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How to properly sand and prepare wood prior to staining, oiling, and waxing

Megan Atkinson 12 Jun 2025 0

When it comes to achieving a long-lasting, professional finish on any wooden surface, correct preparation is essential. Whether you're restoring antique furniture, treating wooden flooring, or starting a DIY upcycling project, it is important to properly prepare the wood before staining, oiling, or waxing. Skipping or rushing this step can lead to uneven colour and a poor finish overall.In this gu...

How to Get the Perfect Colour Match for Your Leather

Megan Atkinson 29 Apr 2025 0

When it comes to repairing colour damage on leather, there are several ways to achieve a professional finish. One option is to use our Leather Repair Paint, which is designed to repair scuffs, scratches and colour loss on all leather items such as car seats and sofas.Our Leather Repair Paint is self-sealing, extremely flexible and hard wearing. It’s also easy to apply with a brush, sponge or airbr...

How to Clean Granite & Quartz Kitchen Worktops for a Streak-Free Finish

Megan Atkinson 04 Apr 2025 0

Kitchen worktops come in various materials and therefore, need to be cared for in different ways to keep them looking their best. As we step into the season for cleaning, there’s no better time to revive your living spaces and give special attention to areas often overlooked—like your kitchen worktops.What Type of Worktops Do I Have?It’s crucial that you know what material your worktops are made f...

Repair, Reuse, and Upcycle For Repair Week 2025

Megan Atkinson 06 Mar 2025 0

We’re celebrating repair week 2025, inspiring the community to upcycle their belongings and reduce waste. Find out how you can get involved.Repair Week 2025Launched in 2020 by ReLondon as part of their London Recycles Campaign, Repair Week has quickly become a nationwide celebration which focuses on upcycling and reusing items to contribute to a low carbon future.We are passionate about leaving a ...

How To Clean The Rubber Seal On Your Washing Machine

Megan Atkinson 27 Jan 2025 0

When cleaning your washing machine, it’s easy to forget the door seal and all the dirt and grime that can build up behind it. This area can be particularly difficult to clean due to the shape and placement of the seal, especially if you don’t have the correct products to remove it. However, it's important to pay attention to this area as, if left untreated, black mould can eat away at the rubber s...

How To Safely Remove Mould from Your Home And Prevent It From Coming Back

Megan Atkinson 11 Oct 2024 0

Mould is a common problem that we see in the home, especially during the colder months. It is not only unsightly but can also pose health risks, especially for those with allergies or respiratory conditions.From damp bathrooms and kitchens to windows and walls, mould can appear in any environment with poor ventilation and excess moisture. Luckily, removing mould and keeping it from coming back is ...

How to Easily Remove Rust from Metal with Rust Remover Gel

Megan Atkinson 18 Sep 2024 0

Rust is one of the most common and frustrating challenges faced by every DIY enthusiast and is known to be difficult and time-consuming to remove without the right tools. Rust tends to penetrate deeply into the metal, making it difficult to remove without causing further damage - especially when using traditional methods to get rid of rust such as harsh scrubbing or scraping.Whether it's garden fu...

How to choose the right filler to repair leather damages

Kelvin Tin 06 Apr 2023 0

Leather inevitably experiences damage over time during use. To address this, Furniture Clinic offers three types of repair products: Heavy Filler, Leather Flexifil, and Leather Edge Coat. These can be specifically used to fill and repair different types of leather damage for better restoration results.This blog will first compare the three different repair products and then provide a detailed intr...

One of the fastest growing companies in the North East

Jenny File 08 Nov 2022 0

Furniture Clinic has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North East for the second year running. With an average growth rate of 44.66% over the last three years, we are ranked 13th in the list this year.Our Managing Director, Ben Staerck, said, “We are thrilled to have made the list once again as one of the fastest growing small businesses in the North East. Our turnover ...

The role we play in the circular economy

Jessica Barron 01 Nov 2022 0

The circular economy is a framework based on three key principles:Eliminating waste and pollution. Keeping products and materials in use (by circulating them). Regenerating natural systems/nature.In a circular economy, products are constructed to last longer, people and communities share resources, and businesses operate to create more value for today and the future generation through reusing and ...

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