Making Your Upholstered Furniture Last


by James Carlson - Date: 2007-07-10 - Word Count: 302 Share This!

Upholstery is not a cheap item to replace. Because of that fact you probably want to make your upholstery last as long as possible. To do that you should read this article which will give you some quick tips on easy things you can do to make your upholstery last for years.

The number one thing you can do is pick the right material. This might sound simple but you need to make sure that you do not use your upholstery in the wrong room. Synthetics are great in a busy family room for example but a silk or white cotton will not last long there. So pick your upholstery based on its intended use, not just on its looks.

Another thing you can do to make your upholstery last is rotate the cushions often. Many couches and sofas have cushions that you can turn over or rearrange. Do this once a month to spread out the wear evenly. If you do not you will get one section that wears out quicker.

Yet another tip is to vacuum your upholstery often. This is a very neglected step but it is very important. Vacuum it once a week if possible but at least once every other week. If you do not vacuum it often you will leave a lot of dirt on the upholstery that will slowly wear down the fibers.

The last tip I have for you is to have your upholstery professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Have it cleaned every twelve to twenty four months depending on how much the upholstery is used. Do not try to clean it yourself because upholstery cleaning is complicated and you can easily ruin it.

That is all there is to it. Follow these simple tips and you can have upholstery that will last forever. Good luck to you.


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