Quick Care Tips for Upholstery

Hoover your upholstery

You can give your upholstery a new lease of life by hoovering it, which will help to remove dust and dirt and refresh the colour of the fabric. The small but wide attachment for your hoover (the one with a small velvety strip on it) is intended for upholstery. For the arms and any pleats, you can try a soft, clean brush too.

Mop up spillages as quickly as possible

Use a dry, absorbent kitchen towel or clean cloth. Place this over the spillage and press gently to absorb as much of the spill as you can. No rubbing or scrubbing please! This can make the stain worse. Adding more liquid to the stain can result in watermarks or discolour the dye in the fabric, so avoid this too. If you use a cleaner, always pre-test it on a less obvious part of the furniture such as the back or under a cushion.

Get the professionals in for tricky stains

If stains just won't budge we recommend contacting a certified company that can send professional upholstery cleaners to your home. They will see the symbol which indicates which chemical wash and method to use. The little bar under the circle reminds them that our products need to be treated with a milder process (than standard) to stop any shrinkage.

Keep upholstery out of sunlight and heat

They can cause lovely bright colours to fade and reduce the lifespan of fabric.

Rotate and plump cushions to maintain their shape

To keep our feather, foam and eco fibre cushions at their comfy best, make sure to rotate them
Pick the cushion up from the corners and give it a good whack on each side to get the feathers moving.
Give the centre of each cushion a good bash so it's nice and neat. Then sit back and relax!

Keep bums on seats

Avoid perching on the edge of the cushions or the arms as this may cause the fillings or fabric to lose their shape. The same goes for kids - shoes off and try to avoid bouncing on the sofa! Be careful of sharp things that may catch on your sofa too. If you find a snag, carefully snip the loose thread with a pair of scissors.

Don't forget the feet

All woods have a unique grain pattern and shades may vary a little. It's part of their natural charm. Wooden feet don't need much TLC but keep free from dust by wiping with a clean cloth every now and then. Steer clear of spray polishes or solvent cleaners as these may damage the wood (or fabric if spilled).
Quick care tips for different upholstery types
Velvet upholstery: Velvets are prone to mark a little under pressure. Most pressure marks are easily removed by gently steaming and brushing the velvet with a soft brush.

Upholstery with removable covers

If your sofa or armchair is fitted with removable covers, please don't put them in your washing machine - head to a dry cleaner.

Upholstery with fixed covers

This includes your seat, scatter and back cushions. Get a professional upholstery cleaner in, they can clean your sofa in situ.

Leather upholstery

Leather is a natural product so no two hides are the same so you can expect some variation. Our extremely hardy leathers look even better and get softer with time. Dust weekly using a clean soft cloth and clean quarterly by wiping over with a lukewarm, mild solution of a pure soaping agent such as Lux Flakes. Opt for a slightly damp cloth and always make sure that you don't over-soak the cloth. Please don't use saddle soap or any other specialty cleaning products, we can assure you your leather upholstery won't like it. If you spill something, blot (never rub) the spot immediately with a dry absorbent cloth. Be careful with sharp objects, like belt buckles, as they can scratch the leather.

Shearer upholstery

Sheepskin is naturally robust and durable, but a little extra TLC goes a long way to keep it looking tip-top. Make sure not to put your shearer upholstery anywhere damp (be careful if you're putting it in storage for example) as this can damage the natural pelt. If you drop food, scoop it up quickly and try not to smush it further into the wool pile. For spills, treat shearer as you would other upholstery - blot the area with a damp cloth (never rub) but also give it a brush. We recommend brushing regularly when dry too.