How to know when its time to say goodbye to your beloved sofa.

prior to beginning shopping around though, its worth trying toclean and deodorize the spot yourself.

Smells and Odors

Its true that odors, well, they stink.

Dog on Couch with Hole

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make a run at treat the problem by working on visible stains before trying overall deodorizing strategies.

If possible, start by seeing if your cushions can be rotated and flipped.

This process is considerably more doable if your cushions have zip openings.

Creaks and Noises

Couches are like old housestheyre not quiet.

Its definitely possible to reupholster most couches but keep in mind the process can be a pricey one.