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People often neglect the upholstered and leather furniture in their home. The reading chairs in my home get more use in the winter than any season, and spring is the time when I usually find loose change and a handful of popcorn husks under the cushions. Remove the cushions and vacuum the entire piece of furniture with a small attachment. Most leather can be cleaned with a damp rag, using plain water, taking care to never let water stand on the material. For heavily soiled leather, try about one tablespoon of Murphy Oil Soap to three gallons of water or check with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ideally, your upholstery should be vacuumed each month. If you have pets or haven’t cleaned your furniture in years, it may be time to hire a professional to shampoo your upholstered furniture.

Spring is also a good time to move all of your furniture and clean behind and underneath it. Be sure to clean the baseboards behind furniture. This is the time to have your carpets professionally cleaned as well. If you don’t have children or pets, and you keep your carpets vacuumed on a regular basis, an annual carpet cleaning may not be necessary. But for many families, an annual cleaning is a must.