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Caring for a Sofa Slip Cover

A primary reason for purchasing a slip cover is to protect your furniture.  Sofas in particular can be quite costly.  There are numerous lines of luxury sofas and even if you manage to find a good sale you could end up spending a lot on your new furniture. Therefore it makes sense to want to protect your investment.

Sofa slip covers come in a variety of price ranges.  When you invest a lot in your sofa, you most likely will want an equally nice sofa slip cover to match the quality of the furniture itself.  The more you spend on your sofa slip cover, the more important it will be to care for it properly to extend its life.

Pay special attention to the cleaning instructions that come with your sofa slip cover as they can vary from product to product. Just like clothing, some can be washed in the machine.  However, others may need to be hand washed, spot cleaned or even dry cleaned.  Be sure to understand the proper cleaning method needed to keep your sofa slip cover nice looking for a long time.

It may also be wise to understand the cleaning requirements before purchasing your sofa slip cover.  If you buy online, look for descriptions in the advertisements that state the cleaning method recommended.  When shopping in department stores, be sure to read the care instructions included before checking out.  More expensive materials are often delicate and require specialized cleaning methods.  Keep this in mind when considering the total cost you are willing to spend over the years as dry cleaning costs can be quite high.  This is especially true for larger items like sofa slip covers.

Whether you choose easy care fabrics or those requiring some extra effort, investing in a sofa slip cover is a wise choice.  You will be protecting your larger furniture investment and be able to enjoy it for many years to come.