once you figure that out, use this advice from Carolyn Forte,…

How to Get Beautiful Painted Floors

When decorating a room, we usually get to work overhauling the walls, furnishings, and window treatments, but a key element is right beneath our feet. And while most might reach for rugs or carpet to decorate a floor, we’ve long been smitten by the fresh and unique look of painted floors. Renowned New York–based interior…