The Care Cover Fabric Protection Shield, once applied, will assist in repelling stains on fabric furniture and surfaces, giving you time to remove marks and soiling of foreign substances before they penetrate the fibres of your fabric furnishings. The Care Cover Protection Shield will be effective for three years from date of application (based on normal use of furniture such as couch or sofa). It will last through 3 professional cleans and up to three years. It can be re-applied as required.