Tips for Easy Furniture Care

Quite a few of us would identify with the feeling of seeing a few months old sofa set that is already beginning to look worn out! To avoid this, as well as rejuvenate our furniture, here are some tips:

Periodic Dusting and Vacuuming: Use a soft cloth to wipe your furniture and keep it dust free. If necessary to use a damp one for effective cleaning, ensure that the dampness is wiped off immediately whether for wood or metal surfaces. A regular vacuuming along with removing of cushions and cleaning out the gaps is also recommended. Check out our lightweight hand-vacuums for this task.

Re-polishing: It is not necessary to use a professional’s help for this, you can even do it at home using homemade furniture polish! Just use a combination of olive oil and lime juice and you will be surprized by the fresh new look of your furniture.

Avoid staining: Keeping hot or cold drinks directly only wooden furniture is a sure way to invite stains and marks, so make sure that coasters are accessible for family members and guests to use. If you have small children at home, try to make sure that food and drinks that tend to spill are out of range of your furniture J.

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Upholstery care: Cloth upholstery can be tougher to maintain, so try to go for a removable and washable type if possible. If not, wiping with a soft cloth along with vacuuming should help prolong life. You must also ensure immediate spot removal of any stains or spills. Whatever your type of upholstery, cushions and sofa backs are a great way to add to your décor as well as maintain the life of your upholstery.

We would love to hear your comments after using any of our tips, do leave a comment and let us know. To know more about B&D and our products, do visit:

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Why get a hand-held vacuum? - Black & Decker India

You might have wondered about the variety of vacuum cleaners available on the market, and about which one would be suitable for your home. You may have a lot of doubts about the elegant looking hand-held vacuum cleaners, and here are some facts that may help you make your decision:

Small but powerful: Some hand-held vacuums may not be suitable for all types of cleaning as they are not powerful enough, but the 7.5W suction power of a vacuum like the Black & Decker Orb-it is ideal for your short cleaning tasks. Whether for a sudden spill or the crevices of the sofa, a cleaner like the Orb-it can get it done very quickly.

Less bulky: While heavy-duty upright vacuums are useful for intensive floor cleaning and similar tasks, for smaller nooks as well as handy usage, the hand vacuum is a very nifty appliance. Especially for seniors and those with back or neck problems where handling the bigger vacuum is a difficult task, the hand vacuum is light and much easier to use. The cordless usage is also a plus in this area.

Battery life: Taking the case of the Orb-it for example, the battery life is about 7 minutes, which is enough time for multiple cleaning tasks at home. Even if you want to take it along on a long drive, it will hold its charge for the time required for any quick cleanups needed along the way.

Convenience of attachments: While the nozzle in a hand held vacuum is already compact enough, they usually come with some useful attachments such as the brush attachment of the Orb-it that is ideal for keyboard cleaning. The crevice attachment also helps in accessing any narrow areas like sofa corners.

Easy charging: Hand-held vacuums usually have compact and convenient charging points, which can also be used as a storage space. When you have a hand-held that is as good looking as the Orb-it, you can even leave it charging on your kitchen slab as it’s a great conversation point too.

For more information on the Orb-it and other hand-held vacuum cleaners from Black & Decker, do check out our website:

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