Ways You Can Make Your Sofa Last Longer

So, just bought a nice new sofa? It would be a shame if anything were to happen to it. But the fact is that most furniture quickly loses its look and luster due to rough use and a lack of regular cleaning and maintenance. But it’s easy to keep your sofa looking fresh and in one piece and to refurbish it when it finally starts to wear out. Here a few great suggestions of ways you can make your sofa last longer!

Go Easy on It

Whether your kids are doing dive-bombs or you’re throwing yourself back onto it, don’t treat your sofa like gym equipment. Take it easy and make it a no-gymnastics zone. Constant strain can harm the inner connections and joinery of the couch’s support system and wear out the springs or padding. To prevent excessive wear, it’s also a good idea to switch up your seating arrangements. Always sitting in the same spot at the same angle can dent the cushions and make them saggy, baggy, and quickly worn out.

Fluff, Clean, and Vacuum

It’s easy to think of couches as permanent things that just sit there and require little upkeep, but that’s not the case. Keep your sofa in good shape by giving it regular cleaning and TLC. Keep both the cushions and the area beneath them vacuumed—you’d be shocked by how much debris gets trapped under there. If your sofa has slipcovers, wash and dry them once a month on the gentle cycle. For leather upholstery, there are special cleaners you can use to keep the material supple and clean. Finally, flip and fluff up the cushions periodically, rotating them like car tires to ensure even wear and tear.

Skip Meals

Food and drink can do a real number on your upholstery, so you might want to add a “no eating and drinking” rule to the “no gymnastics” one above. If you’re more casual about such things and occasionally enjoy meals and snacks on the sofa during movie nights, take steps to protect the couch’s upholstery. Scotchgard is good for washable fabrics and will make your couch’s surface resistant to spills, stains, grease, and more. Consider laying blankets over the sofa’s surface and ensure that a table with handy coasters is within easy reach, so you don’t have to balance dishes and glasses on laps and armrests. If you live in Houston, TX, you don’t want one of SuperNova’s brand-new living room sets looking like an old living room set just a week after installation!

Tighten Things Up

One way you can make your sofa last longer is to tweak things a little bit every now and again. Tighten up the screws and check to make sure nails aren’t coming loose. If they are, screw or tap them back into place. When you move the furniture, be sure to handle it gently. Sudden bumps and drops can loosen the connections between parts. Treat your couch right, and it’ll keep you comfy for a very long time.