Guide to Sofa Care and Maintenance

The sofa in our living room also needs careful maintenance. However, few people usually clean the sofa, and most of them even think that if there is no obvious stain on the sofa. In fact, there are many misunderstandings about sofa maintenance. If you are not careful when cleaning, you will ruin the beauty of the sofa and reduce its service life. Please continue reading the following content to find out the misunderstandings.

Misunderstandings about Sofa Maintenance

× Exposure to the sun to sterilize

Sunlight can cause great damage to sofas. Fabric sofas will fade and harden, leather sofas will crack and get old. Wooden sofas will deform, shortening their service life.

× Cleaning sofa with plenty of water

It will cause moisture inside the sofa, the wooden structure will produce odor or even mold, and will also make the leather easy to get older. Even if you wipe the surface of the sofa, you must use a dry cloth or paper towel to absorb the moisture in time and keep it dry.

× Slap the sofa hard

When the sofa is dusty, many people are used to slapping the surface of the sofa to make the dust fall off. Do not try to do this. The loose cotton wrapped in the sofa is easily unevenly distributed and deformed after being slapped hard. It will make a bad effect of the comfort of sofa.

Notice: If you wear hard objects such as rings and bracelets on your hands, it is also easy to hook the thread ends of the fabric sofa or directly scratch the surface of the sofa.

× Place the sofa against the wall with no gap

It is best to keep a 0.5-1cm gap between the sofa and the wall to avoid damage to the sofa due to moisture or other wall problems. Ensure sufficient air circulation on the side of the sofa against the wall.

How should we properly maintain the sofa? First of all, we should pay attention to the most important principle: sofas made of different materials require different maintenance methods. Let's take a look at the differences in their maintenance methods.

Leather Sofa

After set up the new leather sofa in the living room, we can wipe the surface slightly moistened with warm water, and then apply a layer of care agent on the surface to prevent dirt from entering the pores of the leather.

Check the hygiene of the sofa every week. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean the surface debris, apply a special cleaner, wait for about ten minutes to allow the oil inside to decompose, and then wipe it clean with a dry cloth. Remember to apply a layer of leather care oil every month to keep the surface shiny.

If there is a little dirt on the leather surface, you can use a soft cloth dipped in soapy water to gently wipe it clean. If it is heavy dirt, you need to use a special cleaning agent or steam machine to clean it. Do not rinse it directly with water to prevent the dirt from penetrating into the pores of the leather with water.

If it is stained with sticky substances such as pectin and candy, remember not to clean it immediately. You can cool it with an ice pack first and then wipe it off gently.

Fabric Sofa

There are many different types of fabric sofas, and they can be cleaned according to the fabric material.

√ Fabric sofas made of blended, cotton, and jacquard materials can be washed directly, but they do not need to be washed frequently. If we wash frequently, the color will fade and the texture will weaken. It is enough to wash it about once every six months.

√ Dry cleaning is recommended for linen and velvet (suede, chenille, velvet, etc.) sofas.

√ For sofas that cannot be disassembled and washed, you can also use these tools to clean them.

Tool list:

Vacuum cleaner: for cleaning gaps, armrests, corners, etc.

Roller sticker: clean hair and dust on the surface of the sofa.

Brush and alcohol: Fabric sofas with velvet on the surface can be brushed with a clean brush dipped in a little diluted alcohol, and then blown gently with a hairdryer.

Solid wood sofa

Solid wood sofas should not be placed in humid places, otherwise they are prone to dampness and mildew, and should not be placed in places exposed to sunlight. When the sofa needs to be moved during cleaning, do not pull it hard to avoid damaging the mortise and tenon structure and causing the sofa to fall apart.

Do not place overheated or hard objects on the surface of a solid wood sofa, otherwise it will easily damage the wax protective layer on the surface of the sofa. Similarly, if there are stains on the surface, do not wipe it hard, and do not use chemical solvents to remove stains. You can use a soft cloth dipped in hot tea to gently wipe it off.

Regular cleaning and maintenance

Weekly maintenance: Use a dry towel or sponge to wipe the surface of the sofa to remove dust and dirt. Make sure to control strength during the wiping process to avoid damaging the sofa.

Monthly deep maintenance: Use a special maintenance wax or cleaning cream to deep clean and maintain the sofa. This helps prevent the leather from getting moldy or damaged during long-term use.

Cleaner selection: Choose a professional cleaner suitable for leather sofas. Avoid using care products containing wax or corrosive ingredients, which may cause damage to the leather.

Daily care and precautions

1. Avoid direct sunlight: Long-term direct sunlight will make the leather hard and fade. Therefore, the sofa should be placed in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight.
2. Keep it ventilated and dry: Too humid or dry environment will accelerate the aging of leather. Therefore, make sure that the room is well ventilated and maintain appropriate humidity.
3. Avoid contact with hard objects: Do not place hard or sharp objects on the sofa to avoid scratching the leather. At the same time, avoid jumping or stepping on the sofa to avoid damage to the sofa.
4. Correct sitting posture: Irregular sitting methods can easily damage the sofa, such as sitting on the armrests or edges of the sofa. Therefore, we should maintain a correct sitting posture to avoid unnecessary pressure on the sofa.

After reading the article, check the maintenance of the sofa in our home. Welcome to leave a message at any time for us to consult about the repair and maintenance of the sofa. Fajiani team will answer all your questions attentively as we can, and help take care of every family's funiture at any time.