Are you sick of your old, over-worn, or out-of style sofa? Then you’re probably tempted to head down to the furniture store to replace it! But have you thought about taking a second look to see if it’s possible to restore your existing sofa for only a fraction of the price? Check out these other sofa tips before throwing in the towel.
Upholstery Cleaning: If your main concern is that your sofa is dingy or dirty looking and has a bit of a smelly “funk”, then you are in luck. Upholstery cleaning can pep up your couch, making it look bright and smell fresh, and will certainly cost less than a new sofa all together! Hire a professional cleaning service for the best results and proper care of your sofa’s specific upholstery type. Find a local upholstery cleaner here. If you are more of a DIY type, then you can rent a Rug Doctor with a hand attachment to freshen it up and get the stains out.
Leather Repair: You might think that if your leather is ruined, so is your sofa. BUT, this is not always the case. In fact, many businesses specialize in leather repair, and you’d be amazed at what they can accomplish with your old leather. From cleaning to repairing tears, there’s a good chance they can fix your leather sofa’s imperfection. Find a leather repair specialist in your area here.
Fill cushions: If you sink down when sitting on the sofa, you may have a broken piece of wood in the frame, or you may simply need to add more fill to the cushions to ‘fluff’ them back up. Check out this WikiHow article that offers easy DIY fixes to your sagging sofa.
Reupholster: If your sofa has no structural problems, and you like the shape, style and comfort of the sofa itself, then consider reupholstering in an updated fabric. To tell if your sofa is in good structural condition, check to see if it wobbles when you jar or move it. If it is in good condition, it will not shake but will resist the impact. Also, listen for squeaking, it can be a sign of compromised structural integrity (it’s worth noting that most structural issues can, themselves, be repaired).
When all things are considered, it can be more environmentally friendly to repair your sofa instead of tossing it out entirely and will certainly leave you feeling less light in the wallet. But, if you are set on getting rid of it, there are several places where you can Sell, Trash or Donate it to someone who will give it a loving new home. If it’s past the point of salvaging or being usable at all, be sure to dispose of it properly at your local dump. Rent a moving truck or trailer if you don’t own a vehicle large enough to transport it. Also, be sure to use caution when moving your sofa. Don’t attempt to lift the sofa alone. Consider picking up some furniture sliders and a furniture dolly to save your back.
Are you ‘cleaning house’? Check out what else you should keep and what to throw away:
