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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

I'm a Professional Cleaner and These Are the 3 Embarrassing Things I Always Notice About Dirty Couches When I Visit at Christmas – Plus, the Quick Fixes

A grey living room with grey couches, walls, carpet and vases. Between the couches is a white coffee table, and behind is a wood burner. To the right of the burner is a large decorated Christmas tree, and to the left is an artwork of a ram and an open doorway.

During the holidays, couches see extra use from guests, pets, and cozy movie nights – which makes them one of the very first things I notice when walking into a home.

And, even if your couch is relatively clean, a build-up of dust can make it look far less inviting and lead to musty odors. Luckily, with a little expert know-how, these are all easy and quick to fix.

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