How often should sofas and upholstered furniture be professionally cleaned?

Carpets often receive the most attention when it comes to cleaning, but upholstered furniture can accumulate just as much dust, oils and allergens over time.

Sofas and armchairs are used daily and fabrics gradually collect body oils, dust and everyday soil. Because the contamination builds slowly it can be easy to overlook until the fabric starts to look dull.

I recently read an interesting guide explaining the process behind upholstery cleaning in Epsom and Surrey and how professional cleaning helps restore fabric while protecting delicate materials.

Between deeper cleaning, some simple maintenance habits can help:

• Vacuuming upholstered furniture regularly
• Rotating seat cushions where possible
• Cleaning small spills quickly
• Avoiding strong household chemicals on delicate fabrics

Out of curiosity, how often do people here clean or refresh their sofas and chairs?