Maintaining Your Furniture Hardware: Cleaning and Care Tips

The small things are what make furniture look its best, so your hardware is no different. Regular care keeps things like sleek cabinet handles and sturdy furniture legs looking good and working well for years.

Here’s how to keep them looking fresh and functional:

Clean Regularly

• Wipe with a soft cloth + mild soapy water
  
• Dry completely to avoid water spots
  
• For brass, stainless steel, or chrome — use a light polish
  
  

Avoid Harsh Chemicals

• They can strip protective coatings
  
• Stick to gentle cleaners to preserve colour and finish
  
  

Check & Tighten

• Inspect screws and fittings every few months
  
• Tighten loose legs, handles, and hinges before they cause damage
  
  

Replace When Needed

• Swap rusty, scratched, or worn parts for quality replacements
  
• Urban Hardware stocks cabinet handles, hinges, furniture legs, and more
  
  

Match Care to Material

• Wood legs: occasional oiling keeps the grain healthy
• Matte black finishes: clean gently to avoid scratches

Use gentle cleaners and polish to make things shine, stay away from harsh chemicals, tighten fittings often, and replace worn parts with superior hardware from Urban Hardware. If you take care of them properly, your cabinet handles, hinges, and furniture legs won't just last longer; they'll also add style, function, and value to your space for years to come.