Small steps to give your furniture a longer life

Within the next few years, the potential to repurpose, repair, restore, reuse, resell or recycle will be built into every IKEA product. Even today, there’s probably an easy way to prolong the life, and value, of your furniture – helping to refresh or refurbish your home with small means.

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Tips for making your furniture last longer

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Refresh your furniture

Often, you can refresh well-used furniture for little cost or effort. Perhaps your sofa has washable and replaceable covers, or your wood furniture needs only a lick of paint or wood stain for years of extra use.

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Fix it if you can

A minor repair or adjustment may be all you need to get a wobbly chair, table or sofa back into action. For smaller spare parts for IKEA products, you can order online. Saving you the cost and effort of replacing the furniture.

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Oil the wood you have

A well-maintained wooden chopping board can last for years. Regular oiling can prevent warps and cracks, and save you having to buy a new one. A long-term friend for you and your wallet.

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Put feet on

Stick-on floor protectors can keep your floors beautiful for longer, by helping to prevent scratch marks and scrapes from furniture. They fit firmly and easily on the bottom of chair and table legs, and are kind to your floor.

Products that can help you prolong the life of your furniture

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Three black TRIXIG paint brushes, sizes 50mm, 35mm, 25mm, laid flat. Quality polyester bristles, stainless steel ferrules.

Three paint brushes of varying sizes lay on a wooden surface, accompanied by a coil of twine. Perfect for smooth paint application.

TRIXIG Paint brush, set of 3

Price RM 9

Available for delivery

Open grey sewing kit box with tools and threads, showing handles, pins, threads, and patches.

TRIXIG mending kit with tools, patches, and a carabiner on a table beside a plant. Compact and organised.

TRIXIG 39-piece mending kit

Price RM 39

Available for delivery

TRIXIG white plastic floor protectors with felt pads and metal rivets.

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TRIXIG Floor protectors with rivet, white

Price RM 6

Available for delivery

Multiple grey hexagonal felt pads, arranged in clusters on a white background, designed to protect surfaces from scratches.

A hand places small, circular furniture pads on a white chair leg. The pads help prevent scratches and aid in moving furniture.

TRIXIG Stick-on floor protectors set of 20, grey

Price RM 2

Available for delivery

Black and blue handheld screwdriver with ergonomic shape and led light, ideal for diy projects.

Using TRIXIG screwdriver to assemble furniture. Led light helps in tight spaces.

TRIXIG Screwdriver, li-ion, 3.6 V

Price RM 59

Available for delivery

White LUDDROS pillow protector; rectangular, smooth fabric, simple design.

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LUDDROS Pillow protector, 50x80 cm

Price RM 15

Available for delivery

TAGELSÄV white mattress protector, rectangular shape, smooth texture, easy to care.

Mattress protector on white bed, elastic straps ensure it stays in place, protects from stains.

TAGELSÄV Mattress protector, 90x200 cm

Price RM 15

Available for delivery

Services

With IKEA services, we can help you create a better and more sustainable everyday life at home.

Order small spare parts

You can order free spare parts such as screws, knobs or plugs to your home, using our self-service offering.

Furniture removal & recycling service

Say goodbye to your old furniture, the responsible way. Our furniture removal and recycling service helps you clear out unwanted items while supporting more sustainable disposal.

Quick and easy tips for more sustainable living

More and more people are interested in reducing the impact they have on the planet, but many don’t really know how to do it. Sustainable living is all about making small everyday changes to everyday life. Because that's the beauty of small things – together they add up.

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Choose better food

Your food choices can make a difference, from plant-based to certified products from responsible sources. Discover more easy wins to eat more sustainably.