How to Move and Store a Sofa
Storing a sofa is a straightforward process, but it’s one you want to get right. Maybe you’re putting away a sofa bed that you bring home once or twice a year for guests, or maybe you’re moving and need to store your sofa few months. Whatever the case, if you do it incorrectly your sofa can take serious damage. This can include broken wooden parts, out-of-shape cushions, and even mold growth. Follow these steps to clean and store your sofa properly. Cleaning The first step is to clean your sofa. Using your vacuum cleaner and its cushion-cleaning attachments. Vacuum all over and inside the sofa. If you can, steam vacuum it next. This will clean up ground-in dirt. If you don’t have access to a steam vacuum, you can clean it with a cloth and some mild detergent mixed in plenty of water. Test the detergent water on a hidden spot to see how well it does, and if it works well, spot-clean the sofa where needed. Preparing to Move Let the sofa dry for a day. Then, remo...