The three obvious choices for a sofa that allows for easy cleaning are microfiber sofas, leather sofas and sofas with machine washable fabrics. 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. Leather Sofas Most people automatically gravitate towards a leather sofa when they are concerned about ease of cleaning. And this is particularly true if you share your home with children or pets.

Leather sofas are usually easy to clean when it comes to wiping up spills and can be kept looking new by treating the leather with a leather conditioner on a regular basis.

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. You should also consider the difficulty in cleaning the sofa fabric you choose.

While a leather sofa is a good option for those who expect the occasional spill, those with small children or pets may be better off with a washable microfiber sofa.