Furniture Maintenance Guide

Bedroom Furniture Care & Maintenance Guide

At Tenora, our sofas, sectionals, and bedroom furniture are built to bring enduring comfort, relaxation, and modern style to your living spaces. Regular care preserves both the structural integrity and aesthetic beauty of your investment. Follow these guidelines to keep your upholstery, frames, and bedroom foundations in peak condition for years to come.

1. Fabric Sofas & Upholstered Seating

Upholstered sofas and sectionals experience frequent everyday use, making routine surface care essential.

Regular Vacuuming: Dust, crumbs, and pet dander can settle deep into woven fabric fibers and act as an abrasive over time. Vacuum cushions, crevices, and backrests weekly using a soft brush attachment on low to medium suction.
Immediate Spill Treatment: Blot liquids immediately with a clean, dry, lint-free white cloth or paper towel. Never scrub or rub aggressively, as friction can cause fiber pilling and spread stains deeper into the cushion foam.
Spot Cleaning Protocol: For stubborn marks, use a mild, water-based upholstery shampoo or gentle fabric cleaner. Always test the solution on an inconspicuous spot (such as the back skirt or under a cushion) first to check for colorfastness.
Cushion Rotation & Fluffing: Rotate, flip (if reversible), and plump loose seat and back cushions every 2 to 4 weeks. This distributes wear evenly and prevents localized sagging or indentation in preferred seating spots.

2. Sofa Frame, Legs & Internal Hardware

A stable foundation ensures smooth, quiet, and reliable daily support.

Hardware Tightening: The regular impact of sitting and shifting can gradually loosen leg bolts and joint brackets. Inspect and hand-tighten sofa legs, sectional connector brackets, and frame fasteners every 4 to 6 months.
Avoid Uneven Stress: Avoid sitting on sofa arms, leaning heavily on backrests, or allowing children or pets to bounce on cushions, which can compromise the internal spring unit and solid wood framework.
Direct Heat & Light Exposure: Position your sofa at least 2 feet away from radiators, space heaters, and HVAC vents. Avoid extended direct sunlight exposure, which can cause fabric discoloration, weakening, or premature fiber drying.

3. Bed Frames & Solid Wood / Metal Components

Our bedroom foundations require minimal yet consistent upkeep for squeak-free performance.

Routine Surface Cleaning: Dust metal and wooden bed frames weekly using a soft, micro-fiber cloth. For deeper cleans, wipe with a slightly damp cloth followed immediately by a completely dry towel.
No Harsh Abrasives: Avoid harsh commercial solvents, bleach, abrasive pads, or ammonia-based cleaners, as these degrade protective clear coats and paint finishes.
Slat & Support Leg Alignment: Periodically verify that center support legs remain straight, plumb to the floor, and firmly adjusted. Slanted support legs can cause middle-sagging and stress joint connections.

4. Moving, Rearranging & Storage

Lift, Never Drag: Always lift furniture completely off the floor when moving sofas, sectionals, or bed frames. Dragging or pushing strains leg attachments, bends center support bolts, and risks gouging your flooring.
Disassemble for Moving: When relocating through narrow doorways, staircases, or tight turns, remove detachable sofa legs, disconnect sectional modules, and break down bed frames to prevent accidental frame torque or structural damage.
Climate-Controlled Storage: If placing furniture in storage, store items in a climate-controlled room. Wrap pieces in breathable moving blankets or cotton covers rather than airtight plastic wrap, which can trap ambient moisture and cause mildew.