Are Sofa Covers Machine Washable? How to Avoid Shrinkage, Fading — And When Never to Launder at Home

Beige living room with white coffee table and beige bench seat sofa.

Sofas are often designed and styled to be the primary focal point in living spaces. They're majestic and comfy but the one thing that can deplete the aesthetic is an unclean sofa. Since they're such a hotspot for hanging out, they need regular maintenance for proper upkeep.

Learning how to clean a sofa is imperative, but if you're lucky, you can get away with cleaning your sofa covers instead. The best port of call is to add a regular washing session to your cleaning routine.