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What is the best way to clean a fabric sofa?


Fabric sofas look amazing and can be particularly comfortable, and when it comes to cleaning, it can be a massive nightmare as well.

Check the Cleaning Codes

It's important to know what kind of fabric is used in the upholstery before continuing and what the codes mean before you start cleaning. Generally used codes on tags include:

  • W - It stands for a water-based cleaner, and it indicates that you can use water in cleaning the fabric sofa.

  • WS - It means that you can clean your sofa using water or a solvent-based cleaner. A dry or mild detergent and a steam cleaner may be used.

  • X - It means you are only advice to vacuum the sofa

  • S - If you see this in your fabric sofa, then it means you are only allowed to use a solvent-based cleaner when you clean your sofa. 

 

Spot-treat the materials used for cleaning

After cleaning it, you don't want to end up with a fairly bad sofa nobody does. With the recommended product, start cleaning your sofa. Before continuing, if you are unsure if the substance falls under the guidelines, inspect a small area for any discolouration. 

In addition to that, follow the instructions on the packaging, whether you use a water-based cleaner or a solvent (or both). To clean away the solution, use a soft cloth if the instructions suggest that it is safe to do so.

Remove the stains immediately!

You should quickly clean it as soon as a spill or stain happens. Waiting too long before a stain is processed will cause the stain to set up, making it much more difficult to get out after a few minutes. You must remember that before you begin cleaning, you should always test homemade solutions on a small, inconspicuous area of the stuff

Clean with Baking Soda

Baking soda is not only meant for baking, but it is also an effective cleaning remedy. Sprinkling baking soda over the entire fabric sofa can help to eliminate odours and loosen stains further.

Use a Brush

You can't remove all the dirt, particularly those loose particles, from your sofa. For you to remove it, you need to use a brush. We recommend that you go for a stiff brush with natural bristles over the entire sofa to help loosen stains and add dust and dirt to the floor. 

Vacuum

To remove crumbs and any other loose pieces before scrubbing and cleaning your cloth sofa, use a handheld vacuum. It will make it easy to find and focus on troublesome stains when it comes time to clean.

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