From spot cleaning to steaming, here's how to keep your velvet upholstery looking luxe over time. Regular maintenance, including weekly dusting and vacuuming, helps keep velvet furniture in good ...

We all have a favorite chair that gets lots of use because it “feels just right.” Whether it is covered with microfiber faux suede, brocade, or cotton ticking, it’s going to get dirty. We’ve talked to ...

Pollen can not only wreak havoc in terms of allergies, but it can also affect your outdoor furniture, too. “Pollen season, as we call it in the South, starts when the conifer trees start blooming,” ...

Microscopic dust mites can cause big problems for allergy sufferers, and you may not know they're in your home. Here are some ...

Vintage glassware should be washed by hand using a mix of dish soap and vinegar. Disinfect and deep clean upholstered furniture using a combination of disinfectant spray, baking soda with essential ...

At the Strategist, we love a thrifted find. Our former colleague Kayla Levy kept tabs on the free-stuff section of Craigslist; Hilary Reid, our resident Online Thrifter, is a self-proclaimed eBay ...