Ashley Furniture
The highest-volume furniture manufacturer in the country — broad upholstery, casegoods, and sleep lines built to firm price points.
Independent homeowner reference. Total Home Fusion is not affiliated with Ashley Furniture. Always follow the tag and the manufacturer's own instructions.
Overview
Ashley covers nearly every category a household needs, which means the care answer depends entirely on which piece you own. Most upholstery uses engineered synthetics that tolerate water-based cleaning, and most casegoods use veneered surfaces that care much more about humidity and coasters than about polish.
Background
Founded in Wisconsin in 1945 and now one of the largest furniture manufacturers and retailers worldwide, with domestic and overseas production.
Company Information
- Founded
- 1945
- Headquarters
- Arcadia, Wisconsin
- Category focus
- Upholstery, casegoods, sleep
Product Categories
- Sofas and sectionals
- Motion and reclining
- Bedroom sets
- Dining
- Occasional tables
- Mattresses
Construction Methods
- Engineered hardwood and plywood frames on most upholstery
- Sinuous wire seat springs with foam or blended-fiber cushions
- Veneer over engineered core on the majority of casegoods
Materials Commonly Used
- Synthetic Fabric
- Faux Leather
- Leather Match
- Wood Veneer
- Engineered Wood
Cleaning Recommendations
- Confirm the cushion tag code before any liquid — most are W or WS, but not all
- Vacuum weekly with an upholstery attachment; grit is what wears a cover
- Dust casegoods with a barely damp microfiber, then dry immediately
Care Recommendations
- Rotate and flip loose seat cushions monthly
- Retighten leg, rail, and drawer hardware once a year
- Keep pieces a few inches off exterior walls so air can move behind them
Protection Tips
- Use coasters and felt pads on every veneered surface
- Add a fabric protector only if the tag allows it
- Keep upholstery out of unshaded south and west window light
Florida Considerations
- Veneer and engineered cores swell when indoor humidity runs above 60% — hold 45–55%
- Screened-lanai placement is hard on faux leather; it dries and flakes years early
Common Problems
- Cushion softening on the most-used seat
- Veneer edge lifting in humid rooms
- Faux-leather peeling on high-contact surfaces
Common Mistakes
- Using an all-purpose household spray on an S-code cover
- Oiling or polishing a sealed veneer top instead of controlling humidity
Warranty Information
- Limited warranties are tiered by component — frames, springs, cushions, and covers are covered for different periods
- Warranty service normally runs through the retailer that sold the piece, not the factory
Registration Information
- Keep the sales receipt and the tag photo; most claims start with proof of purchase rather than a registration number
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a steam cleaner on Ashley upholstery?
Only if the tag code is W or WS and the fabric is not a velvet or a delicate blend. Steam on an S-code cover can leave permanent rings.
Why is the veneer edge lifting on my dresser?
That is almost always humidity, not a defect in glue quality alone. Stabilize indoor humidity first, then have the edge re-bonded.