Furniture Care

Bob’s furniture is meant to last and be enjoyed for many years. Proper care and maintenance can extend the life of your purchase.

If you purchased the Bob’s Goof Proof Protection Plan, be sure to refer to the warranty card for care and cleaning guidelines. Click to view additional Goof Proof information.

Cleaning codes – refer to your owner’s material for the appropriate cleaning codes.

Upholstery and fabrics
• Refer to your owner’s material to determine the cleaning code for your new furniture.
• Vacuum your upholstered furniture regularly and consistently.
• Rotate your cushions once a month (if possible) to ensure even wear.
• Using the cleaning codes, determine if you need to have your furniture cleaned by a professional.
• Clean spills immediately. We highly recommend our Bob’s Goof Proof Protection Plan. It protects your investment for 5 full years!

Code S

Frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and dirt is recommended. Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Pretest a small unnoticeable area. A professional furniture cleaning service is recommended.

Code W

Use water based upholstery cleaner only. Frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and dirt is recommended. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

Code WS

Frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and dirt is recommended. Spot clean using a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo or the foam from a mild detergent. Pretest a small unnoticeable area. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

Code XS

Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing only. Use professional cleaning service if necessary.

Code SW

Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small unnoticeable area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic bristle brush. Hot water extraction or steam cleaning is not a recommended cleaning method.

Code L

Gently wipe with a water dampened white cotton cloth. Wipe dry with a clean dry cloth.


Leather Care

Top Grain Leather
• Refer to your owner’s material to determine the cleaning code for your new furniture.

• We recommend you use a leather-upholstery-specific cleaner on your leather furniture. You can find leather cleaning products in most home goods stores and grocery stores.

• After cleaning your leather furniture, it’s recommended that you apply leather conditioner to keep it looking soft and like new.

• It is recommended to clean and condition leather four times a year, more often in homes with pets and high-use rooms.

• Never use any harsh cleaners on your leather.

• Reminder- Leather surfaces can stretch over time, resulting in a relaxed appearance on seat cushions and the backs of seating surfaces. This is natural and should be expected.

• Leather is not stain-proof. Quickly blotting spills from leather surfaces helps prevent stains from setting.

• As leather is a natural product, differences in color, texture and unique characteristics are to be expected.

Wood Furniture

• Refer to your owner’s material to determine the cleaning information for your new furniture.

• Clean spills immediately with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

• Bob’s Wood furniture may be washed with a mild soap intended for that purpose or a wood furniture cleaning product available in most grocery stores. Following the directions on the product, use a soft cloth and wipe with the grain.

• A furniture polish may be applied if a little more shine is desired.

Upholstery and fabrics

• Refer to your owner’s material to determine the cleaning code for your new furniture.

• Vacuum your upholstered furniture regularly and consistently.

• Rotate your cushions once a month (if possible) to ensure even wear.

• Using the cleaning codes, determine if you need to have your furniture cleaned by a professional.

• Clean spills immediately. If you haven’t purchased your new furniture yet, we highly recommend our Goof Proof Plus Protection Plan. It protects against your investment for 5 full years!

Mattresses

• Rotate your mattress on a regular basis. Monthly is the recommended amount.

• Foundations need to be rotated as well.

• Avoid using the mattress handles to support the full weight of the mattress. Handles are for positioning the mattress over the foundation.

• Foundations are made to work with your mattress to provide a comfortable sleep environment. When you need a new mattress (at least every 10 years) you need a new foundation. Bob’s recommends replacing the set to keep warranties intact.

• Vacuum your mattress and foundation for general maintenance.

• We strongly recommend using a mattress protector to protect your mattress from soiling and stains. Many manufacturers will void a mattress warranty due to staining. Ask about our Goof Proof bed protectors.

Stone and Marble

• Dust your marble table top regularly with a damp cleaning cloth. Moisten the cloth under hot tap water, wring the cloth out, and wipe over the marble.

• Spray a stone soap onto the marble and wipe with a damp cloth when dusting alone does not remove all buildup.

• Dry table tops with a clean cloth to remove moisture.

• Place drinks on coasters, plates on place mats, and hot dishes on pot holders to prevent damage to the marble or granite table top.