Despite the modern, sophisticated and chic appeal of white furniture, many people are skeptical simply because it seems like high maintenance. Well, white does attract dirt easier than most colours, and lots of people who purchase white furniture have regretted it later down the line. But if you are diligent enough and carefully consider your lifestyle, you can enjoy the beauty of all white furniture with none of the fuss.
Slip cover
While many people regard slip covers as uncomfortable and tacky, it helps when you have children or indoor pets. Another complaint is that slip covers defeat the purpose of purchasing attractive furniture in the first place. If your exotic white pieces are in a relatively unused room, cover with a slip cover when not being used to prevent dust and dirt build up.
Stain guard
Depending on the type of material your white furniture is, you can prevent stains from adhering to the surface by using stain guard. Some furniture can even be treated with stain resistant materials before purchase. These chemicals and products are not difficult to find, and can be purchased from your local hardware or department store.
Avoid food, drinks and shoes on your furniture
These rules are easy to implement in your household, and should possibly be used regardless of the colour of your furniture. Ask guests to remove their shoes at the door to prevent scuff marks, and no feet on the furniture. And in an effort to avoid spills and stains, keep food and drink at a safe distance away, restricting it to the kitchen or dining room.
Watch what you wear
Watch what you wear as the dyes in your clothes can stain your pretty white furniture. Because of this, many white furniture owners have special lounging clothes which they wear when using the white furniture.
Professional cleaning
You can always hire a professional cleaning service to take care of your white furniture in an effort to maintain its looks. The cleaning service will steam clean and shampoo your sofas and chairs, giving it a fresh and new look, feel and smell. Most experienced white furniture owners recommend having your furniture professionally cleaned at least once a season to keep it looking new.
Author bio:
This article was written for The White Company and offers tips on how to maintain the look and feel of white furniture.