How to Clean Your Sofa in Just 3 Steps
If you don’t pay attention for a moment, it’s already happened: the curry is spilled on the sofa, the chocolate stains the upholstery and the dog signs the couch with his four paws. In addition, there are everyday things such as dust, crumbs, hair or lint. Cleaning your couch can therefore be a huge challenge.
Now you’re probably wondering: How can I clean my sofa quickly and easily?
Don’t worry, we’ll give you the best tips and tricks here to make your sofa look beautiful again.
Has your couch gotten dirty? No problem. With these 3 simple steps you can bring your piece of furniture back to its high shine. Let’s clean your sofa now!
Step 1: Vacuum
Regardless of heavy soiling, seating furniture needs regular, basic cleaning. It’s usually enough to simply vacuum your sofa thoroughly.
Use your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment to remove dust, dirt, and loose particles from the sofa’s surface and crevices. Also make sure to vacuum the pillows and upholstery thoroughly.
To prevent scratches on leather upholstery, it is recommended to use dry dusters . To remove loose dirt from cracks, you can use a discarded toothbrush in addition to your vacuum cleaner’s crevice nozzle .
Expert tip: Pet hair can be easily removed with a rubber glove or nylon stocking that is rubbed over the surface
Step 2: Stain Removal
Stains on the sofa can be stubborn, but with the right tools you can easily remove them. Here are our top stain removal tips for different types of sofas:
Fabric sofas
Before you get started, first check the label on the sofa to make sure what means can be used to clean it.
- A soap solution is a simple and effective way to remove light dirt from fabric sofas. Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water and use a clean sponge or microfiber cloth to gently wipe away the dirt. Be careful not to soak the fabric to avoid water damage.
- Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that can help with stubborn stains on fabric sofas. Combine water and vinegar in equal proportions, then use a cloth to dab the mixture onto the stain. Gently blot the stain and repeat the process if necessary.
- Baking soda can also be used when cleaning fabric sofas. Sprinkle some baking soda on the fabric and let it sit for a few hours. Then vacuum off the baking soda. This helps neutralize unpleasant odors. Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to blot away excess cleaner and wipe the sofa dry.
Leather sofas
Ideally, use special leather cleaners that are suitable for a leather sofa.
Apply the cleaner to the sofa according to the instructions, working in circular movements with a soft brush or sponge. Wipe off the cleaner with a clean, damp microfiber cloth. Dry the sofa completely with a clean towel.
After cleaning, you should also rub the leather dry with a soft cloth and, if necessary, treat it with a special leather care product to keep the leather supple. Special care products should usually be used to care for expensive smooth leather . So-called dirt erasers are suitable for small amounts of dirt on suede sofas.
You can also use the following home remedies especially to clean sofas made of leather:
- Baby oil can be used to condition and moisturize the leather
- Curd soap is an effective home remedy for cleaning leather sofas. You can dissolve some soap in lukewarm water and apply it to the leather with a soft cloth
- Vinegar can also be used to clean leather sofas. You can make a mixture of vinegar and water and gently wipe the leather
Summary for Sofa Cleaning
- Use dry dusters to prevent scratches.
- Remove loose dirt from cracks using the vacuum cleaner’s crevice tool or a toothbrush.
- Animal hair can be removed with a rubber glove or a nylon stocking.
- Use special care products for expensive smooth leather.
- Dirt erasers are suitable for small amounts of dirt on suede sofas.
- On smooth leather, fine scratches can usually be removed with colorless shoes or leather cream.
If your sofa has unpleasant odors, there are simple ways to get rid of them:
- Baking soda or baking powder
- washing powder
- shaving cream
- Dishwashing liquid, vinegar and water mixture
- Glass cleaner or gall soap
- Foamy soapy water (for velvet sofas)
Expert tip: Sprinkle the sofa generously with baking soda and leave it to work overnight. The next day, simply vacuum up the baking soda thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner. The baking soda helps neutralize odors and keep the sofa smelling fresh.
Before you use a cleaning agent, you should definitely pay attention to the sofa’s care instructions and test the cleaning agent for material compatibility on an invisible part of the set.
Sometimes it is advisable to hire a professional like M24FMS to have the sofa cleaned. If your couch is very dirty or has stubborn stains, professional cleaning may be the best solution. Professional cleaning sometimes makes sense even for sensitive materials such as silk or velvet. For more information call us at +91-70367 70368.
