Cushion Maintenance slows the normal General Usage Wear for Upholstery Furniture.

Here is the quick and short list to help ensure your sofa or loose seat cushions are maintained as long as possible. 

1. Distribute Weight Evenly When sitting, try to distribute your weight evenly across the cushions to avoid creating deep impressions. Avoid jumping or standing on cushions.

2. Rotate Cushions Rotate and flip the cushions to ensure even wear and use. This helps prevent one side from becoming more worn out than the other. Rotate and flip weekly to monthly depending on use.

3. Fluff the Cushions Regularly fluff the cushions to redistribute the filling and prevent them from becoming flat or misshapen. Fluff weekly to monthly depending on use.

What is normal General Usage Wear for Upholstery Furniture?

This occurs over a period of time from months to years and may be dependent on quality of materials, cushion fill type, frequency of use, type of use, and maintenance. Here are examples:

Surface Flattening: The cushions may develop flattened areas or indentations where people commonly sit, especially in high-use spots.

Loss of Firmness: The cushions may become less firm and supportive as the foam or filling compresses and breaks down with frequent use.

Edge Wear: The edges and corners of the cushions might show more wear compared to the center, becoming rounded or less crisp.

Seam and Stitching Wear: The seams and stitching may show signs of wear, such as fraying or slight loosening, especially in high-stress areas.

Fabric Fading: Exposure to sunlight, cleaning, and regular use can cause the fabric to fade or become discolored. UV Resistant Fabrics minimize fading.

Minor Stains and Spills: Small stains and spills that occur from everyday activities, like eating or drinking on the sofa, are common. Performance Fabrics or Stain Resistant Fabric Treatments minimize stains taking root.

Pilling: Fabric may develop small balls or “pills” from friction, which is common in many types of upholstery material.

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