How long have your lived with your couch? Whether it was purchased or inherited, upholstered furniture has a certain lifespan. There are ways to help prolong this period of time, but eventually it may need to go. Here’s how to tell whether your furniture could survive a few more years or if it’s time to replace your couch.

A Couch’s Lifespan

The lifespan of a couch typically ranges from 7 to 15 years, depending on its quality, usage, and care. Here are some factors to consider:

1. High-quality couches with sturdy hardwood frames, durable upholstery, and quality cushions last the longest. But lower-quality couches or ones made from finer materials may start to show wear and tear quicker.
2. A well-loved couch where everyone gathers to cuddle, snack, and play will wear out faster than one in a rarely used room.
3. Couches that are regularly vacuumed and outfitted with slip-covers are less likely to show wear from dirt and stains.

Even if you clean your couch, rotate the cushions (if possible), and keep the kids from jumping on it, it still shows signs of wear over time. While you may be able to live with a couch with a worn-in look, there are some signs that it could be time to let it go.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Couch

There are only so many times you can flip a cushion or adjust a slipcover. Sometimes you’re better off parting with this piece of furniture, especially one with the following features:

• Broken, unstable frame
• Sagging cushion
• Uncomfortable
• Worn, ripped upholstery
• Persistent odors
• Set-in stains
• Outdated style
• Doesn’t fit your current space or needs

Once you’ve decided the couch will look better on the curb, it’s time to plan how to get rid of it responsibly.

Getting Rid of Your Couch

Large pieces of furniture are not always easy to toss. Your local waste management company may not pick it up. Even if they do, you have to get this bulky piece of furniture outside safely. There are other options to update it or get it out of your house and help keep it out of a landfill.

1. Add a slipcover to help protect the fabric or hide any rips and stains
2. Reupholster the design for a fresh look
3. Donate or sell any couch that’s still functional
4. Contact JDog Junk Removal & Hauling to come pick it up.

When you call 844-GET-JDOG, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling not only takes away your couch in a safe and efficient manner, but we do whatever we can to help ensure it’s discarded in an eco-friendly way. Whether this is doing the work to donate it or recycle pieces, we get the job done. All that’s left for you to do is find a new couch to love.