1. When to clean the sofa?
Every day when you come home, you don’t want to bring dirty things to bed, so you throw yourself on the sofa to play with your cell phone and snack. After a long time, the sofa also hides a lot of bacteria, dust and dust mites.
If too much accumulation can cause allergies and itchy skin, then how to clean the sofa? Leather sofa and fabric sofa both have their own advantages and disadvantages: Leather sofas are breathable and comfortable, but the cleaning and maintenance process can be a bit cumbersome. On the other hand, fabric sofas and felt sofas have a variety of colors, designs, and materials to choose from, but it’s also a bit of a headache when it gets dirty! But don’t worry, today we will share with you how to wash sofas.
2. How to clean sofa at home
2. 1. Fabric sofa cleaning
When deciding to wash the sofa, you need to pay attention to whether the sofa cover can be removed and washed by itself for a specific cleaning method. Different fabrics have different cleaning methods, so don’t be careless or the sofa will be damaged by the wrong cleaning method. Next, let’s talk about the respective cleaning methods for each type of sofa.
Case 1: Removable sofa cover
– Is the fabric cover washable?
Due to different fabrics, many fabrics are not washable. When buying, you must ask the store if the fabric sofa you buy is washable, non-washable fabrics need to be dry cleaned, otherwise it will be easy to fade or shrink.
– Check for color fading before putting the upholstery fabric in water
To confirm if the fabric has faded, you can use a neutral detergent or shampoo to test it on a small corner of the fabric before washing. If the color does not fade, you can safely wash it.
– Pay attention to cleanliness
After determining the fabric can be washed with water, pay attention to adjust the intensity of the washing machine. Although the fabric is tough, it should not be pulled too hard, do not wash or soak for too long because it will cause the fabric to be deformed!
– Avoid direct sunlight
After washing the sofa cover clean, you should dry it in a ventilated place, absolutely do not dry it in direct sunlight, this may cause the fabric cover to lose its inherent bright color.
Case 2: Non-removable sofa cover
– Daily maintenance and cleaning of sofas
Usually, you can use an adhesive roller and vacuum cleaner to clean hair crumbs and dirt on the sofa. Especially the handrails and crevices where dirt is easiest to hide!
– Cleaning liquid on sofa
When accidentally spilling drinks, liquids, etc. onto the sofa, first take a dry rag or toilet paper to wipe it, then gently press to absorb the water. If the water stain is discovered after a while, you can use a hair dryer to assist.
– Bubbles clean dirt
If you want to clean stains on fabric sofas, you can mix dishwashing liquid + foaming water, stir well, apply foam on stains for 2 to 3 minutes and then wipe clean with a non-drip wet cloth. You can also use commercially available sofa cleaners for tougher stains.
– Clean with baking soda
Due to the humid environment, long-term use, the sofa is sweaty, causing a sticky feeling and bad smell. At this time, take out the baking soda powder and sprinkle it evenly on the sofa for 5-10 minutes, then use a vacuum cleaner to clean it.
– Professional sofa cleaning
Even if you are very careful, there may still be places that you have not paid attention to during the maintenance and cleaning of the sofa. If you want your sofa to be cleaner, you can let a professional sofa cleaner come to your home to help, wash it every 6 months to 1 year.
2.2. How to clean a leather sofa?
– Step 1: Use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the entire surface and crevices of the sofa.
Step 2: Put a few drops of moisturizing soap on a soft damp cloth and gently wipe the entire sofa surface.
Step 3: Wipe again with a dry cloth, repeat the process until the sofa is completely cleaned.
2.3. How to clean felt sofa
– Step 1: Use a vacuum cleaner and completely vacuum the dust on the sofa.
– Step 2: You choose a soft towel soaked in white vinegar or clean water, then gently wipe the stains.
– Step 3: After cleaning, use a dryer and proceed to dry the entire sofa before use.
3. Note that when using the sofa, it is always clean
– Place the fabric sofa in places exposed to the sun because the fabric is easy to fade and damage, not keeping the original color of the sofa.
– If the sofa cover can be disassembled independently, it should be cleaned regularly, otherwise it is easy to leave stains due to dirt penetration.
– Avoid sitting in one position often and change the position or position of the seat cushion from time to time to preserve the life of the sofa.