Your couch gets a lot of use in your home, which means it also sees a lot of spills, crumbs, wear, and tear. Keeping your couch clean can feel like a big task with so many nooks and crannies to worry about, not to mention proper fabric care.
We’re here to help with our ultimate couch cleaning checklist:
- Vacuum your couch weekly. Remove the cushions to get to the base of the couch and vacuum all sides of the cushions as well.
- Dust and wipe down non-fabric components regularly. Wooden or metal bases, legs, and decorative features should all be cleaned for dust and dirt.
- Know your fabrics. Your couch’s fabric tag will offer helpful hints on how to care for the fabric. For example, if your tag has an “S” on it, this means you should only use a dry cleaner detergent on your couch. If it has an “X,” you shouldn’t use any water products on it. You can look up anything you don’t know the meaning of online.
- Spot clean stains carefully. Always consult with the fabric tag before attempting to spot clean stains, and research any stain removal technique before trying it out.
- Deodorize safely. Even home remedies like baking soda or vinegar can damage certain fabrics, but they can help mild odors if they are safe to use.
- Get routine professional couch cleaning. While professional couch cleaning services tackle set-in stains and stubborn odors, routine professional cleaning also helps to sanitize the fabric and keep fabric pests at bay.