When we’re not at work, running errands or cooking dinner, there’s one spot in the house we flock to: the couch. It’s where we binge episodes of our favorite shows, play games with family and even enjoy the occasional late-night snack. It only makes sense that we sometimes spill a drink or get crumbs in between the cushions. But for a piece of furniture that gets a ton of use, not everyone knows how to clean their couch the right way. Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care & Cleaning Lab, shares her expertise on the subject: “It's a good idea to vacuum away surface dust and debris at least once per month, especially if you eat on the couch or your pet calls it home too. Try to remove stains when you see them to keep them from setting in. Give the entire couch a deep cleaning with a portable cleaner if you have one once or twice a year, or more, depending on use.” The first step towards a cleaner couch is checking the care label — we’re here to break down what each one means and where to go from there with help from our cleaning experts.
Read more: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/a26978040/how-to-clean-a-couch/
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