— Care Guide —

Made to handle real life.
Designed to last for years.

Every SofaHug cover is built for kids, cats, spilled coffee, and lazy Sundays. Here's everything you need to wash, dry, refresh, and store yours so it stays soft, snug, and beautiful.

Quick care at a glance

Machine wash cold

Gentle cycle, mild detergent. Wash alone or with similar colors. Skip the fabric softener.

Tumble dry low

Low heat, or air dry flat in shade. Avoid high heat — it shrinks fibers and dulls the color.

No bleach

Chlorine bleach permanently damages most cover fabrics. Use an oxygen-based stain remover instead.

Iron low

Most wrinkles smooth out once the cover drapes on your sofa. Iron only if needed, on low setting.

Step by step: machine wash

  1. 1
    Shake off loose debris. Take the cover outside and shake or brush off crumbs, pet hair, and dust before washing.
  2. 2
    Pre-treat any visible stains. Dab with cold water and a small amount of mild detergent. Let it sit 5–10 minutes — don't rub, it spreads the stain.
  3. 3
    Wash on cold, gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Wash one cover at a time so it can move freely and rinse fully. No bleach, no fabric softener.
  4. 4
    Tumble dry low or air dry flat in shade. Avoid direct sunlight when drying — UV can fade color over time. If using a dryer, throw in two clean tennis balls to keep the fabric fluffy.
  5. 5
    Smooth and place back on sofa while slightly damp. The cover will settle into the cushions as it finishes drying — fewer wrinkles, snugger fit.

Living with cats and dogs

Pet hair is the #1 reason people buy a cover — and the #1 question we get. Here's the routine that works.

Daily — 30 sec

Lint roller

Run a sticky lint roller across the cover once a day. It picks up fresh hair before it works deep into the fibers.

Weekly — 5 min

No-heat dryer cycle

Throw the cover in the dryer on no-heat / air-only for 10 minutes with two tennis balls. Hair falls into the lint trap.

When accidents happen

Pet accidents

Blot — don't rub — with paper towel. Spray with a 50/50 mix of cold water and white vinegar, blot dry, then wash on gentle cycle as soon as possible.

Claws

Snags & loops

Small loops? Trim flush with sharp scissors. Never pull a snagged thread — it'll unravel the weave. For deep gouges, message us.

Stain removal cheat-sheet

Treat stains within 24 hours when possible. Always blot from the outside of the stain inward to keep it from spreading.

Stain
First step
Then wash
Coffee, tea, juice
Blot, then cold water rinse
Cold cycle, mild detergent
Red wine
Sprinkle salt or baking soda, let absorb 5 min, then blot
Cold cycle + oxygen stain remover
Grease, butter, oil
Cornstarch or baby powder, leave 10 min, brush off
Warm cycle, dab dish soap on stain pre-wash
Ink, marker
Dab with rubbing alcohol on a white cloth
Cold cycle, mild detergent
Mud, dirt
Let dry fully, brush off, then vacuum
Cold cycle, mild detergent
Blood
Cold water rinse only (hot water sets it)
Cold cycle + oxygen stain remover
Pet urine
Blot, spray 50/50 vinegar + water, blot dry
Cold cycle + enzymatic cleaner if smell persists

Do's and don'ts

Do

  • Read your cover's care label before the first wash
  • Wash before first use to soften the fabric
  • Wash regularly — fortnightly for everyday use, monthly otherwise
  • Air dry in shade for richer color retention
  • Rotate your cover seasonally if you own multiple

Don't

  • Use chlorine bleach or harsh stain removers
  • Use fabric softener — it coats the fibers and reduces grip on the sofa
  • Dry clean unless explicitly listed on the care label
  • Iron directly on prints or embroidery — use a pressing cloth
  • Store damp — always fully dry before folding away

Storing between seasons

01

Wash and fully dry the cover first — dampness causes mildew.

02

Fold loosely, don't crease tightly. Tight folds leave permanent lines.

03

Store in a breathable cotton bag — not plastic — in a cool, dry place.

04

Add a sachet of cedar or lavender to deter moths.

05

Air the cover for an hour before putting it back on the sofa.

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