Over time, upholstery turns dingy and develops a less-than-fresh smell. Spills leave behind dark, oily stains that are challenging to remove, especially if your furniture is covered with a delicate ...

From weekly upkeep to tackling stains and caring for your sofa long term ...

One of the more expensive mistakes I've made in my life was recently purchasing a white couch a month after bringing home a new puppy. While we haven't had any major accidents yet, we like to keep ...

We all have a favorite chair that gets lots of use because it “feels just right.” Whether it is covered with microfiber faux suede, brocade, or cotton ticking, it’s going to get dirty. We’ve talked to ...

Does your upholstered furniture look dingy and tired? Is your couch in desperate need of a clean? What about your car? Upholstery, like carpet, needs regular attention, says Shawn Bisaillon, owner of ...

At the Strategist, we love a thrifted find. Our former colleague Kayla Levy kept tabs on the free-stuff section of Craigslist; Hilary Reid, our resident Online Thrifter, is a self-proclaimed eBay ...

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If your sofa, mattress, or car upholstery has seen better days, it could probably benefit from a thorough cleaning. These bulky items often get neglected because they’re tricky to wash, but the right ...

Before tossing a new shirt into the wash, you’d probably check the instructions on its tag. Yet many of us would never think to take the same precaution before spot-cleaning the sofa. Turns out we ...