• Move furniture occasionally to ensure even wear and to reduce the chance of sun fading.
• Rotate cushions and ottomans frequently
• Keep furniture away from direct sun.
• Keep in mind that pets are hard on fabrics and body oils and stains from accidents are difficult to remove.
• Vacuum frequently using the drapery/upholstery attachment.
• Keep upholstery away from heat registers whenever possible.
• To clean liquid spills or surface soil:
• BLOT – Don’t Rub!
• Use a clean, white, absorbent 100% cotton cloth
• Never use a colored rag or paper!
• Never use cleaning solutions or hot water without consulting a professional cleaning service.

• Dust frequently with a dry or barely damp soft, clean cloth.
• Do not use silicone based polishes.
• Clean up spills right away.  Use blotting action rather than wiping action.
• Use coasters and placemats when necessary.
• Avoid placing furniture in direct sun.
• Maintain even humidity throughout your home.
• Keep your furniture away from heat registers, radiators and air conditioning units.
• Place felt pads on all accessories to protect the surface from scratching.
• Use table pads and table cloths with hot dishes.
• When moving objects, lift and place them.  Do not drag them across the surface.
• Use a pad under your paper when writing or using a ball point pen.
• Consult a professional to make any repairs.

• Do not place leather furniture in direct sunlight or next to heat registers.
• Avoid placing printed materials on leather.  Ink can transfer and leave a stain.
• Use a clean white cloth to dust every week or two to prevent buildup of regular household soil.
• For more thorough cleaning use a damp (not wet), soft white cloth to wipe the leather surface clean.
• To clean oil stains on leather, use a dry cloth.  Do not use soap or water to clean oil stains!
• Finally, clean your leather furniture every 5-6 months with a mild leather cleaner.
• After cleaning apply a protective leather cream to keep it soft and supple.

• Use a high quality rug mat
• Slight color variations are common in handmade rugs
• Wool rugs will shed, however this will subside over time
• Vacuum regularly with out a beater bar. You may also use a broom or manual sweeper
• Refrain from vacuuming the edges of the rug
• Clean spills immediately by blotting and not rubbing
• Do not use bleach or solvents

  Refer to your guidelines as each type of fiber may have special requirements

• Sweep, dust, vacuum or wipe down your tile regularly to remove the accumulation of dirt and grit
• Use a damp mop or steam mop at least once a week on tile floors
• Do not leave excess water standing on tile
• Do not use detergent or soap
• Do not use cleaners that contain acids, vinegar, chlorines or ammonia. These can cause damage and discolor the grout or surface.

• Vacuum frequently, especially in high traffic areas
• Use mats at doorways to capture a majority of the soil
• Promptly attend to spots and stains
• Periodically clean with a hot water extraction (steam cleaning) method

• Use a soft cloth to blot spills and stains as soon as they happen
• Use entry mats to capture the majority of the soil
• Use floor protectors on your furniture feet and under rolling chairs
• Do not allow liquids to stand on your hardwood floor
• Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners
• Do not use oil-based, wax, polish or ammoniated products
• Do not use a buffing machine
• Do not wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent or other liquid cleaning material.

• Regularly dust with non-magnetic cleaners, a can of compressed air or hair dryer
• Vacuum gently if your product allows
• If spot cleaning allows use a mild detergent with no additives or abrasives and a clean white cloth