This is where Netflix marathons, 3-hour unscheduled naps, and your casual work-from-home station all take place: the couch.

Daily use will eventually show its effects.

Crumbs, dust, and hair find their way into the crevices in your furniture despite our best efforts, while the cushions magically trap coffee stains, water stains, and other messes—most of all, those poor natural fiber sofas that seem to accept the stains as inevitable.

Let’s face it: Fabric couches are beautiful, but let’s be honest – they’re a pain to clean.

Don’t worry! We’ll help you. From deodorizing your couch to removing stains, we’ll show you how to do it all.

There we go!

  • Prepare your sofa for cleaning by removing any loose threads.
  • Begin by vacuuming the entire couch, including all the crevices and the cushions. Use a stiff brush with natural bristles to loosen up old stains or dirt. Then go over that area again and vacuum it.
  • The covers on some fabric furniture can be removed and washed in the machine. There is no need to go through the entire washing process if this is the case.
  • Before you do anything to your couch, please read the label on how to clean fabric couch properly so that you won’t worry about the results.
  • Natural and synthetic fabrics are available, as well as a variety of blends between the two and observe the directions provided by the product’s maker.
  • We could avoid mentioning this, but we won’t. Always check the label to make sure what you’re buying is safe.

 

Note: Microfiber cleaning is even more difficult than cleaning natural textiles.

Detergent manufacturers must provide detailed instructions for this type of washing because it can be easily damaged if not properly cared for.

However, manufacturers include letter coding to assist with the washing regardless of the fabric used to make the upholstered furniture. You can find all of this information and more on the care label:

  • S – Only clean the upholstery with solvents (dry clean).
  • S/W – Solvents and water-based cleaners are both options. Using a mild detergent and steam cleaning are good options in this case.
  • X – Only use a vacuum; do not wet the fabric.

 

You can use baking soda to deodorize and clean upholstery.

When it comes to household cleaning, baking soda is an essential ingredient.

As many of you know, baking soda is a key ingredient in many DIY cleaning products.

It’s accessible and safe to use on a wide range of surfaces, including upholstery, so long as you follow the instructions.

Test on an inconspicuous area first, of course.

How to use baking soda to clean upholstery

Apply a small amount of baking soda to the couch and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

You only need a light coating of baking soda, so don’t go crazy with the amount you use. Use the brush attachment to clean it up afterward.

Voila! 

You’re left with a fresh-smelling couch that’s been given a gentle cleaning.

Re-apply as needed to keep your upholstered furniture looking new.

Alternatively, mix baking soda with dry upholstery or carpet cleaner and repeat the same process for a more thorough clean.

Get rid of tough stains and thoroughly clean your sofa’s fabric

There may still be a few stubborn stains and ambiguous-looking spots even after all the work you’ve done.

Working quickly is essential when dealing with naturally stained fabrics. Stain removal becomes more difficult as time goes on.

And, because disasters strike without warning, you’ll frequently have to improvise your own cleaning supplies.

If you haven’t already done so, please do so in a hidden area first.

It may seem impossible to do a thorough cleaning of your sofa by yourself.

It’s also possible to have your upholstered furniture cleaned by professional cleaners while you relax.

You won’t have to do any of the work yourself, and you won’t have to worry about damaging your furniture.

If you’d like us to do this for you, just let us know.

Cleaning large areas with water, vinegar, and dish soap

You may need something else if you want to clean large areas of upholstered furniture. That’s why you’ll discover in this part how water, vinegar, and dish soap help in cleaning your furniture, including your fabric couch.

Start with mixing one cup of warm water, half a cup of white vinegar, and one tablespoon of dish soap in a clean spray bottle.

Shake it vigorously after closing it. After spraying the couch, wipe the surface clean with a clean cloth to remove any excess solution from the furniture.

Let it dry naturally. Just a clean, freshened-up couch remains after the vinegar smell dissipates.

Suede and some types of microfiber are not suitable for this method, which is better suited to synthetic textiles.

Using a paste of baking soda for cleaning

Wasn’t the baking soda supposed to be our last resort? That’s not going to happen!

A two-ingredient homemade solution to remove stubborn and greasy stains is baking powder and water.

Put a small amount of it on the stain and gently rub it in with circular motions using your finger or a clean cloth.

Scrubbing will only make the problem worse by pushing the dirt deeper into the fabric. For about 15 minutes, leave the paste on.

Brush or vacuum the grease off after it has been absorbed by the soda, using the bristle brush attachment.

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