Here are four steps you can take today to take care for your upholstery, courtesy of  DoItYourself.com:

1. The cushions on upholstered furniture should be reversed and turned once a week. This frequent turning will help the cushions to wear evenly. Reversing the cushions on a regular basis will also help you to spot any stains early, before they have had time to set.
2. Before cleaning the upholstery, brush or vacuum away the loose dirt first. This will help to avoid rubbing in any existing dirt as the fabric is cleaned.
3. All upholstery should be carefully dried after it has been cleaned. Leaving a window open or running a fan will help the fabric to dry quickly and thoroughly.
4. Giving the upholstered furniture a light brushing and vacuuming at least once a week will help to remove dirt from the fabric. A light brushing will help to keep the fabric clean and keep dirt from penetrating the upholstery.