Hometriangle Tips to Maintain Sofa, Carpet and Fabrics

If you are looking for something comfortable and contemporary for your home, you can’t go wrong with a fabric sofa. However, while many people admire them for their beauty, they are often said to lack durability, especially when compared to leather’s hardwearing qualities. 

However, with the right approach and level of care, fabric upholstery can be kept in top condition as long as any other material.

Please be aware that dye from none colour fast clothing and garments can transfer onto leather/fabric and is usually more noticeable on light leather/fabric colours such as whites, creams and ivory. We also recommend to always check your labels on your clothing and garments for further information.

This guide has been written to help you maintain your upholstery fabric. We've included many great tips about the best way to clean and maintain your upholstery, so read on to find out more.

To ensure that your upholstery is always in tip-top condition, it’s best to clean it regularly. This is because the fibres in your upholstery tend to collect dirt particles and keep them hidden below the surface level.

Below, we’ve set out three easy steps that you should follow regularly to make sure your upholstery remains dust and dirt free. We advise that you clean your upholstery every fortnight to keep it spotless.

1. Vacuum your sofa’s upholstery to draw out all the loose dust and dirt from both under and above the surface. Use a soft brush attachment and gentle movements for this task to avoid scratching or marking the material. This is especially important for delicate fabrics like velvet.

2. Clean spills immediately: Blot the spills as soon as possible. If the spill leaves a spot, follow instructions on the fabric care label. If it’s safe to use water, blot the area alternately with a damp towel and a dry towel to remove it.

3. Leave your sofa to dry naturally before sitting on it again. This will prevent creases forming, which usually means you have to start over. In the warmer months, you should open your home’s windows and doors to improve air flow and speed up the drying process.

Bonus Tip : Always conduct a test in an inconspicuous place prior to make sure the fabric is color-safe.

However, When it comes to intensive care, here at Hometriangle, you can be confident that your fabric sofa, chair, corner sofa, sofa bed, or footstool will be cleaned/shampooed by one of best certified professionals. Hometriangle recommends having upholstery cleaning every 9 to 10 months – more frequently in households with kids or pets say every 2 to 3 months.