Corner Settee

If you spend most nights in front of the TV on your corner settee eating crisps then you probably already know, although perhaps don’t want to think about, the fact that sofas sometimes need cleaning. If you were wearing a particular shirt for a week straight without cleaning it people would think you were mad. Or at least slovenly. Yet, here we are sitting on the same bit of fabric or leather night after night (even eating on it!) and most of us let it go months or more without a proper cleaning. Don’t make excuses that a sofa isn’t the same as a shirt because you’re not sitting on it bare arsed. I assume you wear undergarments beneath your pants, it doesn’t make going a fortnight in the same pair of blue jeans any less disturbing to contemplate.

Like clothing, not all sofas are made of the same material and so they need to be cleaned differently. Leather is easiest to clean, but there are even different types of leather and some are more sensitive than others to chemicals. So pay proper attention when cleaning a leather corner settee.  No matter what your sofa is made out of, discoloration is something you will need to consider. That, and the manufacturer’s warranty. If your sofa is still under warranty then call up the manufacturer and ask them what cleaning products are acceptable. You’ll want the model and style numbers from your sofa. These can sometimes be found on the bottom, so you may need to turn it over. If you have a corner settee it won’t be fun but there is likely to be a label under there somewhere.

Actually, even for older sofas you should probably give the manufacturer a ring and find out what they have to say about cleaning their product. If you’ve got microfiber then you’re going to need to be triply careful and expert advice from the people who make it is usually a good bet. Other fabrics range from cotton to wool, although many cloth sofas are also made with synthetic fibers of some sort or other. Every company has their own formula for “polyester” so cleaning recommendations may also vary. There are also stores online that offer specific cleaning solutions, ranging from the type of fabric to the type of stain.

Mainly, take care of your sofa. Something you use every day that is an important part of your routine should never be taken for granted. Spend some time to take care of the things you love so they can take care of you. That corner settee might just last a few years longer if you give it proper care before it gets too worn down.