Keep your velvet couch looking luxe with these cleaning tips.

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A velvet couch is luxurious and adds richcolorand a touch of sophistication to any room.

Once reserved for the rich, velvet upholstery is available to everyone today.

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Velvet woven with synthetic fibers will repel stains and retain its color even better than cotton velvet.

Luckily, you don’t need any special products or equipment to keep a velvet couch clean.

Here’s how to clean a velvet couch to keep it looking fresh and luxe.

Do a deeper cleaning when the couch looks dull or the pile becomes flat.

Don’t rub because this will press the mess deeper into the fibers.

Tips to Keep Your Velvet Couch Looking Clean Longer