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How to clean a microfiber sofa: 5 techniques
Microfiber is a revolutionary material that feels wonderfully soft to the touch, making it ideal for sofas and armchairs. Its peach-skin finish makes it a particularly pleasant upholstery fabric, especially for seating. Microfiber is made from fine synthetic fibers. With its soft texture, this material provides your sofa or armchair with both comfort and durability. This upholstery is available in a wide range of colors, so you are sure to find a microfiber sofa that will fit perfectly into your living space. When it comes to care, microfiber upholstery is very easy to clean. Here are a few simple, often completely natural techniques for cleaning microfiber seating upholstery
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Cleaning a glass table: tips and tricks!
As the happy owner of one or more glass pieces of furniture, you never tire of watching this beautiful material play with light and reflections while adding an ultra-contemporary, airy touch to your décor. But now, horrible fingerprints—or worse, dreadful scratches—have appeared and are threatening the integrity of your interior design. Don't panic! With simple household products, a little patience, and plenty of determination, it is entirely possible to breathe new life into your glass furniture.
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Cleaning a wooden piece of furniture: tips and tricks
Cleaning a wooden piece of furniture—modern, designer or antique—is an art in itself! We care about our furniture, its style and its material, but accidents can happen quickly... And the desire to take good care of our furniture is particularly strong at a time when the durability of our furnishings is becoming increasingly important! Whether you want to remove dust and grime from old wooden furniture or simply maintain and remove stains from furniture that has just been taken out of its packaging—such as grease, water, ink or wine—you need to use the right products (natural ones, perhaps!), exercise great care and use the right techniques. Natural solutions for easily cleaning your wooden furniture have always existed, as we will see in this article. To help you as much as possible, we have chosen to call on a wood expert, Gabriel, an engineer and trained cabinetmaker with a passion for beautiful furniture and wood, who kindly agreed to answer all our questions about wood care.
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How to care for a rattan piece of furniture?
Long confined to the mythical Emmanuelle chair and famous sunburst mirrors, rattan has reinvented itself, much to our delight, and earned a prime place in our homes, bringing a bohemian and cosy touch to your décor. Now very much in vogue, we love it, and we know exactly why: sturdy and natural, at Maison Pavane rattan comes in a wide range of designs (chairs, armchairs, coffee tables, benches, mirrors, baskets, lampshades and lamps) that fit perfectly both indoors and outdoors. You will quickly see for yourself that, once you adopt it, your appreciation for rattan will not fade over time: thanks to its understated style and natural appearance (rattan actually belongs to the palm family; it is a hardwood with a fibrous core that grows in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia), it will blend beautifully into your living room or onto your terrace. While rattan is a durable and timeless décor material, it requires regular care to preserve its beauty and last longer by your side. So remember to take good care of your rattan furniture and protect it. There are many tips and techniques for doing so! Follow our guide for simple and effective advice on caring for your rattan furniture!
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How to properly clean a rug: 10 tips and tricks for cleaning your favorite rug!
Are you the proud owner of a beautiful rectangular or round rug, whether light-coloured, dark, plain or patterned, and would you like to give it a little refresh? Too much foot traffic or a few accidental stains have dulled its pile or colours, and you are eager to restore its vitality? Or are you simply researching cleaning methods before buying a new designer rug to complete your décor? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will give you some simple tips, basic principles and helpful tricks to properly maintain your rug on a regular basis—it’s important!—and provide it with more specific care if it needs a deeper clean!
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Clean and maintain a fabric sofa
Are your little monsters, with two or four paws, making life difficult for your favorite fabric sofa?By following our care tips, it will regain its former glory and may even enjoy a long life!
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Maintaining leather furniture: tips and tricks
Leather, more fashionable than ever, is now used on many of our designer furniture pieces. But do you know the little things you can do to preserve its beauty?Not sure?Then quickly discover our tips and tricks to keep your leather furniture in top condition!
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