Sofa Care Guide

Learning how to properly care for your sofa is the best way to keep it looking good as new for years to come! We’ll share with you some of our most helpful tips from regularly plumping your cushions to how to properly look after your chosen fabric

General Sofa Care

Whether you opted for luxurious velvet or classic leather, here are a few tips for looking after your sofa, whatever the fabric!

Plump cushions regularly

Just like scatter cushions, sofa cushions will loose volume over time therefore will need a little help to get them looking perfect again.

Keep away from sunlight & heat

All fabrics are vulnerable to heat and light so it’s important to consider this when choosing where to place your sofa. Keep away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid fabrics fading and, of course, away from naked flames.

Clean up spills straight away

Spillages are inevitable from time to time but acting quickly with help avoid stains. Soak up any excess liquid using a dry cloth. Refer to the Care by Fabric section for more information

Look after your sofa’s frame

Avoid sitting on the arms of your sofa and ensure to lift when moving it rather than dragging

Protect your floor from scratches

Add felt pads to the feet of your sofa, this will also help you to slide your sofa around should you should to re-position it

Care by fabric




Velvet

Make sure to measure not only the front door or any internal doors that the sofa will have to pass through on its way

Spillages

After soaking up excess liquid, dry with a hairdryer at a distance. Use the brush to correct the pile. If the stain is too deep, turn to specialist fabric cleaning products



Leather

Think about any corners you might have to manoeuvre around in order to get your sofa to it’s desired spot!

Spillages

Soak up any excess liquid but avoid wiping as this can cause the liquid to further permeate the leather. A specialist leather cleaner is the best option for more sever spillages so make sure to keep a good stock of it.



Fabric

Does the sofa need to go up the stairs? Check the width of your stair-well & factor any turns along the way

Spillages

After soaking up excess liquid, use a damp cloth to dab at any lasting marks. If the stain is too deep, turn to specialist fabric cleaning products



Need Inspiration?

Check out our Sofa Inspiration Page to help you chose your perfect sofa and pick up ideas how to finish the look with matching cushions & accessories!