Nowadays, specialized cleaning of upholstered furniture at home is not convenient for everyone, and is also expensive. But you can clean furniture at home, which will not cost much and will take a little time. So, 5 effective ways to clean any sofa.
Getting rid of dust
To avoid dirty stains on the sofa, you need to remove dust from the upholstery. You can use a vacuum cleaner for this. If your sofa has velvet or velor upholstery, you can beat out the dust. Wet a large rag, squeeze it out well, then cover the sofa. Using a carpet beater, beat out the sofa. So, all the dust will remain on the cloth.
Removing hardened dirt
To get rid of hard dirt, you can use a knife and scrape off all the dirt. But you should do this very carefully, without damaging the surface of the furniture. If your sofa has pile, you can remove such stains in soap suds with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
Removing basic stains
To remove stains, for example, from wine, grease, blood, felt-tip pen, you need to take any detergent. All cleaning products must be tested on an invisible part of the furniture to check if it will leave any more stains. Vanish for cleaning carpets may be suitable. Apply a small amount to the stain, wait 15-20 minutes, letting it soak in. Then rinse the fabric and wipe off the remaining foam. If the stain does not disappear, take a 9% vinegar solution (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water) and also apply it to the upholstery.After 15 minutes, wash this part again with detergent. Most often, after this procedure, the spots disappear.
It should also be noted that it is better to use white napkins for cleaning, especially if the upholstery is light-colored. So, you don’t risk painting the sofa a new color.
Unpleasant smell
To get rid of an unpleasant odor, you need to dilute vinegar with water and citric acid. Acid and water (1 tablespoon 9%, 1 tablespoon acid per 1 glass of water). You can add 1-2 drops of fabric softener to help the vinegar smell disappear faster. Blot the part of the sofa where the smell is coming from, then wipe with a dry cloth. Repeat the procedure several times. The smell from vinegar will disappear in one day.
Further care
To avoid such global cleaning, you need to follow the basic rules of caring for your sofa. First, purchase a case or cover it with a blanket. Washing the cover once or twice a week is easier than cleaning the entire sofa, right? If you don’t want to hide your beauty under cover, vacuum the sofa 2-3 times a week to remove dust and brush off pet hair. It is allowed to lightly walk with a damp cloth. But do not overdo it with humidity, otherwise streaks will remain.
Thus, cleaning your favorite sofa is not difficult. Moreover, it is not difficult to care for it every week. This way, your favorite piece of furniture will last longer, and you won’t have to do a lot of cleaning.
