How do you prevent leather furniture from peeling?

• <div><p>Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-protect-your-leather-furniture-years-come.htm">protect your leather furniture</a> from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.</p></div>

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Q: How long can furniture sit in water before being ruined?

• <div><p>Wood furniture is usually vulnerable to water damage. However, larger furniture tends to have a high chance of being salvaged as long as it hasn&rsquo;t been standing in water for more than 24 hours. You can restore bedpoles, table and couch legs, and other wood parts that haven&rsquo;t been fully saturated. Meanwhile, smaller objects like decors or furniture with fabric wrapping may require full replacement.</p></div>

Q: Can I refinish just the top of a table?

• <div><p>It's perfectly fine to just refinish the top of your table instead of all of it. In fact, that's what most people do. After all, why finish the bottom of the table that nobody ever sees? Of course, depending on how exposed the legs of your table are, you might at least consider refinishing them. </p></div>

Q: What if the dirt doesn’t come off the furniture with the vinegar, water, and dish soap mixture?

• <div><p>Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It&rsquo;s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don&rsquo;t risk damaging the finish.</p></div>

Q: What kind of wood should I use for a fireplace mantel?

• <div><p>You can use most types of wood for a fireplace mantel. You can use simple veneer plywood. If you prefer solid wood, pine is an affordable option that's easy to cut and finish. Walnut is harder, heavier, and highly durable with a rich dark brown color. Hickory offers a lighter color but is similarly durable. Cedar is ideal for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dated-fireplace-mantel-turns-rustic-modern.htm">rustic fireplace design.</a></p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
OCS was done efficiently and protected our surrounding areas like trim, floors, fixtures, etc. Would definitely use them again for projects. The communication was also good. They also cleaned up very well. Even helped move a couple pieces of furniture.
OCS Contracting Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
I highly recommend Moreno Lopez Family Cleaning! I needed help getting my brother’s place clean. It was very dirty and cluttered. Ana and her daughter came in and did an absolutely amazing job. I was worried it would be too much but they jumped right in and worked hard. They cleaned and...
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Reviewed in January 2021
The service was very good, she explained the process and did the work very well, she covered all the furniture and made sure that everything was in order, and she did a great job.
Recoveron
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Reviewed in October 2016
We gave Tobey access to our house while we were at worked. My wife and I had no reservations about trusted him. Once you meet Tobey you will agree with us. He protected the floors and our furniture. He even touched up the paint in our kitchen which wasn't even part of the job. We could not ...
Andropolis Painting LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
It went beautifully! This is not the first time I have hired Stanley Steamer; they do a fabulous job. After communication to secure what exactly we wanted done (with Jacob being polite and accomodating) the fellows arrived to do the work. They were diligent to remove the wine stain, which could...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in March 2015
Randy arrived a little early, which was great. I'm older and just had back surgery, so Randy wouldn't let me lift anything heavy, or almost anything at all. They were very curteous, professional and very knowledgeable. Randy had suggestions that would further improve the appearance of my...
Carpets By Randy
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Reviewed in June 2014
Excellent! 1.) Met with the family to explain process of the the estate auction and set up date 2.) Kept in touch regularly with the family 3.) Met with family to explain process of sorting through things so that we could initially go through our parents' personal items and determine...
BADGER STATE AUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2013
Saw this company on Service Alley and purchased a package for delivery of two items. Marc fit me into the busy schedule and the guy met us at COSTCO. The guy even checked out the furniture ahead of our arrival in order to make a plan for loading the vehicle. The guy was polite, courteous, and...
Flatpackfurniture Delivery and Assembly
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Reviewed in May 2012
Mike did a great job, checking the padding underneath the carpet to ensure it was still in good condition. He moved the pad and carpet from Bedroom #1 to slightly bigger Bedroom #2, cleaning off old glue in Bedroom #1 that had held the padding/carpeting in place, and washing the floor...
Let Mikey Do It
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Reviewed in October 2011
Overall it was simply a terrible experience. After waiting for 5 days, we moved the furniture back in the room so my son could sleep in his new Packer room. The day after moving into the room, I noticed the paint on the bench peeling off. It was not adhering to the wood bench. A few days...
Amy Wulfekuhler Painting Services
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