Living on the Northern Beaches means sunshine, sand, and a constant battle between your furniture and the outdoors sneaking inside. Your couch becomes ground zero. It catches snacks, sunscreen smears, pet hair, and the occasional juice box disaster. So the big question is: how often should you get it cleaned? Discover more!
Once a year is a decent rule of thumb if you don’t use the sofa much. Maybe it’s in the formal living room, the one nobody actually sits in except during family holidays. That kind of furniture can survive a longer break between cleans.
But let’s be honest, most of us don’t live like that. If your couch is part of the daily routine—naps, movie marathons, dogs that think they’re human—it needs more frequent care.
Got pets? Think every six months. Fur doesn’t just sit on top; it settles in. And dogs bring in who-knows-what from the yard. If they’ve claimed the sofa as their throne, twice a year might even be cutting it close.
Kids in the mix? Multiply the mess. Between spills, crumbs, and mystery goo, three to four cleanings a year will keep the furniture from becoming a biohazard. Spaghetti sauce waits for no one.
If someone in the house has allergies, it’s a different ballgame. Pollen, dust mites, and invisible sneeze triggers love hiding in cushions. A quarterly clean can make a noticeable difference.
In between, keep things under control. Run the vacuum over the fabric weekly. Blot spills quickly, don’t scrub like a maniac. Rotate cushions if they’re looking a little lopsided. Open the windows on breezy days—fresh air still works better than most air fresheners.
There’s no single right answer, just a rhythm that works for your home. Listen to your furniture. If it smells weird or feels grimy, it’s probably trying to tell you something.
Carpet Cleaners North Shore
119 Fiddens Wharf Rd, Killara NSW 2071
(02) 8310 7640