Furniture Care Tips
Stegers Furniture and Mattress understands that your new furniture is an investment, that's why we've created this page to help you care for your furniture. We want to make sure your furniture is enjoyed for many years to come. Just as your automobile needs periodic care, your furniture does too. Our Motto is: “If you take care of it– We’ll take care of it”
Stegers Furniture & Mattress Service Department
Steger's Furniture & Mattress Service Department
Please call 309-347-2188 for assistance
To purchase cleaning items that are safe for your furniture, please visit your closest Steger's Furniture & Mattress location.
We strongly recommend that all furniture be professionally cleaned periodically.
Wood Furniture Care
What to do
Protect the tops of wood furniture from spills by cleaning them up immediately
Lift items when moving them
Make sure furniture is level
Anchor furniture to prevent accidental tipping
Store dining table leaves in a flat, dry area when not in use. Manufacturers make tabletops to fit evenly without the leaves inserted.
Dust wood finished once a week with a soft lint-free cloth.
Dining chair legs may need tightened or leveled. Do so with all legs on the floor (If you tighten with the legs in the air, it will not be level to your floor)
What not to do
Do not place wood furniture in direct sunlight, this can cause discoloration.
Never force moving pieces
Do not scoot or drag items to move them
Avoid waxes and polishes
Note: Distressing is added by the manufacturer to add character, beauty, style, and depth to a piece and is not considered a defect. Distressing varies from piece to piece.
Upholstered Furniture Care
What to do
Vacuum your furniture regularly
Reverse and rotate your cushions weekly
Fluff backs and arms regularly
Rearrange your furniture often
Regularly check & tighten legs
What not to do
Do not remove cushion covers for cleaning
Never pull a loose thread, cut it instead
Note: Piling is completely normal and is to be expected. It can be removed with a fabric shaver periodically. Be careful not to over-shave the fabric as this can damage it. Please contact our service department with further questions about shaving your upholstered furniture.
Leather Care
What to do
Condition your leather furniture to replace evaporated oil (just like your skin!)
Apply leather conditioner evenly and with a clean cloth
Clean spills using a damp cloth
What not to do
Avoid long-term direct sunlight or heat
Never use harsh chemicals or saddle soap
Avoid suntan lotions, skin moisturizers, air fresheners, hair gel, etc. coming into contact with the leather
Reclining Furniture Care
What to do
Fluff backs and arms regularly
Rearrange your reclining furniture 3-4 times per year to ensure even wear
Check for loosened bolts and screws occasionally
What not to do
Never force a mechanism open or closed
Avoid continually leaning toward one side
Note: Most reclining pieces have zipper access to fill backs for a firmer feel.