Maintenance of your sofa cover

One of the best things about the installation of a sofa cover is that it makes the cleaning process much, much easier. Most Sofa covers And armchairs can even be machine washed. And, as it is an alternative to the replacement of the fabric which can be bet and removed as many times as desired, it can also be washed as many times as necessary.

 

Of course, although they are resistant, the sofa covers are not indestructible and poor maintenance can ruin this perfect cover which goes so well on the sofa and coordinates so well with the rest of the decoration of the living room.

So many problems that can be avoided by taking some precautions to wash your sofa covers without problem.

How to wash your sofa covers without problem

To wash your sofa covers and make them as perfect as when you have put on them for the first time, you must take two basic recommendations into account:

• First, follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding maintenance and washing. These indications are on the label and constitute the easiest and easiest way to keep a sofa cover in perfect condition for a long time.
• Second, if the cover should be washed in a washing machine, avoid long washing cycles and opt for shorter cycles. In any case, it is better not to exceed 40 ° C, in fact, the ideal is to wash a sofa cover at 30 ° C.

Chemicals and home remedies to remove stains from the sofa fabrics are completely not recommended. But if they should be used, it is better to do a small test on an unrevasion of the cover, in this way you can check if the remedy damages the fabric without damaging the whole garment.

To dry your sofa cover, it is best to choose a warm and well ventilated place, but where the sun does not hit directly.

Before placing the cover washed on the sofa, make sure it is completely dry, because humidity could penetrate inside the sofa.

What is the ideal washing temperature for a sofa or armchair cover?

To extend the lifespan of sofa or armchairs covers, a series of aspects must be followed and taken into account during the washing process. So that the fabric does not undergo significant depreciation and wear, Do not wash at temperatures above 30 degrees. Too high a temperature and significant washing time will damage your sofa cover.

If, for any reason, the cover has a persistent task, it is better to treat it before putting it in the washing machine. To do this, take a small test at one end of the fabric to check that the fabric of the cover supports said maintenance product. You can always reduce it with water so that it is not too aggressive and let it soak for a few minutes.

Is the sofa cover label important?

The most important thing to keep in mind is the label of the product. You can see symbols. 

To dry it, it is Not recommended to use the dryer or the spinner during the washing process. If you cannot do otherwise, opt for light drying ideally in cold air, or almost the minimum for the fabric does not depreciate.

Did you know that stretch sofa covers don't need to be ironed?

All our extensible, multi-extensible and super-extensible covers do not need to be ironed. Being fabrics with maximum elasticity and adaptability to the shape of the sofa, iron is not necessary. This aspect will be essential because it will increase its sustainability. 

Sofa cover, economical and easy to maintain solution

One of the advantages sofa cover, apart from protection, is the ease of the cleaning process. Sofas covers and armchairs Can be washed by washing, so they are very practical in case of stains. And if there is a difficult task on your sofa cover, you will not have to pay an expensive cleaning service for your sofa. It is undoubtedly a economical solution in every way.

As you can see in this article, the maintenance of a sofa or armchair cover is very simple. If you respect the washing aspects and instructions, you are sure to enjoy your sofa cover for a long time. 

Finally, do not forget that in the event of a question or doubt about the maintenance of your sofa covers, you can always count on the advice of the team of the Housse workshop.