As weease into spring cleaning season, now is a great time to tackle a sofa refresh.
And finally, before replacing your covers, give your seat cushions a good plumping.
This should help to circulate the smell out of existence.
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Be careful to avoid leaving any covers in direct sunlight so they dont bleach or fade.
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This is especially true if the scent is triggered by an animal.
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If thats the case, consider a laundry or fabric spray.
But for other fabrics, this is an easy and effective fix.
prior to beginning cleaning upholstery, it’s always important to look for the care label.
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Some materialssuch asmicrofiberor linencan be easily spot treated, while otherslike suedewill need a more delicate approach.
And some, such as leather, might simply benefit from a thorough wipe downwith a microfiber cloth.
You should also be sure to give your sofa a thorough vacuum before steam cleaning.
