Summer holidays bring guests, food and drinks, and increased wear and tear on your home’s furnishings. From backyard barbecues to holiday weekends spent entertaining friends and family, taking a few preventative steps now can help keep your indoor and outdoor furnishings looking their best all season long.
1. Refresh indoor upholstery and rugs
Before welcoming guests into your home, take some time to refresh your indoor soft surfaces. Upholstery, area rugs and carpet can accumulate dust, body oils, pet hair and other soils that may not always be visible.
Here are a few ways to freshen up your indoor furnishings:
- Vacuum upholstered furniture and rugs thoroughly
- Address any existing spots or spills (be sure to test cleaning agents in an inconspicuous area first!)
- Damp dust soft surfaces
- Schedule professional cleaning services for heavily soiled furnishings
Kicking off the summer holidays with clean furnishings can help preserve their appearance, make ongoing maintenance easier and impress your guests.
2. Prepare outdoor furnishings for entertaining
Outdoor spaces often become the center of activity during the summer holidays. Before hosting your next gathering, inspect outdoor cushions, pillows and rugs for dirt, pollen, mildew or signs of wear.
Here are a few ways to freshen up your outdoor furnishings:
- Vacuum loose dirt and debris
- Damp dust thoroughly
- Allow outdoor cushions and rugs to dry completely before use
- Schedule professional cleaning services for heavily soiled furnishings
Taking action now helps keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh throughout the season.
3. Protect against summer holiday spills
Food, beverages, sunscreen, body oils, pets and increased foot traffic are all part of enjoying the summer holidays— but they can also take a toll on your furnishings.
Professional upholstery and fabric protection services can help:
- Add repellency to fabric, slowing the penetration of spills
- Make routine cleanup easier
- Reduce the likelihood of permanent staining
- Increase the longevity of your furnishings
Both indoor and outdoor soft surfaces can benefit from preventative protection before the busy entertaining season begins.
4. create a summer maintenance plan
Maintaining your furnishings throughout the summer holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. A few simple habits can go a long way in keeping your furnishings looking fresh:
- Clean spills promptly
- Vacuum and damp dust regularly
- Rotate cushions regularly to promote even wear
- Store outdoor cushions out of rain or severe weather when possible
- Schedule fabric protection, cleaning and maintenance services as needed
Regular care can help extend the life of your furnishings while keeping your home guest-ready all summer long.
enjoy your summer holidays!
Preparing your furnishings before the summer holidays helps protect your investment, simplify cleanup, and help you relax and enjoy the season with your loved ones. Whether you’re hosting indoors, outdoors, or both— a combination of fabric protection, cleaning and maintenance can help keep your furnishings looking their best all summer long.
