Lucy Henderson

If you have a tough stain on your sofa cushions, like wine or chocolate, you may wonder if your cushions are ruined. The good news is that most stains are removable, some at home and some by professionals. So can sofa cushions be dry-cleaned? Yes, some couch cushions can be dry-cleaned. Keep reading to discover … Read more

Lipgloss and lipstick stains are tricky to remove if you don’t know the right way to do it. First of all, don’t throw couch and cushion covers into the washing machine without treating the stain first. Secondly, treat stains ASAP (don’t let stains sit). Keep reading to learn exactly how to get lipgloss out of … Read more

The normal pH level for humans is 7.4, which is more acidic than leather. The pH difference causes a reaction with leather and thus damage. That’s where the darkening and hardening of the leather happens. So the answer to the question, “Can sweat damage a leather couch?” is yes. Keep reading to learn how to … Read more

Microfiber sofas can be tough to clean because microfiber is usually made from polyester or a polyester blend and is susceptible to watermarks. Polyester is oleophilic (it has a strong affinity for oils). This is why frequently used parts of the couch quickly start to look soiled. Keep reading for my six tips on how … Read more

Learn how to clean leather couch, including white leather and faux leather. Plus, find out how to remove red wine, oil, mold, gum, ink, and water stains from leather. Table Of Contents What You’ll Need How To Clean A Leather Couch: Directions Step 1: Wipe The Couch Clean Using a clean microfiber cloth and warm, … Read more

According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 20 million people in the US have a dust mite allergy. Dust mites are hard to get rid of because they’re too small to see with your eyes, and they live on dead skin cells that people and pets shed, making the couch a primary spot for mites to … Read more

Here’s how to clean velvet couch in three steps: vacuum, spot clean, and steam clean the sofa. Keep reading to learn what stain remover you should use, how to steam velvet fabric upholstery, and how often you should clean velvet furniture. Table Of Contents Types Of Velvet Used In Furniture Below is every primary type … Read more

In most cases, you don’t need to hire a professional to clean couch upholstery. In this article, we’ll walk through how to clean sofa upholstery at home in just a few steps, even if you don’t have a stain-resistant couch. (As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to clean cloth car seats because the methods … Read more

A UNICEF study found that there are typically more germs on the family sofa than on a toilet seat, so regular cleaning is important. Keep reading to learn how to clean couch cushions — including machine washing your cushion covers, spot-cleaning, removing urine, eliminating odors, and more. Table Of Contents Couch Cleaning Codes Before you … Read more