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How to Care for Chenille Corner Sofas So They Look New for Years

How to Care for Chenille Corner Sofas So They Look New for Years

Chenille is one of the most comfortable upholstery fabrics available, but its raised pile behaves differently from a flat weave and it rewards a slightly different care routine. This guide explains what chenille actually is, why it shades and crushes, and how a weekly vacuum with a soft brush head does more to protect colour than any cleaning product. It covers rotating and plumping cushions on a corner layout where one end always takes the most use, lifting flattened pile with careful brushing and steam, and blotting spills correctly to avoid the pale watermark rings chenille is prone to. You will also find guidance on decoding UK upholstery care codes, protecting fabric from radiators and summer sunlight, managing pet hair, running an annual deep clean, and choosing a chenille that will age well from the outset. It closes with answers to the questions we are asked most often about washing covers, shedding and shiny patches....