care advice from our furniture experts

Discover care and cleaning tips for your new furniture with the DFS Care Hub

When you’re looking to invest in new furniture, there’s often one thing on your mind - how do I keep this looking fresh, new and beautiful for as long as possible?! Well, we’re here to help. From tips on caring for upholstered furniture - and how to clean fabric or leather sofas - to advice on how to look after your mattress and bedroom furniture, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a new dining table and chairs set, a new recliner armchair, or a stunning fabric corner sofa - we have all the cleaning and care tips you’re looking for to keep your new pieces looking spick and span.

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Looking after your new sofa

How often should I clean my sofa? What’s the best way to look after leather? And how can I be sure I’m using my recliner sofa safely? We’ve answered all your top sofa questions across our guides to cleaning, caring and using your new sofa.

upholstery care guide

Upholstery care guide

leather care guide

Leather care guide

Fabric care guide

Fabric care guide

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Bed care guide

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Mattress care guide

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Spring cleaning for easy sleeping

How to care for your furniture

Most of us assume cleaning our dining, living and bedroom furniture is relatively simple - but did you know that different materials require very different cleaning regimes? Make sure you’re caring for it properly with our furniture care guides.

furniture care guide

Caring for your furniture

solid wood furniture care guide

How to care for solid wood furniture

glass furniture care guide

How to care for your glass furniture