Step 1
Pull the couch at least 5 feet away from the wall. Remove the cushions and any throw pillows.
Step 2
Turn the couch upside-down; the bottom of the couch should be facing you, tilted at an angle. Pull up the skirt and locate the staples underneath along the frame.
Step 3
Pry off the staples one at a time with a flat-head screwdriver. If there isn't enough room to slide the screwdriver under a staple, use needle-nosed pliers to pull it out slightly. As you remove the staples, drop them in a bowl for easy disposal.
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Step 4
Pull the skirt away from the frame as you go. When all of the staples have been removed, the skirt will come off entirely.
Step 5
Return the couch to its original position, and replace the cushions.