Tips for Maintaining a Fabric Sofa

The sofa being an essential part of your living room, it must be given the greatest care so that it maintains its appearance over the months. The fabric sofa has the advantage of being easy to preserve, provided you take a few precautions beforehand. Let's discover together these tips that promote good maintenance of your fabric sofa.

Regular maintenance of a fabric sofa

• Dust your fabric sofa

Inevitably, the volatile dust particles in your home will also settle on your sofa. It is therefore advisable to remove it regularly to clean up the furniture and the environment. Dust may contain allergens and must be removed regularly, especially in the most frequented areas. To remove particles, use your vacuum cleaner (the brush attachment will help), and dust the entire surface about twice a month.

• Wash the sofa fabric

Machine or hand wash

Have you opted for a sofa with removable cover ? Good news, maintenance will only be easier. Carefully untie the cover from its structure and refer to the washing instructions on the label or instructions for use. Take the time to check if the fibers of the sofa are natural or synthetic (micro-fiber).

If machine washing is possible, program carefully so as not to damage the fabric. In particular because of the incorrectly set temperature or spin speed. Hand wash can also be done. In any case, washing the fabric every six months at least will help keep your sofa clean and in good condition.

Liquid or foam shampoo for fabric

If your sofa cover is not removable, don't panic, you can still clean and maintain it. By referring to the label of the sofa, you will know whether or not the fabric is water resistant.

In case water is allowed, you can use a liquid shampoo , to rub on the entire fabric (including non-visible parts) then rinse and dry uniformly using a towel to absorb at the same time. water as much as possible. In case the fabric does not tolerate water, opt for dry cleaning . You will find special foams for fabric on the market which will penetrate into the heart of the fibers to clean, deodorize and revive the colors.

The Sommière soil sprinkled on the sofa will be able to healthily refresh your sofa in a few hours, all you will then have to do is vacuum it to remove the powder and what it has absorbed.

Prevention

• Keep the manufacturer's instructions

• Bring a second fabric cover

If you have chosen a sofa with removable cover, it would be prudent to purchase a second cover . This secondary element might just save the day. To alternate covers between washes or to replace a too damaged cover, the replica will be a precious ally which will prevent your sofa from remaining unprotected, and will allow your living room to remain impeccable.

• Protect your fabric sofa before use

To keep your sofa in its original condition for as long as possible, and gain durability, you will need to protect it from life's little twists and turns. The key element will be the waterproofer , a product that will protect the fabric sofa from liquids and stains.

Spray it evenly and regularly over the entire fabric surface (remember to protect the other parts of the sofa), make two crossed passes if necessary and leave to dry for one to 24 hours according to the instructions on the product. Learn more about caring for and removing stains from a white sofa with our specific tips. Also discover our tips for maintaining a leather sofa , and thus maintaining the appearance of your favorite furniture for a long time.