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Ellis Cochrane

How to clean a velvet sofa – no matter the dirt, stain or spill

open plan living and dining room with yellow velvet l-shaped sofa, armchair and foot stool with wooden coffee table in centre. Wooden floor and dog

We love velvet sofas but they’re not always the easiest to keep clean. Because of the plush material – which makes it super cosy and soft to sit on – it can quickly pick up pet hair, dust and debris. But there are some tried and tested ways for how to clean a velvet sofa to get it looking its best again.

Before you start attempting to clean your velvet sofa, it’s important to always check the care instructions for how to clean a sofa you own. Once you've clarified your best sofa's cleaning do's and don'ts you can have a go and put one of these expert-approved tips to the test. We promise your sofa will be looking good as new in no time. 

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