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Last updated: April 2024
Accidents unfortunately do happen and so does general wear and tear – making it important to know how to care for your sofa bed. With the right care and maintenance, you can make the most of your purchase and keep it looking new for longer. Whether you need advice on how to clean a sofa bed, how to protect your new purchase, or tips for general care, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together this guide so you can have peace of mind, no matter what everyday life throws at it.
With the right day-to-day care, your sofa bed will be easy to maintain and keep looking pristine. There's no exact rule on how long a sofa should bed should last. That's because it depends on how often they're used and what their main purpose is – sofa or bed. Most important is to ensure you give yours the correct care – from vacuuming to cleaning stains. We'll explore all of this right here.
But first, it's important to note that sofa beds at Dreams come with a 1-year guarantee. However, for extra peace of mind you can purchase our Bedcover insurance plan which protects materials, construction and workmanship for 5 years. Accidental scuffs, spills and stains are also covered for the first 5 years. Find out more about Bedcover here.
Like any upholstered sofa, regular cleaning will keep a sofa bed looking fresh and presentable. Each fabric comes with its own care instructions, so make sure to check these when you first get your sofa bed, but here are our top tips:
If you’ve purchased our Dreams Bedcover on your sofa bed, you’ll be able to arrange for pro-fessional cleaning when any accidental spillages occur.
Depending on how often you use the sofa bed, you'll probably want to clean it daily or at least weekly. Even if no one has used it during the week, sofas can get dusty. We’ve grouped our cleaning and maintenance care tips into daily and weekly instructions.
We’ve grouped our cleaning and maintenance care tips into daily and weekly instructions.
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Any used sheets should be cleaned after your guest leaves, while throw blankets can be washed around once a month to keep them fresh.
There is no exact rule on how long a sofa bed should last because it depends on how often they're used, and what the main use is – sofa or bed. The included mattress is often marginally thinner than a normal mattress but if it's only used occasionally, then it can be comfortable for guests for years.
With the right day-to-day care, you can keep your sofa bed looking pristine for even longer. En-sure that you clean up spills, vacuum it regularly, and follow our maintenance tips, then you can extend the lifespan.
All Dreams sofa beds come with at least a 1-year guarantee. However, for extra peace of mind, you can purchase our Bedcover insurance plan which protects materials, construction and workmanship for 5 years. Accidental scuffs, spills and stains are also covered for the first 5 years.
Sofa beds come in a variety of styles and sizes. With a range of styles, shapes and practical features, we're sure you'll find the perfect match.
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