How to Take Care of Your Modern Sofa without Professional Help

A modern sofa adds great aesthetic value to your dream home. It not only acts as the focal point of the living room but also adds the much needed life to it. Sofas are available in a variety of designs and materials, from leather to cotton to synthetic leather. Every material calls for special care and attention. A wrong cleaning technique may leave a permanent mark on it and may cause serious damage to the lovely sofa design. The tips here would help you take care of your sofa without professional help. Take a look!

First things first

Before you begin to clean your lovely sofa, make a point of reading the instructions manual that came with it. If you have bought in online, search for the cleaning instructions on the product page or look for the care label on the sofa.

Know this

The upholstery of your sofa can get seriously damaged if kept in direct sunlight. The harmful ultraviolet rays can even harm the colour of the sofa. In addition, regular vacuuming can avoid dirt accumulation on the sofa and keep it looking all new and healthy for years.

Tips to clean a fabric sofa

Cleaning a fabric sofa is extremely easy. Vacuuming all the dirt out is one of the best ways to keep it away from dirt and grime. For a thorough cleaning, remove all the cushions and covers from the sofa and give it a good dose of vacuuming. Your sofa is clearly the lost and found area of your house. From mobile chargers to your long lost favourite earrings, you can them all hidden under the sofa fabric.

If the sofa that you own doesn’t have removable covers, try any of the upholstery cleaning products available in the market. Be sure to do a patch test before you start cleaning the sofa.

Stains from your fabric sofa can be easily removed using a mix of dishwashing liquid and warm water and to keep it smelling fresh, sprinkle some baking soda to soak all the accumulated bad smells in your sofa. Just don’t forget to dust the powder after a while.

Tips to clean a leather sofa

Never every try cleaning your leather sofa using cleaning techniques that you use for your fabric sofa. Excess water and soap may completely destroy the sofa design and make it look old. A thorough vacuuming session can easily remove dust from your valuable wooden sofa designs while a mild mix of water and vinegar can help remove mold and mildew.

The cover of your leather sofa can be easily cleaned using branded leather cleaners and conditioners. But, be sure to do a spot test.

The author of this article is Preeti Srivastava, who has written several articles for Housefull International Ltd. and has gained extensive knowledge of wooden furniture. For more information, log on to http://www.housefull.com/