How to care for your sofa bed

How long does a sofa bed last?

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.

Maintaining and protecting your sofa bed from damage

• Try to keep children from jumping on your sofa bed as it could damage the fillings and layers
• Try to keep pets off your sofa bed. Fur and sharp nails are not a good mix with uphol-stery. If you like to snuggle with your pets, then putting a cover or blanket over your sofa can save you lots of time cleaning.
• Avoid sitting on the arms as this type of extra weight could damage the frame
• Try not to place your sofa bed directly in front of a radiator, open fire, or air condition-ing unit – allow some space for air to circulate freely
• Check if your sofa bed comes with a support leg underneath the sleeping area. This will need to be pulled down before the bed is slept on.
• Scatter pillows are an aesthetic way to shield from stains and odours, as well as give you more support
• For sofa beds with a mattress, purchasing a mattress protector will help shield against stains and moisture

How long does a sofa bed last?

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.