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Furniture Protection Plans in Calgary: What Guardsman Covers
A manufacturer warranty covers defects. A protection plan is for spills and accidents. Learn the difference and what to ask before you decide.
Nov 09, 20265 min read
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How to Clean a Leather Sofa: A Step by Step Care Guide
A clear, safe routine for cleaning and conditioning a leather sofa, plus the products to avoid and how to deal with spills, scuffs and dry winter air.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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How to Clean a Fabric Sofa: Stains, Odours and Deep Cleaning
A practical routine for keeping a fabric sofa fresh, from weekly vacuuming and baking soda to safe spot cleaning, careful drying and knowing when to call in a professional.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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How to Keep Leather From Cracking in Alberta's Dry Winters
Heated indoor air is tough on leather sofas and chairs. Learn the humidity range, placement habits and conditioning routine that keep leather soft through a Calgary winter.
Nov 08, 20265 min read
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How to Remove Pet Hair and Odours From a Sofa
Dog and cat hair does not have to win. Try these simple tools, odour fixes and fabric tips to keep a sofa clean, fresh and comfortable in a home with pets.
Nov 08, 20265 min read
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Sofa Cleaning Codes Explained: What W, S, WS and X Mean
Learn to read the W, S, WS and X tag on your sofa, what each code allows, where the tag hides and how to clean safely when it has gone missing.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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How to Remove Common Stains From Upholstery
Spilled something on the sofa? Start with these quick, careful steps for common stains, find out which habits make marks worse and learn when to stop and call a professional.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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How to Care for a Velvet or Bouclé Sofa
Soft textures need gentle habits. Learn how to brush, vacuum and spot clean velvet, rescue crushed pile and handle pulled bouclé loops without making them worse.
Nov 08, 20265 min read
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How to Clean and Protect a Wood Dining Table
Keep a wood table looking good with a gentle cleaning routine, the right protection for hot dishes and drinks, and a plan for water rings, heat marks and winter dryness.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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How to Clean a Mattress and Keep It Fresh
Mattresses cannot go in the wash, but they can be cleaned. Follow this safe routine for vacuuming, stains and odours, and learn why a protector saves the most effort.
Nov 08, 20265 min read
