Designer Sofa Care: Keeping a Statement Piece Looking Its Best

A sculptural, curved sofa is usually a bigger investment than a standard three-seater, and its shape tends to create folds and crevices that collect dust more than a flat-backed couch does. A short routine keeps it looking sharp between deeper cleans.

Dust and vacuum regularly

A soft, non-shedding cloth handles surface dust. For fabric covers, an upholstery vacuum attachment gets into the folds; for leather, a lightly damp cloth followed by an immediate dry with a soft towel works well.

Get to spills fast

On fabric, blot — don't rub — with a dry cloth as soon as a spill happens. On leather, wipe gently with a damp cloth and follow with a leather conditioner afterwards.

Keep it out of direct sun and heat

Direct sunlight fades fabric over time and heat dries out leather. Position it away from windows and radiators where you can.

A few extra habits that help

Keep pets off it where you can — fibres and leather both show claw and shedding damage over time.
Watch for keys, jewellery, or anything sharp in pockets before sitting down.
Check the manufacturer's care tag — it'll tell you whether the cover is water-safe (W), solvent-only (S), either (WS), or vacuum-only (X).

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about designer sofa care: keeping a statement piece looking its best.

Will the stain come out completely?

We can't promise a specific result. What comes out depends on the fabric, how old the stain is, its condition, and any prior treatment. We'll give you an honest assessment before starting.

How do you decide which cleaning method to use?

We inspect the fabric and check the manufacturer's care code (W, S, WS or X) where one exists, then choose a method suited to that fabric — hot-water extraction, steam cleaning, low-moisture cleaning or a solvent-based approach.

Is steam cleaning the same as hot-water extraction?

Not exactly. Steam cleaning uses steam vapour, while hot-water extraction applies a solution and water then extracts it back out with the soil. Both are used across our services depending on the fabric.

Do you clean leather?

Yes. Leather is cleaned and, where suitable, conditioned using products matched to the leather finish rather than fabric cleaning products.