I'd definitely recommend a professional furniture cleaner. They have the tools and knowhow to take care of just about any cleaning issue. Hair and body oil are difficult to clean if left for too long. I know you probably won't want to do this, but if you or ???? sit up and read and your head touches the headboard, I'd recommend putting a towel over the area to protect it. Not pretty, but effective. Good luck. Chrysteen

Agree wtih Chrysteen on this, or turn your pillow upwards so your head is leaning against that.

I made slip covers for my upholstered headboard