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Four Easy Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Step One: The Great Reveal

Furniture: Out with the Dust, In with the Luxe brace yourself. What you find may range from amusing (a missing sock from 2022)
Start with a thorough inspection. Pull out the cushions, check the crevices, and
Spring has long been the season of rebirth, renewal, best time to declutter. But to alarming (a fossilized fruit snack). Use a vacuum with a crevice attachment to
while closets and kitchens tend to steal the spotlight during spring cleaning excavate the debris. For wooden furniture, a microfiber cloth and a gentle wood
frenzies, our faithful furniture is often left in the dust. Sometimes quite literally. If cleaner like our best-selling “Bee’s Wax” will lift away months of grime without
your sofa cushions are hiding a time capsule of popcorn kernels, loose change, and damaging the finish. Pay close attention to legs and undersides—spider webs and
long-forgotten remote controls, or if your once-pristine armchair is looking more dust bunnies love a good hideout.
“vintage” than “vintage chic,” it may be time to give your furniture the spring revival Step Two: Fabric TLC
it deserves. Upholstery can be tricky, but it’s nothing a little know-how and elbow grease can’t
Think about it. Our furniture carries us through Netflix marathons, holiday fix. Always check manufacturer tags for cleaning codes:
dinners, rainy day reading sessions, and impromptu toddler trampoline routines.
And yet, they rarely get the thorough attention we lavish on countertops and floors. · W means you can use water-based cleaners.
Furniture is the emotional anchor of a home. It holds our memories and sometimes · S calls for solvent-based cleaning only.
quite literally in the cushions. · WS allows both.
· X means vacuum only—proceed with caution.
Steam cleaning can rejuvenate fabric and remove odors, but spot testing is essential.
For leather, opt for a pH-balanced cleaner and follow with a conditioner to prevent
cracking. Stop in to visit our recommended leather cleaning products.
Step Three: Deodorize and Revitalize
Furniture, especially in homes with pets or smokers, can retain lingering odors.
Baking soda is a classic, non-toxic deodorizer—sprinkle it on fabric, let it sit for
15 minutes, and vacuum it up. You can also make a DIY fabric spray with water, a
splash of rubbing alcohol, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Don’t forget
the inside of drawers and cabinets. Line them with scented drawer liners or a sachet
of lavender to keep things feeling fresh long after spring has sprung.
Step Four: Rotate, Repair, Reimagine
Rotating cushions and rearranging furniture can extend its life and breathe new
energy into your space. Look at your layout with fresh eyes. Could that reading
chair work better by the window? Would a small table in the entryway create a
new focal point? Consider minor repairs like tightening screws, oiling hinges, or
touching up scratches. You’ll be surprised how a little maintenance can make old
pieces feel brand new.
Spring Forward with Style
Furniture spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about rekindling your
COLOZZI’S appreciation for the pieces that support your daily life. With a bit of care, creativity,

and maybe a lint roller or two, your home can feel lighter, brighter, and ready for the
season ahead. So this spring, as the wildflowers bloom and the air turns warm, show
your furniture some love.
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♡ Great Gifts for Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 11 ♡ Written by; Cassie Grace Miles, 4th generation steward of Grace Furniture, a family-owned

business since 1940, on River Road, in Marcy, NY. Cassie received her BFA in Design from The
Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan and continued her career in design, managing
luxury furniture showrooms in the world-renowned Miami Design District, along with
additional world class hospitality training at 5-star hotels.

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