What does a sofa actually collect?
Over time, a sofa collects dust, dead skin cells, hair and general dirt. Some of it settles between the fabric fibers.
What are dust mites and why are they found in upholstered furniture?
Dust mites are microscopic creatures that feed mainly on dead skin cells. Soft textile surfaces can offer them suitable living conditions.
Do dust mites also live on a leather sofa?
On leather and other hard surfaces, it may be harder for dust mites to stay than on textile fabric. Read more about the leather material.
Does a sofa also collect bacterial dirt?
Dust and general dirt build up in upholstered furniture through use, like in other textile surfaces that are used constantly.
How do you remove dirt from a sofa?
We use hot-water extraction cleaning with an upholstery extractor, which removes water and dirt from the fabric. See how sofa cleaning works and read separately about the topic of dust mites.
This article gives general hygiene information, not medical advice. Cleaning does not cure or prevent allergies, asthma or other health conditions.