For those homeowners looking to add a flair of luxury and comfort to their bedrooms, upholstered headboards have become the new popular trend. Whether tufted or lined in a patterned fabric, these headboards are a style centerpiece; however, one concern seems consistent – how do you take care of them? While it's not a difficult task, there is a right way to care for your upholstered headboard to keep it clean and protected.

Choose The Right Fabric

Keeping your upholstered headboard in good condition starts with choosing the appropriate type of fabric, based on your lifestyle. Headboards constantly come in contact with makeup, sweat, oils, and a host of other stain causing substances. The more time you spend in your bed, the greater the level of staining. So, if you spend a lot of time in your bed or have little ones that join you from time to time, choose a darker fabric since any staining won't be as evident.

Don't Forget To Vacuum

On the days when you vacuum your bedroom floor, go ahead and install the attachment so that you can also vacuum the headboard. Hair and dust often accumulate on headboards. In excess, this collection can cause staining and effect the appearance of the headboard. Regular vacuuming will minimize the risk of this issue and keep your vacuum looking better. It will also prevent this buildup from making its way onto your bed.

Keep Your Hair Clean

If your hair is heavily oiled or has an excessive product buildup, it might be a good idea to wash your hair before resting it on the headboard. Particularly when it comes to oils, these substances can quickly collect on the fabric and cause staining. If you can't wash your hair or simply don't feel like, at least try to rest a clean pillow between your head and the fabric or maybe even wear a bonnet.

Clean With Care

When you get a stain on your headboard, work to remove it right away. First, ensure you are using a fabric-approved cleaner as regular household cleaners are too harsh and will permanently damage the fabric. Whatever you use to clean your dining chairs or couch should be sufficient. Next when applying cleaner, never rub it in. Always blot the cleaner onto the fabric and to remove the stain as rubbing weakens the structure of the fibers and can cause them to wear prematurely.

Make sure you are working to keep your upholstered headboard in good condition. For more information, contact local professionals like Atlantic Carpet Care.