Maintaining Your New Upholstered Furniture

Maintaining the quality of your new upholstered furniture is essential to ensure its longevity and aesthetics. Here are some tips to help you keep your upholstered furniture in excellent condition.

Rotate and Flip Cushions

Rotate and flip the seat and back cushions monthly to distribute wear evenly. This helps to maintain the shape and firmness of the cushions. The foam compresses the feathers, and the down will pack down. To keep the cushions and pillows looking fresh, it’s essential to fluff them. This allows them to puff up and expand back to their original shape.

Vacuum your upholstery regularly to remove dust, dirt, and debris. Use a brush attachment to clean the fabric's surface gently. Also, unzip the cushions and pillows every few months and vacuum using the crevice tool on the inside top, side, and bottom of the cushion and casings. Be gentle with your furniture to avoid tears, pulls, or damage. Avoid sitting on the arms or back edges of the sofa.

Address Spills Promptly

Blot spills immediately with a clean cloth to prevent stains. Avoid rubbing, as it can spread the stain. Use a mild fabric cleaner as per the manufacturer's guidelines. Different fabrics require specific cleaning methods. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and caring for your particular fabric type.

Schedule professional upholstery cleaning annually or as needed. Just like you bring your clothing to the dry cleaner, the same is true with your furniture; professional cleaners have the expertise and equipment to deep-clean and revitalize upholstery.

Regular Inspections

Periodically check for loose threads, tears, or any damage to address issues promptly before they worsen. Keep sharp objects away from the upholstery to prevent accidental punctures or tears. Maintain a consistent humidity level in your home to avoid fabric shrinkage or stretching. In Florida, this is super important for the life of your furniture.

By installing drapery and shades to protect your fabrics from the sun. Position your upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and deterioration of the material.

When your furniture shows signs of wear or damage, consider reupholstering to give it a new lease on life. Always purchase high-quality new furniture with 8-way hand-tied springs, proper pitch and depth, double-dowelled joints reinforced by corner blocks, and legs engineered into the frame. This way you will have years of use and a quality frame if you need to reupholster later. You are saving old furniture from landing up in a landfill somewhere.

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