5 Tips to Keep Your White Couch Clean

“Deserving nice things” can look like adding avocado to your lunch order and other times, it looks like giving into buying the white couch that’s been all over that dream-living-room Pinterest board. Surprisingly, this clean-aesthetic piece is as practical as it is pleasing. Working with Arhaus will make you confident that you don’t have to wait until your golden years to enjoy the things you love now. A slip-covered white couch can be enjoyed without worrying about dirt, dog hair or stains with these five tips:

Find The Right Fit

When you’re ready to make the purchase, do your research to make sure you buy a durable couch! If there is any room in the house that represents a lifestyle, it’s the living room. Whether your lifestyle includes having people over for “Bachelor” Monday’s, eating dinner on the couch, playing with cats, dogs or kids, you should find a couch that fits your lifestyle. Taking the time to look into frames, fabrics and cushions may seem tedious, but remember, this is an investment! Opt for that “sink-into” feeling for hours of relaxation.

Add a Slipcover

These aren’t your grandma’s plastic slipcovers. Add years to your couch with a protective layering. You don’t have to buy one that takes away from the beauty and construction of the couch. And why would you? You just invested time and money into it. There are options with texture, ties or even some that are a smooth, clean slate of white. Don’t forget the importance of fabric. For easy-to-clean ones, look first for microfiber, then cotton and linen. For example, Arhaus’ “The Tahoe” is equipped with tailored slipcovers for an easy-to-maintain, casual style. Opt for two colors so you can easily swap out when needed.

Treat it Right

Don’t wait for the first stain to happen. Get ahead of the mess and treat the couch with a fabric protector to help repel any spills or dirt. It will make cleaning easier for when your children spill juice or when your dogs drag dirt in from outside. Or you can buy a couch that offers stain resistant fabric like the ones at Arhaus. man cleaning home

Blot and Spot

Always have cleaning supplies on hand! There are a few products that will be your holy grail depending on the type of material you purchased. Pro tip: not all microfiber is the same. Before cleaning, search for the manufacturer’s tag which determines how to best treat the microfiber you have. You’ll find several letters: “W” means a water-based solution, “S” being a solvent-based cleaner, “S-W” is either a solvent or water-based cleaner and “X” means vacuum only!

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No matter if you’re using a homemade solution with vinegar, stain removal products or a rag damped in dish soap, blot and spot! Don’t try to rub the stain out because it will only push it deeper into the material and smear it around! Second pro tip: if you have slipcovers, wash them once a week alone! Don’t wash it in a load of whites because the fabric of a white towel can damage the material of the slipcover. Try not to use bleach since bleach can play a role in turning whites to yellows over time! Last pro tip: if you have pets, lint roll the couch once a week to get the hair off before it takes over the whole couch.man doing laundrymother and child in living roomliving room

Rules Make The Difference

Rules aren’t fun, but they are when they help keep your white couch clean! Come up with a few simple rules to help avoid messes. A few like a no-shoes rule, keeping drinks on the side table or no eating in the living room will do!