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Designer handmade! A one-stop guide to purchasing and maintaining your sofa!

Having been making furniture for more than a year, the question my colleagues in the studio are asked most by consumers is probably:?

“Can this sofa of yours be disassembled and washed?” After learning that it was not removable and washable, some enthusiastic friends also gave us valuable suggestions: "You should make a genuine leather model, which is more expensive and easy to take care of!" ?

一 Years of experience have made me, a person who still lives in a rented house with a floor, understand one thing:

It’s been hard work to find the right person, make money, and then build a house of my own. When you go home, the selection of every item becomes no longer casual.

It would be even worse and distressing to have to lie to yourself that it smells good if you spend a lot of money on a large piece of furniture that cannot be returned. ?

So today I will introduce you to the sofa, which involves three aspects: selection, maintenance and cleaning. I will try my best to help you avoid the pitfalls that can be avoided, and I will try to give you as much advice as possible. ?

Sofas have the following types in my eyes:

The classification is based on the combination of soft cover material and exposed frame.

(Brand name:?

Maxalto Otium, B&B Italia Turfy-Time Leather,?

NAQU The Home, Frederica Spine Lounge Suite Sofa,

Muuto Oslo, Muuto Outline,

Pictures are from the official website of the corresponding brand)

On top of this, all sofas can be divided into removable and non-removable ones. This type is also an attribute that most people are more concerned about.

Generally speaking, concave-shaped sofas are not removable and washable, because every corner and complex curved surface requires manual sewing by the sofa master; most of the square and square sofas are made of modules. Removable and washable.

(Picture source: B&B Italie official website)

For example, the extremely curvaceous Eda-Mame from the Italian brand B&B Italia. With such graceful lines, wouldn’t having a zipper ruin the mood?

(Picture source from HAY official website)

HAY’s Mags series is also based on beautiful proportions and basic shapes, realizing the modularization of sofas (but in fact it is not removable and washable) , on the one hand, it is a foreign habit, on the other hand, disassembly and washing may cause the sofa to become loose and loose, and it will not be as tight as it is now. This is just an example of the appearance of a removable and washable sofa).

Looking carefully, there are actually many types of sofas.

However, for users, since the sofa may be used second only to the bed in the home environment, comfort should be a consideration when choosing a sofa. After all, the sofa carries a lot of family affection, Being uncomfortable during friendship time really affects your mood and health.

As for whether the appearance adapts to the interior decoration and whether it meets personal preferences, I believe that among the numerous choices, everyone will be able to choose a sofa that is comfortable and eye-catching.

There is also the issue of cleaning, which we will talk about later.

Choose and buy a sofa:? To choose a suitable sofa, the best choice is to go to a physical store to sit on it!

After sitting there for more than ten or twenty minutes, the shopping guide was speechless, but my hips, waist and back felt extremely comfortable, as if I had entered the clouds, and the pressure was gone. When I got up again, it was easy. It is not difficult, your waist is not sore when you stand up, and it is very friendly to the human body, so there is a high probability that this is the sitting feeling that is suitable for you.

If Sumitomo, who is not short of money, aims to buy international brands in the furniture store, then you should pay attention to the time when you need the sofa and the order cycle of the sofa. Generally, you place an order with a domestic dealer, and the sofa goes through production and transportation. , customs declaration and these processes, the delivery time is calculated in months. Therefore, to be on the safe side, it is best to select and order the furniture six months in advance from when you need to use it, otherwise money will never buy time.

Sumitomo who are more economical and pay more attention to cost-effectiveness can go to offline experience stores of some original furniture e-commerce brands to experience it, which also supports domestic original designs! ?

I spent thousands or even tens of thousands to buy a sofa that was uncomfortable (for me) without trying out the sitting feeling, but I still had to force myself to like it and get used to it. It's so wronged. ?

I originally wanted to analyze the internal structure of the sofa for everyone, but it seems that the analysis is of no use, and everyone has no chance to see the internal structure and use it as a purchasing criterion.

However, low-quality sofas will deform or even collapse after sitting for a long time. These are situations that we cannot foresee when purchasing. Therefore, for the sake of safety and insurance, it is recommended that you buy a brand with a better reputation.

(Picture source from the Internet)

I found a random picture on the Internet. You can have a little idea of ??what the inside of the sofa you sit on every day looks like (but not all sofas have the same interior. (like this), you can see the wooden frame, the spring at the bottom (which provides the elasticity of the sofa and affects the softness and hardness), and the bandage (green cloth strip), cloth lining, etc...

The last point , personal experience, childhood shadow!

When purchasing, you can slowly put your hand in the gap of the sofa to see if there are any nails. Some factories that cut corners will ignore these details and the possible consequences!

(Photo taken from NAQU exhibition hall, designer & sofa at 14:30)

Stretch it as shown in the picture, if you can’t stretch it, you will suffer a loss! I can’t reach it and I’m fooled!

Cleaning and maintenance of sofa: Let’s start with the simplest external frame.

Wood: To pursue the original beauty of wood using wood wax oil, you need to wax it regularly and wipe it with a cloth; for painted wood, just wipe it with a normal wet cloth + dry cloth.

Metal: Wipe with damp cloth + dry cloth.

The cleaning of the fabric part is more complicated. Those who are more anxious can directly turn to the bottom to look at the table~

First of all, we can think about cleaning first and what is being cleaned. ? Dust, oil and sweat stains, coffee, juice and other accidentally spilled liquids, as well as health-related sterilization and mite removal.

Can we stop treating the symptoms and directly treat the root cause?

It is impossible to let the foodies lie on the sofa and watch TV without giving them snacks, or to eat snacks without dropping crumbs on the sofa. , it’s difficult!

