How to clean sofas at home

A sofa is one of the most-used pieces of furniture at home, including by children and pets. Caring for it means including sofa cleaning in your routine, using a method compatible with the upholstery and filling.

Dust, crumbs and pet hair build up with use. Regular cleaning helps maintain the sofa, with frequency depending on use and care instructions.

Upholstery and filling can also retain odours. Ventilating the room and removing dirt without soaking materials helps prevent moisture making the problem worse.

Vacuuming

Vacuum using the upholstery attachment and a setting permitted by the manufacturer. Remove loose cushions where possible and clean accessible seams without stressing the fibres.

For leather or delicate fabrics, follow the specific care procedure and avoid attachments that may scratch.

Cleaning the fabric

Check the upholstery cleaning code before using water or products. Test discreetly and apply only a compatible treatment without saturating the filling. Do not use a homemade ammonia mixture. Allow complete drying before using the sofa.

Leather and delicate fabrics require their own products and methods.

Covers

Wash covers only where the label permits, following the specified temperature, programme and drying method. Do not assume salt water fixes colours or that every cover is machine washable.

Persistent stains

Treat stains using a product suitable for the fabric after a discreet test. Blot rather than rub to avoid spreading the mark, and do not soak the filling. Baking soda is not a universal disinfectant and may leave residue. Consult a specialist for persistent stains.

Leather sofas

Remove dust with a soft cloth and follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Protected leather, natural leather and nubuck do not tolerate the same treatments. Use only compatible products and avoid excess moisture.

Professional steam cleaning

Steam is suitable only for certain upholstery and conditions. A professional should assess compatibility, temperature and drying. It is not a universal method and does not guarantee disinfection in every application.

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