We spend three hours a day on our couches, but a surprising number of people rarely clean them - 9sweetheart

Australians love their sofas for relaxing, watching TV, reading, eating and sleeping , spending more than three hours a day on them.

New data from Temple & Webster shows that despite the time we spend on our couches and the activities we engage in on them, many of us don't clean them as often as we probably should.

The study, released as part of the retailer's search for a Director of Cushiness , found that 44% of respondents clean their sofa once a year or less, with some admitting they haven't for more than three years or never have cleaned. . all.

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Temple & Webster's "comfort manager" is paid to test sofas and chairs while sitting and lying down. (Temple and Webster)

Roger Wei, head of product design and development at Temple & Webster, was surprised to discover how rarely Australians clean such a popular piece of furniture.

"Maybe they don't have enough time, but I also think there needs to be more education about sofa care. People need to know the differences between cleaning fabrics and leather. "Once you have that knowledge, you can apply it to caring for other fabric and leather pieces around the house," she tells 9honey Living.

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Spot cleaning is an important part of sofa care. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Sofas contain around 19,200 germs per 100 square centimeters, more than the average toilet seat , according to a study by Unicef ​​and Domestos .

But that doesn't mean they have to be cleaned daily or even weekly, says Wei. Instead, he recommends taking your lifestyle into account, as factors such as children and/or pets will result in the sofa needing more frequent cleaning.

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To clean our sofas we must take into account the type we have before trying to clean them.

"Sofas with firm backs and seat cushions can make it more difficult to get into corners. Of course, the faster you clean, the less thorough cleaning is required," he says.

"A thorough cleaning can also be expensive, so it's worth vacuuming and spot cleaning more often. The thorough cleaning process depends on the condition of your sofa and the material."

"Make sure you do your research to avoid irreparable damage. Most people don't know the difference between PU synthetic leather and aniline dyed full grain leather. The former is easy to clean with a damp cloth, the latter should be. Clean the leather with a good leather cleaner. Be sure to find out more or consult a professional.

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