Sofa maintenance secrets: How to keep your sofa looking good over time

Are you fond of your sofa and don’t want to change it? Here are some tips to keep it looking like new despite the passing years!

How to maintain your sofa for a long time: tips not to be missed

A sofa is for life…Or almost. It can certainly be a life long companion in our home, if we take care of it in the right way. With a little care and proper cleaning, our sofa can last for many years without ever losing its charm, continuing to enhance the ambience of our home. Here are some tips to keep a sofa beautiful for longer – despite the passage of time.

Long-lasting sofa? Tips on how best to protect it

In order to protect your sofa as much as possible and prevent it from being easily damaged and able to last over the years, it is important to follow these small precautions:

• Do not expose your sofa to direct sunlight. It sounds trivial, but if the sun’s rays directly hit your sofa, the covering is more likely to discolour. Therefore, to avoid such problems make sure you pay attention to its exposure when deciding on the position of your sofa. For leather sofas, you should also pay attention to other heat sources (such as radiators) which could damage the leather.
• Use sofa covers, throws and blankets to protect it. Do you have children or pets? Don’t put your sofa at risk! Instead, a nice slipcover, or a throw, or a blanket is a good way to prevent your sofa from getting unnecessarily dirty and ruined!
• Pay attention to the clothing with which you sit on your sofa. What we wear and sit on the sofa with can also affect its durability. In the case of light-coloured sofas, be careful about sitting with jeans and coloured clothes, especially if they are new or fade easily. Like this you can avoid dye stains on your sofa. The same goes for bags and backpacks. In fact, to avoid stains and damage it is better not to put or, worse still, throw them carelessly on your sofa.
• Reshape your cushions on a regular basis. Finally, even reshaping your cushions once a day by hand can help you keep your sofa for longer.

A sofa that never gets old: Cleanliness is key

In addition to the above precautions, proper and regular cleaning of your sofa is fundamental for good maintenance. For example, fabric sofas can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and, if the covers are removable, they can be washed comfortably in the washing machine. To remove stains, various methods can be used such as vinegar and water or Marseille soap.

Leather sofas should be brushed regularly, taking care not to scratch the upholstery. It is also important to take immediate action on stains.

If you want to know how to clean your sofa and remove stains according to the type of covering (fabric, leather, velvet), you can read an in-depth article here:

• How to clean your sofa: tips for all types of upholstery

Keep your sofa for longer: Renew it in an easy way!             

Sometimes your sofa may start to wear out over the years despite the measures outlined in this article. However, don’t despair! Before changing it, you can always try to renew it! How? For example, you can have it reupholstered, change the covering or modify the composition of its modules (if it is a modular sofa).

Read more:

• How to renew your sofa

Long-lasting sofas, focus on quality: Calia Italia models recommended by consumers

Obviously, the durability of a sofa depends very much (and above all) on the quality of the materials and how it is made. For this reason, if you want a sofa that will stand the test of time, it is always better to make an investment by choosing first-rate models, made with first-class leathers and fabrics and with a high level of craftsmanship. For Calia Italia sofas, this is always the case. Below you will find some of the models most loved by our customers and that could be the stars of your home for a long time:

• Toby Wing: This model is known as the “sofa with wings” thanks to its backrests and sliding armrests, which allow the seat to be extended considerably to become an actual day bed. Comfortable, durable and functional, it is perfect for an unparalleled comfort experience.

• Fox Trot: A modular sofa (with the possibility of adding a chaise-longue and footstool) that embraces you with a curvaceous design and geometric workmanship, creating the effect of a soft and cosy quilt.

• Romeo: With its linear design suspended on steel bases, this model is an absolute star of the furnishing world and is also equipped with a liftable headrest for optimal comfort.

There is also the Romeo Relax, with recliners that allow you to stretch out footrests and headrests, which can be raised electrically thanks to the touch pad next to the armrest.

• Elisir:  This model has soft shapes resting on slender, rigorous spiked feet, and a mechanism inside the backrest that allows its height to be increased. It is sofa that combines elegance and comfort.

• Hip Hop: This is one of Calia Italia’s best sellers. Thanks to its particular silhouette, it creates a soft curve that combines seat and lumbar support to accommodate the body and create a never before tried comfort experience.

• Venere: This model is characterised by a slim, enveloping structure and soft cushions that provide an experience of pure comfort.