Care for your Upholstery

Keep your furniture upholstery looking as good as new.

When it comes to stubborn stains, fast action makes all the difference - take the following steps to sort out those trouble-spots. To aid you in your efforts, it's a good idea to buy a Carpet & Furniture Care Kit. Since regular cleaning solutions can cause damage to some types of furniture materials, this is a good investment.

See our video section for related tips such as How to Get Wax Off Carpets & How to Get Chewing Gum Off Clothes.

If your carpets and furniture have been damaged by a flood, find out what you need to do when tackling Flood Damage & Restoration.

If you can't get the stains out despite your best efforts, booking a professional service is easy - see Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners. When your furniture needs mending, get a fuss-free fix with one of our Furniture Repairmen.

Keep It Looking New:

1. Vacuum or brush gently to remove dust, watching out for delicate fringes or braids
2. Cut off any snags or loose ends and tuck them back in - never pull them
3. Sit on them, don't use them as a trampoline and keep pets off the furniture
4. Use arm caps - this is the area that shows most wear.
5. Swap the cushions around every week and plump them up regularly
6. Avoid sitting on the edge of seat cushions, they could get distorted or damaged.
7. Wipe wood or decorative facings with a damp cloth to remove dust.
8. Blot that spot; check out our advice on dealing with stains.

Keep It Clean & Tidy:

1. Always follow the manufacturers cleaning and care instructions
2. Thoroughly clean all upholstery at least once a year to prevent ingrained dirt, or get a professional upholstery cleaner in to do it for you
3. Clean all upholstery at the same time to prevent irregular fading
4. Avoid stretching zips when removing and replacing covers
5. Get the best fit; put the covers back on when they're just slightly damp and never when wet
6. Put the covers back on in the right order: arms, seat area, back and valance
7. Allow the covers to settle on the furniture for a day so - if they do need ironing, do this after they've been fitted and use a damp cloth