Budget-friendly remedies and ways to clean a fabric sofa at home
A fabric sofa quickly loses its neat appearance, especially if it is used frequently. The sheathing becomes dirty and stains of various sizes and origins appear on it.
The sofa requires regular and proper cleaning. You can perform this procedure yourself using folk and professional means.
Be sure to take into account the rules for their use, which will help avoid damage to the material with which upholstered furniture is covered.
About, how to clean a sofa with fabric upholstery at home, including white or light, we will tell you in the article.
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Traditional methods
At home, affordable and easy-to-prepare means are used for self-care of fabric material.
Laundry soap
One of the most popular products is laundry soap. Effectively removes dirt, returning furniture to a tidy state. For cleaning, take dark laundry soap, the bar of which says 72%.
How to use:
You need to take a piece of the product and dissolve it in warm water. To quickly prepare a soap solution, part of the bar can be grated on a fine grater.- A soft brush or sponge is soaked in the resulting liquid, the excess is squeezed out and the problem areas of the skin begin to be carefully cleaned.
- At the end of the work, wipe the cleaned areas with a clean, dry cloth to remove excess soap.
Pros:
- cheap;
- Just;
- Suitable for cleaning fleecy fabrics;
- soap does not leave a characteristic odor on the fabric;
- does not cause allergies, so it is used in homes where children live.
Minuses: Doesn't work on old stains.
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwashing detergent contains degreasing components that help eliminate grease and organic stains. The product is used to clean a tapestry sofa.
How to use:
A few drops of detergent are added to the water and foam is whipped on the surface of the liquid.- A small amount of foam should be placed on the area requiring cleaning.
- You need to wait 5-10 minutes.
- Contaminants are carefully rubbed with a soft brush.
- Use a dry cloth to remove any remaining detergent.
Pros:
- getting rid of greasy stains;
- quick and easy method.
Minuses:
- a solution that is too concentrated will leave streaks on the fabric;
- Not suitable for all types of cladding.
Soda
A universal product that removes unpleasant odors and dirt. There are several effective ways to clean a fabric sofa with baking soda:
| Method | Detailed description | Peculiarities |
| Dry cleaning | The fabric or some parts of it are thickly sprinkled with soda powder. The sofa is left in this state for an hour. After an hour, the soda is removed with a vacuum cleaner. There is no need to rub or wet the cloth. | It is used to care for upholstery that is not recommended to be cleaned with wet compounds. |
| Wet cleaning | A clean sponge is soaked in water, wrung out, and the upholstery is wiped. After moistening, the material is generously sprinkled with soda.After half an hour, take a soft brush and treat the fabric, paying special attention to heavily soiled areas. The sofa needs to be given dry. Then take a vacuum cleaner and remove the remaining soda powder. If soda remains, you need to remove it with a damp cloth. | Used when dealing with crowding and dark spots. |
| Using soda slurry | Baking soda and water are mixed strictly in equal proportions. The resulting mass is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the sofa. The product should be rubbed into the fabric with a soft brush and left for an hour. After this time, it is necessary to vacuum the upholstered furniture. Excess soda is removed with a damp cloth. | Application of the method requires a minimum of 2 hours. If the sofa is wide, you will need a large amount of soda. |
| Baking soda + detergent | You need to take a basin and fill it with a liter of water. Add 2 tablespoons of dishwashing detergent and soda to the liquid. The solution must be thoroughly foamed. Apply foam to the surface of the material. The product is left for 5-10 minutes. Wipe dirty areas with a brush. Dirty foam must be washed off with clean water. | It is used if the sofa has severe dirt and stubborn stains. An excellent remedy for urine odor. |
| Soda + vinegar | You need to add 1 tablespoon of soda to a liter of water. The composition is poured into a spray bottle and sprayed onto the sheathing. When the fabric is dry, it needs to be carefully vacuumed. The next step is preparing a vinegar solution from a tablespoon of essence and a liter of water. The composition is sprayed onto the material and waited for drying. | The method will help cope with the unpleasant odor. When working with vinegar, you need to ensure access to fresh air in the room. |
Professional products
The household goods market offers a wide range of professional products for cleaning sofas at home. They are available in the form of foams and spray solutions..
