TLDR: By gathering some simple tools you can find in most homes and a few basic ingredients, this 6 step process can help keep most furniture types clean and stain-free.
Furniture gets a lot of use in your home and most of us want to keep it looking nice and like new for as long as possible. Since we humans tend to carry dirt, oil, and other particulates around with us it can be a challenge to get stains or other hard-to-clean messes out of your furniture. Thankfully with a few easy steps and some household cleaners you can clean most fabrics and keep your furniture in pristine condition.
Certain fabrics have specific ways they are meant to be treated. While things like vinegar, baking soda, and non-ammonia-based detergents are relatively safe to use on most furniture it’s critical to check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Protip: Any detergent or clean that has ammonia in it will be labeled. Anything with ammonia should NEVER be combined with other cleaners or it is highly likely you will accidentally create dangerous fumes.
Most sofas and couches have tags placed by the manufacturer that tells you which cleaners are safe to use on the material. Here are the three most common cleaning codes and what they mean:
Once you know which kind of cleaners are okay to use it’s time to assemble! The other tools you will need, that is. Combining various tools and what they do best will provide a better result from your cleaning. So, before we start the process, make sure you have on hand:
Protip: If you don’t have any steam-producing device handy you can still get your furniture clean without one. However, steam cleaning is a superior way of tackling hard stains. You can always call Carpet Advisors for a free quote and borrow their steam machines instead!
Now we are ready to get to cleaning! When tackling furniture cleaning it is extremely important that you begin cleaning immediately after the spill occurs if you want to avoid staining. Knowing the manufacturer’s recommendations ahead of time is a good idea so when spills or messes happen you’re ready to jump into action.
Protip: Always spot test ANY cleaning solution before applying it to a larger portion of your furniture.
From small messes to deep-rooted stains your furniture needs quick attention to maintain its pristine look. With the 6 steps above you can quickly and easily keep most fabric furniture clean with just a few simple tools and some elbow grease.
Remember to always check the tag underneath your sofa to make sure you are using the proper cleaning agent and be careful to avoid harmful chemicals when it isn’t necessary.
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