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While many homeowners love the Biophilic aesthetics of wooden coffee tables, glass coffee tables are becoming more popular for good reasons. However, maintaining a squeaky clean glass tabletop can sometimes be a bummer. Don’t fret. We’ve put together two easy, budget-friendly ways to clean your glass coffee table.
Key takeaways:
- 3 Other Popular Coffee Table Top Materials
- Why Choose Glass Coffee Tables
- How to Clean Glass Coffee Tables: 2 Methods
3 Other Popular Coffee Table Top Materials
If you’re still thinking about what coffee table type to buy, take note of two things: color and material. Remember to factor in your couch’s color and style, so your coffee table won’t look out of place.
If you have a white couch, pair it with a white coffee table and light brown or grey rug to look dainty and elegant. Another way to complement your white sofa is a brown coffee table, which creates a visually attractive look and texture.
The tabletop material is the next element to consider when choosing the perfect coffee table. Here are other coffee tabletop materials to choose from:
Metal: Metal coffee tables are made of alloy, aluminum steel, or durable iron. This is sometimes embellished with wood and glass elements. These industrial coffee tables suit modern, contemporary, or industrial-style home decor.
Wood: Wood coffee tables are by far the most common choices for homeowners due to their durability. These rustic coffee tables offer a welcoming vibe, perfect for traditional cottage-style homes by the beach or atop hills and mountains.
Our Ashley furniture coffee tables can amplify your space and complement your other furnishings.
Stone: Although relatively more expensive than glass or wood, stone or marble coffee tables instantly elevate your living room’s atmosphere. It offers a stately look, often paired with wood, brass, silver, or metal materials.
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Why Choose Glass Coffee Tables
Choosing an ordinary or frosted glass coffee table in your living room offers myriad benefits. Whether you buy rectangular coffee tables or square coffee tables, glass-top coffee tables give a weightless presence regardless of height and shape. This makes them ideal for smaller living rooms, giving the illusion of a bigger and brighter space.
Also, it’s easy to wipe those nasty water stains or fingerprints that accumulate from everyday use. Finally, a glass-top coffee table doesn’t have a strong style definition, making it a versatile piece for any home scheme or decor.
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How to Clean Glass Coffee Tables: 2 Methods
Before rolling your sleeves and cleaning your coffee table tops, stow away items on the table. Once the area is clear, try these quick, budget-friendly ways to clean your glass coffee tables.
Method # 1: Baking Soda Paste and Vinegar Mixture
Materials you need:
- Small container
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Soft sponge
- Squeegee
1. Create the vinegar mixture by pouring 1 cup of water and vinegar in equal parts. Set the mixture aside and prepare your baking soda paste. If you have small coffee tables, adjust the amount to prevent wasting the mixture or keep the excess until the next cleanup.
2. Create your baking soda paste by combining two tablespoons of water and ½ cup of baking soda. Mix until you achieve a paste consistency.
3. Dip the soft sponge into the baking soda paste and spread it onto the coffee tabletop. Use circular, sweeping directions to cover the table with the paste mixture.
4. Soak one end of the sponge into the vinegar mixture and use long, broad strokes to wipe off the paste mixture. Ensure you remove the baking soda paste entirely.
5. Use a plastic squeegee to wipe off the vinegar mixture by implementing long and straight strokes. Wipe the excess fluid through horizontal strokes, and air-dry the table’s surface.
Method # 2: Isopropyl Alcohol
Materials you need:
- Newspaper or soft cloth
- Spray container
- Isopropyl alcohol or citrus alcohol
1. Alcohol-based cleaners work best with glass coffee tables. Use isopropyl alcohol since it contains dyes and other chemicals. However, you may steep citrus peels in a jar for two weeks if you want a better option than isopropyl.
Tip: Using lemon-infused alcohol offers antimicrobial benefits, which is an excellent cleaning element.
2. Pour the alcohol or citrus alcohol mixture into a spray container. Spray it onto the coffee table and make sure most of the area is covered.
3. Wipe the fluid down with a newspaper or soft cloth. If you’re using a cloth, wring it out first to ensure the liquid isn’t dripping on the floor.
Tip: For large coffee tables, wrap and tape the cloth on a sturdy stick like a broom handle. This way, you can get onto difficult, hard-to-get areas underneath.
Wrap Up
Glass coffee tables are the best choice if you prefer easy maintenance. Aside from the tabletop material, selecting high-quality coffee tables is also recommended to prevent the impacts of wear and tear.
We carry leading coffee table brands at affordable prices if you’re still undecided about which coffee table types to choose. Our Acme furniture coffee tables collection complements any home decor, while our Liberty furniture coffee tables collection suits your modern or contemporary homes.
We carry leading coffee table brands at affordable prices if you’re still undecided about which coffee table types to choose. Our Acme furniture coffee tables collection complements any home decor, while our Liberty furniture coffee tables collection suits your modern or contemporary homes.
Browse Local Furniture Outlet’s stunning coffee table collections and find one that elevates your space exquisitely.
