How to keep an upholstered sofa clean

Know your fabric code

Look under the cushion for W, S, W/S or X. It tells you whether water-based cleaners are safe. On S-code fabric, water leaves rings.

Weekly habits

Vacuum with an upholstery tool, including under cushions. Flip and rotate cushions so they wear evenly.

Spills and body oils

Blot spills right away. Arm covers or throws protect the areas where body oil builds up.

Protecting a sofa from sun, pets and kids

Keep light-colored sofas out of direct sun to prevent fading, use washable throws where pets sleep, and set a no-food rule on light fabrics if you can. For households with kids and pets, a professional clean every 6 months keeps body oils and stains from setting permanently.

Professional cleaning

Every 12 months, or every 6 months with pets and kids.

Around Long Island

We clean sofas and sectionals in every town, including Garden City, Rockville Centre, Commack and Bay Shore.