Sofa beds work twice as hard as ordinary couches — seating by day, sleeping by night — which means twice the dust, sweat, and crumbs. Here’s a simple routine to keep yours fresh.
Weekly: vacuum everything
Use the upholstery attachment over the cushions, arms, and back, then open the bed and vacuum the mattress and the frame cavity. You’ll be amazed what collects in there.
Monthly: deodorise the mattress
Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda over the sofa-bed mattress, leave it for 30–60 minutes, then vacuum it up. It pulls out odours without any chemicals.
Spot-clean spills immediately
Blot (never rub) with a clean cloth, then treat according to the fabric code on the label: W (water-based cleaner), S (solvent only), WS (either), X (vacuum only — call a professional for stains).
Every 6–12 months: professional steam clean
Hot-water extraction removes the deep-set dirt, allergens, and dust mites that home methods can’t reach — especially important if anyone sleeps on it regularly. It also revives flattened fibres, so the sofa looks newer for longer.
Protect between cleans
A fitted mattress protector on the fold-out section and a washable throw over the seat cushions will halve your cleaning work.
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