Keep Your Sofas Looking Great

How To Keep Your Sofas Looking Great: A Basic Guide

Picture this: you’ve just purchased a beautiful, luxurious sofa (from Chill Sofas, of course) and have placed it in the ideal spot. It matches your decor perfectly and is the cherry atop the room. 

Fast forward a year later. After pets scratching at the arms, kids jumping on the cushions, and a few wine spills, that “new sofa” shine is gone — and you long for those few precious weeks that it looked in mint condition.

Well, it is easier than you think to keep your sofas looking great for years on end when you know how. Whether you have a velvet, leather, or fabric sofa, you can make it look pristine again with a few simple tricks!

With proper upkeep and a couple of our clever tips, your sofa will shine. Whether you’ve just bought a new one and want to keep it looking fresh, or want to spruce up your older cushions, read on to find out how.

Vacuum Often

vacuuming a sofa
Cleaning A Cream Sofa

One vacuuming session once every 6 months won’t yield the same results as weekly or daily vacuums. Dirt, dust, and crumbs all contribute to upholstery losing its lustre. Tiny particles of food, hair, and grime break down in the fabric and eat away at the material. 

You can avoid this problem and save on an expensive professional cleaning by hoovering up minor messes every day. This will also remove pet hair and pollen that settle into your sofa and cushions. 

Not only will frequent vacuuming keep your sofa clean, but it might even relieve symptoms of allergies.

Treat The Fabric

Sprinkle your sofa with a generous covering of bicarbonate of soda. Leave it to sit for a few minutes before thoroughly vacuuming. Then, apply a stain-blocking treatment all over the cushions and any exposed areas. Conditioning agents also keep your furniture cleaner for longer and provide a sleek shine. 

For leather seats, bi-annual conditioning will keep them soft and in good condition. Remember that leather should never be placed in direct sunlight: UV rays will do irreversible damage that no cleaner can treat!

You can also put straight white vinegar into a spray bottle and spritz this over the material to neutralise any locked-in odours as a part of your cleaning process. Shoot from about a metre away and do not apply too much.

Use A Stain Repellent

No matter what material your sofa is made of, you can treat it with some stain-resistant spray to repel liquids and protect the fibre. 

Never rub a fresh stain on a sofa cushion. This could cause it to permanently set into the material. Instead, break out the stain-resistant spray to coat the stain as soon as possible, and easily dab it away.

This magic cleaning product will come in handy for all your furniture — it’ll become a must-have cleaning staple.

Use Strategic Covers To Keep Your Sofas Looking Great

sofa throws on fabric sofa
Throws On A Grey Fabric Sofa

A beautiful throw pillow or blanket cover does more than add colour and flair to your furnishings —  it acts like a stain and dirt barrier. Cheaper than replacing a cushion on your sofa, a cover can be tossed in the wash or cleaned immediately in the sink. 

While the days of plastic-covered furniture are hopefully long in the past, a nice blanket or covering can be a welcome addition to your sofa to add style AND stain protection. Find fabrics that suit your decor with matching colours. You can even alter your interior style each season this way. 

Plus, washing your slipcover once a week means you don’t have to vacuum so often.

Let the cover do the work, so you can enjoy lounging without stressing about the next stain or spill.

Fluff Your Cushions And Pillows

fluffing a pillow
Fluffing A Fabric Pillow

Here’s a tip you can practice every day! 

Simply grab your cushions and fluff them up until the fibre feels feathery and bouncy. Just a quick fluff will rejuvenate your sofa and make it look brand new! 

Also, be sure to flip the cushions once a week, so one side doesn’t fade in colour. 

After about a year of constant use, pillows will start to flatten out. Pick up some fresh inserts to get back to that big fluffed-up look. 

Even the small things can make your furniture pop! Fluffing is easy and guaranteed to put a smile on your face when you walk into the room.

Embrace The Lint Roller

If your pet spends as much time on the sofa as you do, it’s essential to invest in a good lint roller or reusable lint brush. After using it to remove all the fur and fibre, your sofa should reveal its true colour! 

Tip: We advise avoiding white sofas if you have a black cat or dog… you will spend more time using the lint roller than sitting and relaxing!

Know Where To Sit

Change around where you sit to avoid one cushion sinking. No one likes saggy furniture, so encourage your family to avoid having a favourite spot and instead have fun changing it up. Teach your dog to curl up on their own bed and avoid taking naps on your lovely cushions.

It might be tempting to perch on the armrests, but they are not built to support a human’s weight and could break or snap after continuous stress.

Invest In Quality Furniture Today With Chill Sofas

By far the best method to keep your sofas looking great for years is starting with a great product made with premium materials. At Chill Sofas, we have a huge range of high-quality, durable sofas made to stand up to daily wear and tear.

Our 100% genuine leather sofas even come with covers for maximum protection, while our luxury velvet options are designed with a short pile that is the most durable material on the market. Fabric sofas are made for taking it easy, and that’s exactly what ours excel in. They’re soft, yet provide plenty of support — just what you need to relax on after work!

Shop with us today for well-made products that, with a bit of upkeep, will look fabulous in your living room for years to come!

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