Getting rid of unwanted couch surfers is not as difficult as it might seem. Fleas are not only annoying, their bites can transmit diseases, and the lack of a pet in your home doesn't mean you're safe from an infestation. Fleas can be carried inside on your clothing, and they can be an unfortunate surprise hiding in second-hand furniture and rugs. Nonetheless, you don’t have to toss that flea-market find just because you brought pesky stowaways home along with it. Getting fleas out of couches and rugs takes some work, but it can be done. Remove the couch cushions. Take off the covers and wash them in hot water if they are removable and washable. Vacuum the cushions thoroughly. Vacuum your couch thoroughly with an upholstery brush attachment. Be aggressive about getting into all folds and crevices, and underneath the couch. Remove the vacuum bag immediately and place it into a plastic bag. If you have a bagless vacuum, empty the contents of the bin into a plastic bag. Seal the bag shut with tape and freeze it overnight before disposing of it.
Go over the rug with a dry scrub brush to loosen as many of the flea larvae as you can, because a vacuum cleaner will not suck them up on its own. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly and place the contents into a plastic bag. Tape it closed and freeze it overnight before disposing of it. Steam clean your rug to kill as many of the larvae as you can. Let the rug dry thoroughly. Treat your rug with a flea powder or spray containing linalool, which is a citrus-based flea control, if you don't want to use a stronger chemical-based flea control powder or spray. Things You Will Need Vacuum cleaner with upholstery brush Plastic bag Tape Scrub brush Linalool powder Steam cleaner Tip Warning References University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Fleas and Their ManagementUniversity of Florida: Getting Rid of FleasUniversity of Kentucky: Ridding Your Home of FleasStop the Fleas: Fleas in Furniture Photo Credits PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Suggest a Correction The Hurley rug is a luxurious combination of wool and viscose.
A pragmatic wool rug with a beautiful tonal viscose frame means for an item that radiates practical luxury. Available to order in: 80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm and custom sizes. Lead-time, if not in stock: 2 weeks Composition: 65% Pure New Wool/ 35% ViscoseVacuum regularly and rotate occasionally.A beautifully crafted Oriental rug never goes out of style and can be surprisingly versatile in all kinds of homes. With thousands of options in terms of color, fabric, scale, and style, there’s an Oriental rug out there for every space, whether you’re looking to accent an opulent English-inspired library or a sleek modern living room. When it comes to designing with Oriental rugs, follow these tips: Go monochromatic or neutral with the room’s remaining decor; match furniture to the colors of the rug; and don’t be afraid of mixing patterns. Here are 29 rooms from the AD archives to inspire your next rug purchase.Give a friend 15% off. Get $20 off to spend on yourself.
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BoConcept was founded in Denmark in 1952 and has a long-standing tradition of modern design furniture with the highest functionality, design and quality. A wide range of Danish design furniture for the living room, bedroom, dining room and home office is waiting to be discovered in our stores. From stylish designer sofas and elegant dining room tables and chairs, through to practical wall systems and modern designer beds, our range offers many interior decoration ideas, complemented by modern home accessories. Almost all our designer furniture is modular and can be customised. Apart from our wide range of multifunctional furniture, you can also expect to be advised on the subjects of living and interior design in our stores. We can also visit you at home for an interior consultation if you so desire. All furniture, lamps and rugs can also be readily ordered from our online shop. Delivery and assembly is also available. Now that you’ve invited Ashley HomeStore into your home, you’ll want to enjoy the furnishings for years to come.
To ensure that you do, we encourage you to follow through with proper care and cleaning. This useful guide covers all types of furniture—from upholstered to painted—and mattresses and rugs. We offer countless options in upholstery—from fine leather and skillfully matched manmade alternatives (faux leather), to cotton, nylon, polyester, rayon and wool blends. For your reference, our upholstered products have a tag either under one of the seat cushions or beneath the unit itself. The tag provides a universal cleaning code indicating best cleaning practices. Leather isn’t perfect and that’s the beauty of it. All leather or “genuine” leather has natural markings, including variations of shade and tone, as well as nicks, scratches and wrinkles—characteristics that distinguish it from manmade materials. Expect that some marks will appear on the surface of your leather. Their origin might be anything from healed scars and barbed wire scratches, to skin “stretch marks” and insect bites.
By no means should they be considered a defect; nor will they affect the durability or construction of your piece. Such “imperfections” are your assurance that you have a true leather hide. Also keep in mind, grain patterns and coloring of leather will vary from hide to hide and also within the same hide, making leather all the more interesting and unique. A water spot can be removed by wiping the entire area seam to seam with a damp cloth so there is no “demarcation point” on the leather and the leather can dry uniformly. We recommend “Natures Miracle" available in pet stores for removing pet urine stains and neutralizing the area. Follow product directions on the product. Please note that anytime you are “washing” or cleaning leather you must do the entire cushion, seam to seam, edge to edge, so as not to end up with a water stain. If leather can dry evenly there is no "demarcation point.” Ink remover sticks are effective in removing or reducing noticeable ink markings from most leathers.
Small oil stains can be treated and successfully removed if addressed immediately. Rub corn starch briskly into the stain with your fingers until the heat from the friction is felt. That heat loosens the oil and allows the corn starch to absorb the oil before the leather can. Vacuum or brush the powder off. Repeat until the stain is gone. What does it take to clean water stains? Should you have a “ring” or demarcation from glass condensation from a glass, soak a new sponge with room temperature water; wring sponge as much as possible. Starting at the spot, dampen the leather and move the sponge to the edges of the cushion. Allow moisture to become less and less as you get further from the spot. Don’t scrub, just wipe. Whether you have an all-wood piece of furniture or a furnishing made of a mix of wood, manmade wood and wood veneer, you want to protect it from damage, maintain its perfect finish and keep it looking beautiful for years to come. Here are some tips to help you do that.
Nothing opens up a room like the beauty and transparency of glass. Of course, you’re so careful not to break it. But you don’t want to dull it or scratch it, either. A few simple steps can clearly go a long way. Whether to inject a rustic element or give a piece of furniture a modern, industrial flair, at Ashley HomeStore, we incorporate metal in our furniture in so many ways. Much of the metal you’ll find is powdercoated, resulting in a smooth, even surface. Colorful and unique, hand-painted furniture is a great way to express your individual style. It’s important to place these furnishings out of direct sunlight so the color and vibrancy of the painted finish remains fresh and crisp. Natural stone such as marble and slate brings an earthy, organic element into a space. They’re universally loved for their one-of-a-kind quality. From piece to piece, and even on a single quarried slab, there will be certain color variations. Stone surfaces will have pits and fissures that appear as cracks.
They result from immense heat and pressure, which formed the stone eons ago. These characteristics do not impair function or durability; rather they add to the beauty. And while marble, slate and natural stone are certainly quite durable, by no means should be treated as indestructible. Liquid Spills: Blot away the excess liquid with a clean, dry, white cloth; turning the cloth frequently. Spray the area with a marble cleaner or warm water and wipe. Food Spills: Remove food with a non-abrasive item such as a plastic spoon. Blot with dry, white cloth. Spray the area with a marble cleaner and wipe. How to care for your Ashley HomeStore rug? That depends on what it’s made of. Some rugs are fine to spot clean. Others, such as our polypropylene or wool rugs, should be dry cleaned only. So please check the cleaning instructions on the corner tag located beneath your rug for best results. Rest easy with the fact that your Ashley-Sleep® mattress doesn’t require much care and maintenance.