As Americans move closer toward sustainable living, the stigma associated with buying used furniture is fading away.
Here’s how to do it without regrets.
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Maeve Richmond is an organization coach and the founder of Maeves Method.
Her passion is helping people feel happier in their homes.
Maeve Richmond is an organization coach and the founder of Maeve’s Method. Her passion is helping people feel happier in their homes. She uses her people and creative skills, along her abilities as an energy healer and intuitive, to educate and empower her clients.
Tons and tons of furniture end up in landfill every year, says Fagiri.
Furniture actually has a very long shelf life if its good quality.
Also, you’re able to actually get really great products for a much cheaper price.
Secondhand furniture shopping is having a moment.
YouTube Vloggers likeThe Sorry GirlsandLone Foxshow the amazing ways it’s possible for you to transform used pieces.
Having a piece thats been previously loved makes it that much better.
Its important to understand where the piece came from, she says.
You want to also ask the seller why theyre selling it.
I think its important to understand that backstory.
Maeve Richmond is an organization coach and the founder of Maeve’s Method. Her passion is helping people feel happier in their homes. She uses her people and creative skills, along her abilities as an energy healer and intuitive, to educate and empower her clients.
Are they selling you this because theyre moving?
Or is there an issue with it?
Additionally, you should ask the seller about potential blemishes, odors, and bed bugs.
You should also consider how much work youre willing to do.
AptDeco is great because the pieces are vetted to ensure any wear and tear is minimal and manageable.
Set your limits to help guide your shopping process.
In reference to the virus that causes COVID-19, Hoffmann says it lives longer on hard surfaces.
The more coarse the surface the quicker it is to die, she says.
And generally,germs last longer on non-porous surfaceslike stainless steel and plastics.
explains that you should still clean any and all used items you bring into your home.
For an upholstered item, youll want to know what punch in of fabric youre working with.
If the fabric is manmadelike a polyester, microfiber or olefinyou are in good shape.
These are super durable and can take any kind of cleaning care, including chemical upholstery cleaners.
But cottons, linens, and true velvets can be fragile and need gentle care.
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with a half cup of vinegar and stir.
Gently moisten the fabricnever soakand always begin on a test spot.
Blot the stain with the cloth, making gentle up and away motions as you work, she says.
Rinse and repeat as many times as it takes to lift the stain out.
Foor deep-set stains, ad a touch of clear dish soap to the mixture.
These machines shoot cleaning agent into fabric with water and immediately pull it back out again, says Richmond.
Sage is a natural element known to clear energy from objects.
Wave the smoke around the edges of the furniture, making sure to hit corners and crevices.
If you could, set an intention as you smudge.
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