When purchasing a sofa for your home, there is more to fabric selection than simply picking a color and pattern that matches your decor, or a texture that your family is sure to find cozy and comfortable. You should also consider the difficulty in cleaning the sofa fabric you choose. While most sofas can be chemically treated for stain resistance, that may not be enough to keep your sofa looking clean and new after years – or even just months – of regular use. And this is particularly true if you share your home with children or pets.

The three obvious choices for a sofa that allows for easy cleaning are microfiber sofas, leather sofas and sofas with machine washable fabrics. Read more