Keep your furniture looking fresh and clean with our expert tips.
This means that the frayed edges are held together by a binding thread stitch, she explains.
Putting them in the dryer will make them shrink.
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When in doubt, follow the instructions on the laundry care tag.
Failure to do so could result in health risks and/or damaged furniture.
Woolsey does not recommend machine washing your upholstery unless the manufacturer explicitly states the piece is machine washable.
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Another thing to avoid is mixing chemicals together, unless its stated on a specific cleaning tool or product.
You should really only add water to any solution.
This approach is very simple and will mostly just act as a deodorizer, says Madigan.
After going over the area a few times, you will notice hair and dust start to clump up.
Take the clump and throw it away.
Continue the same process in a new spot.
