How to Clean a Chaise Sofa
Regular tidying can go a long way to keeping your sofa clean
One thing that most people don't do often enough is clean their sofa. It's a pain and frankly, many people don't like all of the work involved in keeping furniture clean. Unfortunately, as a result of this, you will find a lot of build up of dust, dirt and hair in the couch pillows. If you even dare to look under the pillows of your couch, the possibilities for disgusting discoveries are endless. The good news is that we've got a few easy steps that will help you keep your sofa immaculate, with very little work.
The first big step to cleaning your chaise sofa is recognizing that the dirtiest areas are probably the ones you can't see. Regularly lift up the pillows and use a vacuum to suck up any dust that might be building up, or to remove any mystery products that might have fallen between the pillows while relaxing. In a similar manner, move the sofa regularly to allow yourself to vacuum the area behind it. This region is very vulnerable to build up of dust so be proactive. If you do it regularly, it won't be such a disgusting task and you will be less likely to put it off.
Vacuum the rest of the sofa regularly. While it might not make a huge difference, use the tube part of the vacuum and run it over the pillows, cushions and arms of the sofa in order to get out any dust particles that are building up. Doing this will help keep your sofa fluffy and looking fresh when visitors come by. It will also dig in deep to pull anything out that has been buried in the pillows for a long time.
Lastly, consider investing in a slipcover. While some people don't like the looks of slipcovers, they make cleaning your sofa significantly easier. Spill something on it? Throw it in the washer. If it still doesn't come out, throw away the slipcover. Better to lose a 30 dollar investment than the several hundred or more you spent on the sofa. Unfortunately, it's hard to find a great slipcover for a chaise sofa, but there are still some out there.
In the end, a little work can go a long way. Be proactive with your sofa and you will hopefully be able to keep it looking as good as new for years to come.
