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If you take a look a my Pinterest Home board it is covered in white or light interiors. For the obvious reasons that they are beautiful, airy and open! Bring on the white decor.
But, let’s be real, in a busy home, it’s hard to keep that Pinterest inspired decor looking it’s best. So, what are we to do?
Protect it, with Scotchgard™ Fabric & Upholstery Protector! Our home is still new and we’re still breaking in all of our light decor, but here is a sneak peek — do you see anything that could use a little extra protection?
Curtains, couches and those tufted dining chairs that I just had to have! I wanted to keep them looking gorgeous, so before I even set them loose in my home, I made a little trip to Target and picked up a can of Scotchgard (the last one, yay me!).
I started with my tufted dining chairs. I brought them outside to avoid any mess from overspray and of course to get a lot of ventilation.
I shook the can and tested a tiny spot on the bottom for colorfastness. To test for colorfastness you spray the hidden area until wet and wipe vigorously with a white absorbent cloth. If color rubs off, don’t use it.
Once I was in the clear with colorfastness, I went ahead and sprayed a light coat using slow, sweeping motions.
I let the first coast dry and applied a final coat.
Once the final coat was dry, my chairs were ready to go inside! It was that easy and in case you’re wondering, the Scotchgard did not leave any offensive odors or change the way the fabric felt in any way!
I then went on to apply Scotchgard to our curtains and the large slipcovers of our couch. It is recommended to re-apply Scotchgard once a year or after every wash. I knew I would be washing our couch cushion covers often, so I chose not to apply Scotchgard to them. However, the large covers on the couch I plan to only wash every so often, so I sprayed away!
Scotchgard repels liquids, blocks stains from penetrating fabrics and can be used on almost any washable fabric. So, not only can you use it on your furniture, you can also use it in your car, on backpacks and clothes. I know I’ve already avoided a stain from a spill on my white tufted chairs, thanks to Scotchgard!
Do you have anything you could use Scotchgard on in your home? How to do #protectyoureverything? You can get great ideas and inspiration for ways to use Scotchgard here. Also, grab a coupon for your next Scotchgard purchase here.
– Brooke
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I need something like that for my house, with the boys and the dog there’s always something on the furniture that shouldn’t be, haha!
Thank you for the link up!
Away From The Blue Blog
This was definitely needed since we just moved!! I’ve never scotchguarded anything! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
I can think of lots of things I should scotchguard. Your home looks lovely! Thank you for the linkup!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Your home is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely pin-worthy, I’m loving all the white!!
Emily
http://darlingdearestblog.com
Oh my goodness, I NEED this… my kids are so hard on all of our furniture! Your house is just GORGEOUS, can I move in?! 😉
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Any product that can keep things white and pristine is awesome, especially for Pinterest!
Nina
aworldofdresses.com
Wow thanks for the suggestion ladies – I am gonna get one now!
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Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Your light fixture over the kitchen table is amazing!!!
Actually that’s really smart to use Scotchguard!! Especially while everything is new and still clean!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Lovely home decor. I love the whites and blues here. What a neat product, thanks for sharing about it.
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com
Your home is so beautiful! I love the navy and multicolored pillows on your couch–so fun! I recently got some new furniture for our living room–thanks for the reminder to Scotch Guard it!
I need to re-scotchguard my chairs! It’s been years since I did them last!
I love the clean and airy look of your home! I wish I knew of Scotchgard before I had my boys! They have trashed my couches. Definitely will be using this when we get new furniture.
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Love how you have decorated your home. SO lovely and very brave with such light colors. Scotch guard is a must! I need to spray my whole house. Thanks for the tips.
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Really great idea – I had forgotten about Scotch Guard. Loved seeing more of your gorgeous new home!
You have such a beautiful home. My house is so outdated. It’s decorated in the tuscan style and is full of jewel tones. I just don’t have the energy or desire to completely redecorate a 3000 square foot house. But if I could wave a magic wand….
I used the same thing to protect our chairs! Your home is gorgeous.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I love white interiors so I’ll have to remember this for when I get my all white furniture in my future house! 😉
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Looks incredible! Gorgeous home.
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
Thank you so much Ada!! As I get it more put together I’ll share more! It’s been fun decorating!
Thank you so much!
Yeah! It works wonders 🙂
Woohoo!! Thanks Amy!
Our old house had the same decor, soon the all white style will go out too! Always happens 😀
Thanks so much Jennie!!
I’m hoping the light colors hold up, so far so good! Haha! I’ll let ya know in a few months if it can stand the test against my children.
I’m glad I can wash my covers on the couch, if it wasn’t for that they would already be ruined with the sticky fingers that have graced them in only two months, haha!
Yeah! Scotchguard is awesome.
Thanks so much!! I got them at Target!
Thanks so much Rachel! We are loving it!
I hope it all holds up, so far so good!
Thank you so much Deena!!
We will check it out Rebecca!!
Woo yes!! 🙂
Yeah girl come on over! Haha!! Kids are tough on a house, ours has already started to take a beating, it begins!
Aw thank you so much!!
Thank you so much Jill!
This was the first time I’ve scotchgaurded myself, but in the past I’ve had it applied in my car and on couches we bought, its great!!
Thats the truth!!
Your home is so beautiful and cozy! I love the way you decorated it 🙂
http://www.thebeautydojo.com