When you first receive your chair, it may be worth considering to spray the material with a protective spray, to repels liquids and reduce the risk of staining if you spill your cup of tea across it. It's also a good idea to use the arm caps and chairbacks so that they can be washed every now and again. Standard uphostery facbrics are usually fine with some soapy water and a sponge for light stains. For really tough stains or badly ripped fabric, we'd recommend you use a professional furniture cleaning service. Make sure you don't put anything underneath your riser recliner chair as objects may become trapped. Some riser recliners have a back up battery in case there is a power cut, once used, these batteries will need to be replaced.