Sofa Care and Maintenance

Now that you've purchased a sofa or loveseat, you will want to know how to properly care for them to keep them looking in tip top condition.

Maintaining upholstery on your sofa or loveseat can be an overlooked facet of furniture and home maintenance. These simple tips will go a long way in keeping your furniture clean and attractive. Fabric Sofas Vacuuming the fabric of your sofa is an acceptable way of keeping them free of dust and clean. Remember that the upholstery of sofas can soak up oils from clothing and skin over time. Professional cleaning from time to time is helpful for maintaining the attractive appearance of your sofa. It is especially important to realize this before you actually notice the accumulation of dirt. Unfortunately, when it becomes readily visible, the stains are set in and may not be able to be completely removed. A good time frame for regular maintenance of upholstered furniture is at least once a year.

For heavy-duty cleaning, it recommended you use a professional upholstery cleaner. They are experienced and will know how to deal with nearly any kind of fabric.

Leather Sofas
Leather, unlike manufactured textile fabric, can be easily maintained and is incredibly durable. However, it will fade when it is in direct sunlight so it is a good idea to keep leather sofas out of the sun. Also, take careful consideration of keeping leather sofas or loveseats next to heating units or registers. Heat can dry out leather and make it brittle.

Cleaning leather is simple. Use a mild detergent and water to remove dust and topical dirt. You only want to dampen cloth; there is no need to completely soak the cloth. Always completely dry the leather surfaces that you clean in this manner.

Using leather conditioners is also a helpful way to keep the leather material soft and supple. Sometimes known as hide food, leather conditioners are widely available and are usually sold in kits that assist with cleaning and repair.

Following these simple steps for maintenance will ensure your sofa or loveseat will last much longer. After all, you want your investment to enhance your decor for years.