A sofabed is not only a significant investment, it’s an essential and integral part of your home. Sofabeds can be a great addition to any room, however they are most often found in a houses spare bedroom and are used for when guests stay over for the night. So not only should your sofa bed be kept clean ready for the next guest, but they also play an important role in how guests perceive your home and its cleanliness.
So, if there is one thing we would recommend that you know it is how to clean your sofa bed in the correct way. So here you have it our top recommendations for how to keep your sofabed as good as new so it will last you for years to come.
How to clean up spills
Accidents will happen especially when your home has kids and pets in it. Spot cleaning as soon as a spill occurs is one suer fire way to help stop a spill from becoming a stain. We would always recommend that spills are firstly cleaned with a damp cloth. A new clean cloth with nothing more than water on it should be sufficient to clean up virtually any liquid if it is done straight away. Our sofabeds are manufactured with upholstery grade, man made fabrics that are good at repelling stains.
Aquaclean® technology
For even more peace of mind we would recommend choosing a fabric that is treated to withstand stains, which is where Aquaclean® technology comes in. Aquaclean is a revolutionary fabric treatment that allows you to clean stains on your sofabed using nothing more than water. This treatment provides you with simple fabric maintenance in the minimum amount of time to keep your sofa bed looking as good as new.
Aquaclean helps to remove the majority of household stains (wine, ink, sauce, fat, mud, chocolate, cream, etc.) making life easier and giving you more time for the more important things in life.
Sofabed.co.uk are proud to partner with Aquaclean and have introduced the Hampton Range of fabrics that has Aquaclean included. So whether you chose a modern sofabed like the Madrid Sofabed or a Classic design like the Chesterfield Sofabed you can partner it with Hampton Aquaclean fabrics.
How Does Aquaclean Work?
Aquaclean technology is an advanced fabric protector for upholstery of all kinds. It’s a treatment that covers every fibre with an invisible molecular layer that prevents dirt from penetrating the fabric. In Only Three Steps:
- Remove any excess residue on the upholstery.
- Apply water over the stain, either directly or using a damp cloth. Wait a few seconds.
- Press down over the stain with a damp cloth and rub gently over the fabric in circular movements. If the stain does not come off completely, repeat the process as required.
Sofabed Maintenance
All sofas and Sofabeds are comfortable spaces in your home where people eat, sleep and seat. Dust and crumbs are therefore inevitable and have a habit of getting into all the creases and crevices of a sofa bed. Regularly dusting and hoovering both the sofa and mattress surfaces prevents buildup and most importantly – keeps it clean. It is best to use your vacuum cleaner with an upholstery attachment (if possible) to gently remove dust and debris. Don’t forget to also vacuum under the seat cushions and around the edges of the frame.
Some Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning a Sofa Bed
Don’t use the washing machine
We would never recommend cleaning seat or back cushion covers in a washing machine, even at low temperatures. All the sofabeds that sofabed.co.uk make meet the UK Furniture and Fire regulations. As part of this all the fabrics we use contain a Flame retardant treatment. If these fabrics are washed in a washing machine it could affect this treatment and mean that the sofabed is no longer as flame retardant as it should be.
Say no to Chemical Cleaners
When you are cleaning your sofabed we would always recommend keeping away from chemicals, especially cleaning fluids containing bleach or solvents. These cleaners can potentially damage the upholstery or cause it to discolour. Instead use a damp clean cloth to remove any spills or stains and you will find it is equally effective.
To summarise
Making sure that your sofabed stays as good as the day you bought it is not rocket science. Regular cleaning combined with quick action on any spills should be the perfect solution. And for even more peace of mind you could consider choosing an Aqauclean fabric. Ready to take the plunge on a new sofabed, then why not check out our collection of beautiful sofabeds.