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Using the Wrong Vacuum
It’s important to exercise caution when vacuuming your furniture, too.
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Doing so is one way to ruin the padding there, Deane explains.
“There’s a seat for a reason,” Deane says.
Think about ways you could protect your furniture without sacrificing aesthetics.
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For example, the designer recommends keeping a decorative tray on the coffee table.
Schumacher explains that over time, drawers can sag, warp, or become misaligned as a result.
She adds that you will want to be sure to evenly distribute objects across shelves to avoid unnecessary strain.
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