How to Care for Cotton Sofas So They Look New for Years

Cotton sofas stay looking new through three simple habits: weekly vacuuming with a soft brush, immediate blotting of spills and monthly cushion rotation. Add protection from direct sunlight and you have addressed nearly everything that ages a natural fibre cover. This guide explains how cotton behaves as an upholstery fabric, how to read the care codes printed on the label, and what to do in the first minute after a spill so the mark does not set. We cover preventing the damage that cannot be undone, washing removable covers without shrinkage, protecting the frame and cushions as well as the fabric, and knowing when a sofa needs refreshing rather than replacing. There is specific guidance for the marks that appear most often, including tea, wine, grease, ink and pet accidents, along with a short seasonal routine that keeps a cotton sofa in good condition through fading in summer and damp in winter....