How to Deep Clean a Couch — Without Losing Your Mind
Let’s Get Real About Couch Cleaning Alright, let’s be honest for a sec—when was the last time you actually deep cleaned your couch? And I don’t mean fluffing the pillows and hoping the smell of last week’s takeaway disappears. I’m talking a proper, get-into-the-crevices, freshen-the-fabric kind of clean. For the longest time, I just ignored it. A quick vacuum here, maybe a febreze spritz there, and boom—done. But over time, that ‘lived-in’ charm turned into a straight-up funk. That’s when I knew it was time for the deep clean. It’s not the most exciting task, but it’s one of those things that actually feels satisfying once it’s done. Start With a Good Vacuum (Like, Really Good) You’d be amazed at what hides in your couch. Crumbs, pet hair, dust bunnies, even that lost earring you thought vanished forever. Grab the vacuum with the upholstery attachment and go all in—seams, cushions, under the cushions, behind the couch if you can move it. I once found a whole sock back the...