So it cannot be eradicated from the source, and various sources of pollution cannot be avoided.

In this case, is it possible to make the sofa have a certain ability to resist pollution sources? have!

Back to the beginning, some consumer friends gave us the advice to buy a leather sofa that is easy to take care of.

Indeed, it seems that leather is more closed than cloth, making it more difficult for debris, dust, and liquids to form stains, which can be removed by wiping, but smart scientists have improved cloth fabrics. We created three-proof fabrics (waterproof, oil-proof, and stain-proof). Three-proof fabrics have a special coating that can effectively prevent liquid penetration.

(Picture source from the Internet, infringement and deletion)

Three-proof fabrics will look like this when exposed to liquid~it can avoid one of the most difficult sources of pollution to clean.

What if it is not a three-proof fabric? What if contamination actually occurs?

Fabric sofa:

Removable and washable

It is recommended to hand wash the removable fabric sofa cover, and dry cleaning is recommended for cotton and linen types, and all removable and washable covers should not be washed Too diligent...it is easy to deform, maybe it has shrunk and cannot be put on, maybe it has been washed...

Dust - If it is just a little dusty and nothing else unclean, Sumitomo friends can do it if they like. Remove it and pat it in the sun. If you are not happy with it, the problem can be solved by using a low-power vacuum cleaner.

Liquid - If you encounter liquid and spill it on the sofa, first use paper towels, dry rags, etc. to quickly absorb the liquid that can be absorbed, then remove the outer cover and locally clean the stained part; sofa If the inner bag is wet, please try to absorb as much liquid as possible, and then keep it ventilated and dry. Do not expose it to the sun.

Not removable and washable

Dust - For sofas that are not removable and washable or are too lazy to be disassembled and washed, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner to clean the general dust particles, but do not use high power...you can pat it gently Combined with low-power vacuuming, most dust can basically be removed.

Liquid -?

If cotton and linen fabrics are stained with various liquids, you should immediately moisten a clean white rag or gauze (strongly absorbent cloth) with warm water, and use a towel Wrap your finger in a small area and wipe gently. The rag will soon change color, indicating that part of the contaminated liquid has been absorbed by the rag. At this time, use other clean parts of the rag to wipe.

Do not wipe a large area in a hurry. What was originally a small stain will turn into a large stain. And wiping hard will squeeze out the moisture in the rag and penetrate into the sofa, affecting the filling inside the sofa. It will also cause the surface of the fabric to pill and become loose. ?

Flannel fabric has strong water absorption due to the length of the fabric. Whether it is cleaning liquid or dust, it is recommended to use a white rag or gauze dipped in alcohol to wipe it gently, because alcohol is highly volatile. , and no pollution.

Pure wool fabrics or blended wool fabrics (wool accounts for a certain proportion) need to be cleaned with specific wool cleaning agents. They are relatively delicate fabrics, and the cleaning process also requires attention. ?

Tips:

Don’t think that blended fabrics are not good enough just because they are not pure wool. In fact, due to the addition of chemical fiber fabrics, blended wool fabrics often have better elasticity and toughness. Both are better than pure wool fabrics, and cheaper~

Pure wool fabrics will have a natural and unavoidable thorny feeling, while blended wool fabrics are softer.

In short, when purchasing, you can choose the one that suits you best based on your actual usage experience and the extent of your wallet. Don’t be fooled~

Sterilization, disinfection and removal of mites——

(Picture source from the Internet, deleted)

Sofas, like mattresses, can easily become a gathering place for bacteria and mites.

It is not recommended that any sofa (unless it is used for outdoor use) be exposed to the sun for sterilization, because the sofa is not a bed sheet, only a layer of cloth. The sofa has a wooden structure inside, with springs, sponges, down and other fillings. , exposure to the sun will greatly shorten the service life and reduce the user experience. ?

The sofa cover can be exposed to the sun, but the sofa itself does not need to be exposed to the sun and cannot be exposed to the sun. It only needs daily sunlight entering the room to achieve a certain sterilization effect. Coupled with regular sterilizing and mite removal sprays, the sofa will be a completely healthy environment.

If the south is relatively humid, it is more recommended to choose a sofa with a sofa base that is higher than the ground, or to pay attention to the indoor dryness and humidity adjustment. ?

Leather sofa:

Maintenance and cleaning are closely related

What makes quality sofas more sophisticated than fabric sofas is that they must not only be cleaned, but also maintain the texture of the leather. In fact, the maintenance and cleaning of leather sofas are closely related.

Leather care solutions and care agents are used for maintenance and can form a film on the surface of the skin, just like our body lotion and hand cream, which can not only "moisturize" but also "skin care" ".

Due to the existence of the protective film, the invasion of foreign liquids will first encounter the barrier of the protective film. Then use paper towels or dry rags to dry the liquid, use a wet rag to deep clean, and finally remove the surface. Wipe dry.

There are also leather cleaners on the market. Choosing one with guaranteed quality can also make cleaning easier. ?

When we say that leather sofas are easier to maintain than fabric sofas, we do not mean that leather sofas are absolutely easy to keep clean.

In fact, the wrinkles, texture and pores of leather sofas are places where dirt and evil practices can hide and are difficult to find.

So the suggestion for using leather sofas is to maintain them regularly and simply clean them so that they can be used for a long time and allow time to polish out the charm of the fur. ?

Lazy person’s table (please enlarge it~):

Okay, I haven’t posted an article for almost a year. I wonder how the Sumitomo friends who followed me at the beginning are doing now?

It must be good~!

NAQU will often meet with you on Haozhu in the future. Welcome to pay attention~

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(The cover picture is from the MUUTO official website)

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