Forget Lint Rollers - Pros Use This $5 Tool to Fix Velvet Furniture

"Velvet upholstery is also fairly easy to clean and tends to hold up well over the years, even with pets and kids. But it can look a little, well, messy at times. It's not that velvet furniture pills, rips, or stains super easily. It's more that rubbing against it a certain way - and even sitting on it - can cause it to ripple, crease, and weirdly look uneven in color. Ever leave handprints or butt prints on a velvet piece? I know I have."

"These things all happen because of the material's nap, or the dense fiber construction of the velvet. Because the nap is somewhat high, it can be brushed in different directions. And that leads to a change in the way light reflects off of your sofa or chair, hence the annoying two-toned color effect. Brushing the nap in one direction may make it appear darker, while the opposite direction can make it look lighter, and sometimes, vice versa."

"So if you've ever had the frustrating experience of getting up from a velvet seat (or, say, after leaning against a velvet headboard) and seeing streaks or pressure marks, I got you. Yes, you can use your hand to realign the nap, but the pros have an even more effective solution: a clean, dry paint roller cover."

"Any furniture stylist will tell you a paint roller cover is the key to keeping your velvet pieces looking their best. That's because you're taking something with its own nap to realign and smooth the velvet's nap. Ultimately, it's a lot easier to co"

Velvet upholstery feels plush and glamorous and generally cleans and wears well, including with pets and kids. Velvet can still look messy because rubbing, sitting, or leaning can ripple, crease, and create uneven color. These effects come from the velvet nap and dense fiber construction. The nap can be brushed in different directions, changing how light reflects and producing a two-toned appearance. Brushing one way can make fabric look darker, while brushing the opposite way can make it look lighter. Handprints and pressure marks can appear after contact, but the nap can be realigned using a clean, dry paint roller cover.

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