The likelihood of streaks is minimized if you use the selected product strictly according to the instructions.
Tuba
German-made cleaning foam is suitable for synthetic and natural sheathing. The product does not penetrate the filler, but only cleans the fabric. The average cost is 330 rubles.
How to use:
- Apply the product evenly.
- Thoroughly wipe down areas that require serious cleaning.
- After 1-2 hours, remove the remaining product with a vacuum cleaner.
Pros:
- economical use;
- leaves no streaks.
Minuses: the procedure will have to be repeated several times.
Vanish
The product is sold as a liquid for spraying. Removes stains, grease, dirt, refreshes the color of upholstery. The composition costs up to 350 rubles.
Instructions:
- Take a small foam sponge and apply a little product to it.
- Thoroughly wipe the entire surface of the sofa or individual areas.
- The product is left on the fabric for up to 5 minutes, no more.
- Residues are removed with a vacuum cleaner.
Pros:
- no pungent odor;
- quick cleaning.
Minuses: Leaving the product on the fabric for more than 5 minutes may ruin the color.
You can find out how to clean a sofa from various stains with Vanish Here.
Norland
A universal product used in the care of upholstered furniture and carpets. Penetrates the tissue and eliminates fat molecules and organic compounds. The price varies from 330 to 360 rubles.
How to use:
- Shake the container with the product.
- Apply a layer to the fabric and wipe with a clean foam sponge.
- When the foam dries, you need to carefully vacuum the upholstered furniture.
- If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Pros:
- high efficiency;
- economical consumption.
Minuses: pungent odor (it is recommended to wear a protective mask).
Using a steam generator
Cleaning fabric with steam does not involve the use of chemicals, therefore it is considered the safest method.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the sofa.
- If there are stains on the fabric, you need to get rid of them using special compounds.
- Purified water is poured into the steam generator.
- The steam generator nozzle is held at an angle relative to the surface of the sofa.
After cleaning, upholstered furniture is dried naturally.
Using a washing vacuum cleaner
The washing vacuum cleaner can be filled with water with the addition of a chemical product for caring for the upholstery.
It is important to set the minimum power of the equipment, which will help avoid damage to the material.
It is optimal to select a nozzle designed for caring for upholstered furniture. They do not allow moisture to penetrate into the sofa filler.
The fabric must be cleaned evenly, without skipping individual areas.. After wet cleaning, upholstered furniture should dry.
Features of cleaning white, light-colored matter
To care for white or light upholstered furniture upholstered with fabric, professional compounds are used. They are used strictly according to the instructions.
Most popular:
- Vanish;
- Karcher;
- Shtihanit;
- Herself.
If there are stains on a white sofa, they It is forbidden to paint with white, as it corrodes the fibers of the material, resulting in a hole in the furniture.
It is better to entrust the care of delicate materials to a professional working in a cleaning service.
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How to remove stains from fabric upholstery?
Since the sofa is used daily, stains of various origins often appear on it. If contamination is detected, action must be taken immediately.
How to remove different stains:
blood – rub in hydrogen peroxide or saline solution;- fat – generously treat with crushed chalk, and after 15 minutes sweep away with a brush;
- ballpoint pen, brilliant green – carefully wipe off the dirt with a cloth soaked in alcohol;
- coffee Tea – wipe the stain with a cloth soaked in soapy water;
- urine – apply soda to the stain with confident movements, leave for 30 minutes and clean the fabric with a regular vacuum cleaner.
Conclusion
All of the described products cope well with the task: they remove dirt, stains, refresh the color of the upholstery and neutralize any unpleasant odors.
But if you don’t want to experiment with home cleaning, You can entrust this work to a professional cleaning service.
