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Keeping your sofa in optimal shape will ensure it serves your household well for years to come. Since a couch is one of the most utilized pieces of living room furniture, it’ll endure considerable wear and tear. To minimize the impact of routine usage, and help your couch maintain its look and comfort, follow these preservation tips.

How to Keep Your Sofa Looking New

1. Vacuum Regularly

The under of seat cushions can become a catchall for food crumbs, pet dander, dust, and dirt. Over time, this accumulation of debris looks unappealing, and the tiny particles can settle into the fabric, causing the fibers to loosen and fray. To combat this, vacuum the sofa with an upholstery attachment every time you vacuum the carpet. Be sure to get under cushions, in all corners and creases, and along the back and sides.

2. Clean Spills Promptly

living room furnitureDifferent living room furniture fabrics have different care requirements, so check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning up spills. The longer spills sit, the more time they have to absorb into fibers, discolor them, and break them down. If you’re using a stain cleaner for the first time, test it on a small patch of the couch first—preferably in an out-of-the-way spot, like somewhere along the back—to make sure it doesn't damage the fabric.

3. Switch Your Seating Preferences

A well-used sofa will have body indentations in the cushions. Consistently sitting in the same spot displaces the foam and other supportive materials inside the cushions. Over time, this will create telltale dips and dents, making some areas of the couch firmer than others. To counteract this effect, alternate sitting on different cushions. The more you keep moving, the more stable and supportive the sofa will remain.

 

If you're in the market for a new couch, visit The Mind’s Eye Interiors in Lahaina, HI. Their showroom features a full selection of living room furniture, including couches and sleeper sofas. They also sell dining room, bedroom, and outdoor furniture, as well as wall art and accent pieces. Call (808) 667-7748 to schedule a tour of their showroom, or visit their website to find your next sofa.

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