Protecting upholstered furniture from bursting - useful tips

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1. Protecting upholstered furniture: how to prevent dents

2. How to restore the shape of seats

Dents formed on the seat of a sofa or chair are a problem that causes discomfort, worsens the aesthetics of the product and spoils the mood of the owners. In most cases, seats that have lost their shape can be restored, but their repair requires time, effort and money. But it is quite possible to ensure that the structure does not deform for a long time and retains its original appearance. Here are some useful tips to help protect your upholstered furniture from denting.

Protecting upholstered furniture: how to prevent dents

Of course, any upholstered furniture loses its elasticity over time. However, most often the appearance of dents is caused by improper use: mistakes made when caring for the upholstery, too intense load to which the product is subjected. To extend the life of your favorite sofa and prevent the seats from sagging, it is advisable to follow the recommendations of furniture specialists.

Tip #1: Keep your pillows in shape

Models of modern sofas are often equipped with stuffed soft cushions designed for sitting. These pillows require careful washing. If you wash them incorrectly, the filling will become crumpled, and dents will not be long in coming. Additional padding with the same material will help restore the pillow to its original appearance.

Tip No. 2. Protect furniture from moisture

Dampness is one of the worst enemies of upholstered furniture. Excessive humidity causes many problems:

• The springs begin to rust.

• Foam rubber becomes less elastic.

• The upholstery material wears out quickly.

As a result, dents form, which does not add beauty and comfort to upholstered furniture. Therefore, if tea, coffee or other liquid is spilled on the surface, you need to quickly remove it and dry the furniture, for example, using a hairdryer.

Tip No. 3. Calculate the load on upholstered furniture

Each piece of upholstered furniture is designed for a certain weight. Information about the maximum load is usually indicated in the design description, and you can also check it with the seller. It is not recommended to exceed the permissible load on furniture. If you place bulky household appliances or other heavy objects on the sofa, you should not be surprised at the formation of dents. Of course, the mark may disappear in a day or two, but in extreme cases, only replacing the spring block can help eliminate the consequences.

Tip No. 4. Say “No!” to alcohol

Alcohol and alcohol-based cleaning products are not the best means of caring for upholstered furniture. This rather aggressive substance instantly penetrates through the dense upholstery and, upon reaching the filler, destroys its structure. As a result, the material loses its elasticity and the seat becomes deformed. Alcohol is especially dangerous for foam rubber - polyurethane foam cells cannot withstand the destructive effects of alcohol-containing liquid.

Tip No. 5. Avoid using a steam generator

Since steam is moisture, it is not recommended to treat furniture with a steam generator. Once inside, the smallest particles of water may not evaporate completely, but stagnate. Gradually, the padding material will lose its uniformity, and the furniture seat will begin to press through.

Tip No. 6. Repair furniture in a timely manner

Even the most expensive materials sooner or later become unusable. In order for the furniture to serve its owners faithfully, it is important to change the upholstery, springs, filling and other structural elements on time.

Tip No. 7. Choose a good filler

When buying furniture, pay attention to the filler - it should hold its shape well. Here are some practical and pressure-resistant options:

1. Periotek, in terms of elasticity, resembles a high-quality spring block.

2. Natural latex is an elastic padding that quickly regains its shape.

3. Polyurethane foam is a material that easily adapts to the contours of the body and is practically not deformed.

Inexpensive furniture filled with foam rubber is not going to lose ground either. When giving preference to this filler, you need to pay attention to the density: it should be at least 25 kg/m2.

How to restore the shape of seats

If the shape of the seats of upholstered furniture has nevertheless acquired an unsightly appearance, you can try to restore the product. To do this you need:

• Turn the furniture over so that the frame is visible - this will help identify the nature and extent of damage.

• If the base is broken, you will have to replace it by selecting and carefully securing boards of suitable size.

• If the filling is deformed, it is worth removing the upholstery material using an anti-stapler and changing the soft “filling” of the furniture.

• The problem of broken springs is solved by removing them using pliers and carefully screwing in new parts.

However, lack of experience and skills can lead to hopeless damage to upholstered furniture, so it is better not to take risks, but to entrust the work to specialists.

The Garda Decor store sells designer upholstered furniture that has excellent characteristics of strength, reliability, and wear resistance. Thanks to the use of high-quality upholstery, the best fillings, and spring blocks that can withstand heavy loads, it will delight its owners with beauty and comfort for many years.