Care · 4 min read
How to Maintain Upholstered Furniture
Simple routines that keep cushions, seams and fabric looking new for longer.
Most upholstery does not wear out evenly — it wears out where nobody maintains it. A few short routines keep a sofa looking new for years longer.
Weekly and monthly routines
Vacuum seats, backs and crevices weekly with a soft brush head to lift the fine dust that abrades fibres over time.
Rotate and flip loose cushions monthly so one favourite seat does not flatten before the rest.
Dealing with spills
Blot immediately from the outside inwards. Rubbing pushes liquid into the foam and spreads the mark.
Test any cleaner on a hidden panel first, and avoid soaking — excess water leaves rings on many weaves.
Sunlight and air conditioning
Direct afternoon sun fades most fabrics and dries out leather. Sheer curtains during peak hours make a measurable difference.
In heavily air-conditioned rooms, condition leather two to three times a year to prevent cracking.
Key takeaways
- Vacuum weekly, rotate cushions monthly.
- Blot spills, never rub.
- Filter direct afternoon sunlight.
- Condition leather regularly in dry interiors.
