Upholstered headboards can get dirty fast and require regular care to keep them looking their best.

Long-handled lint rollers can be useful for quickly removing soils and hair from the surface of an upholstered headboard.

Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.

A green bedroom with a checkered headboard and tropical wallpaper.

Credit:David Tsay/Interior design: Renee Cusano Design

Allow the headboard to air-dry completely.

Remember to leave plenty of drying time.

Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.

Make a cleaning solution by diluting 1 tsp.

Avoid scrubbing the fabric, which can damage the fibers.

Steamingwill eliminate odor-causing bacteria and germs, leaving an upholstered headboard looking and smelling fresher.