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Upholstered furniture care guide

Check out our helpful videos and care tips on keeping your upholstered furniture looking fabulous.

Upholstery and cushion care

The videos below offer bitesize advice on everything from looking after recliners to plumping your cushions.


Fabric recliners

Leather recliners

Fixed-cushion fabric furniture

Loose-cushion fabric furniture

Fixed-cushion leather furniture

Our top tips to keep your upholstered furniture looking great

Keep cool: place furniture at least 50cm away from direct heat sources like radiators and fires.

Stay in the shade: avoid overexposing upholstery to sunlight to prevent colour fading.

Bums on seats: try not to sit on sofa and chair arms as this can
damage the frame.

Avoid the edge: don't sit on cushions edges to keep them evenly supportive and shaped.

All about the base: move sofas and chairs by lifting from the base, don't drag them by arms.

Plump it up: keep cushions in good condition by plumping and straightening them daily.

Move around: rotate cushions and move between all seats to ensure your furniture wears evenly.

Daily care: use the Union Jack technique every day to keep upholstery in tip-top condition.

Watch out for everyday wear and tear

Dye transfer

Some clothing dyes, like indigo used in denim, can quickly transfer to fabric and leather upholstery.

Abrasion:

Heavy clothing fabrics like denim and some textured fabrics can be abrasive to upholstery.

Cosmetics:

Some body products, hair gels, tanning lotions and cosmetics can damage fabrics, leather and finishes.

Sharp objects:

Buckles, toys, jewellery and pet claws can snag fabrics and cause tears and pulls. If you see a snag, don’t pull it – just cut it with scissors.

Heat:

Don’t let any direct heat sources such as flames or radiators come into contact with your upholstery, and avoid direct sunlight exposure too.

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Upholstery Care Kits

Fabric care kit

Fabric Care Kit

Contains everything you need for optimum fabric care.

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Leather Care Kit

Keep 100% real leather at its best with this handy kit.

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