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How to tell if a sofa is genuine leather (and what to ask in the store)
Label, material name, texture, elasticity and smell: signs of genuine leather in a sofa and what the Brazilian Leather Law says about the name.
D28 or D33 foam in a sofa: which density to choose and why a sofa sags
What D28 and D33 say about the foam and what they do not, why a sofa sags and what to ask about the foam before buying.
Keeping your sofa clean: dust mites, allergies and what actually helps
Where dust mites live, how to vacuum a sofa, keeping humidity below 50%, leather or fabric if you have allergies, and what to expect from fabric protection.
Leather, synthetic or fabric: which to choose for the coast
How genuine leather, synthetic material and fabric react to coastal humidity and heat, what to ask at the store and how to care for each one.
How to care for a leather sofa and a fabric sofa
A simple routine to make a sofa last: humidity, sun, fabric label, W, S, WS and X cleaning codes, spot testing and what to ask the store about leather.
Velvet, linen, suede or leather: pros and cons of each sofa upholstery
Velvet, linen, suede or leather on a sofa: what each upholstery does well, where it needs care, how it behaves in hot weather and what to check on the tag.