After a long tiring day at work, there is nothing better than relaxing on your soft and comfortable upholstered furniture. But over time, upholstery can get dirty due to dirt, dust, and grime. It is why you should know the proper way to clean your upholstery.
If you are having trouble cleaning your upholstery, here we have listed some ways to clean different types of upholstered furniture to make them last for a long time.
Ways To Clean Different Types Of Upholstered Furniture
➡ Gather Your Supplies
To clean your upholstered furniture, you will require the following things:
- A clean and dry cloth
- Vacuum Cleaner ( with upholstery attachment)
- Baby wipes
- Bowl of water
- An appropriate upholstery cleaner
- A multipurpose brush
➡ Leather Upholstery Cleaning
While leather upholstery is tough and durable, it requires proper cleaning to maintain its shine and softness. To clean furniture with leather upholstery, do this:
- Start by vacuuming, taking particular care to vacuum over seams and corners, as you’ll find most of the dirt and dust there.
- Apply leather upholstery cleaner on a clean, dry cloth, and wipe the surface with it. If a leather cleaner is not available, you can use white vinegar to wipe the surface.
- If a stain is visible, apply an upholstery cleaner to it, and let it sit for some time. Blot it with a damp cloth and dry it with a hair dryer.
Tip: If you don’t know the dos and don’ts of upholstery cleaning, you may be the mistake of letting moisture sit on the leather upholstery for long durations. Use solvents like cleaners sparingly, as they can lead to mold and mildew growth. Instead, vacuum your leather upholstery regularly.
➡ Fabric Upholstery Cleaning
Fabric upholstery includes upholstery made with materials like microfiber, rayon, and acetate. To clean them, do this :
- Start by vacuuming to remove all the dirt.
- Test an upholstery cleaner on a small hidden area before applying it to the entire fabric.
- Take a clean microfiber cloth and scrub the upholstery using a circular motion to wipe off the upholstery cleaner.
- To remove stains from fabric sofas, spray isopropyl Alcohol on the stained area and blot it with a clean cloth until the stain is gone.
Tip: Avoid using any cleaning solutions that contain chlorine, as they can be dangerous to your health
➡ Fake Leather ( Leatherette) Upholstery Cleaning
Leatherette is a synthetic material that mimics actual leather. Cleaning leatherette upholstery is simple. Just follow this procedure:
- Add a drop of liquid dish soap to a bowl of water.
- Take a clean white towel, dampen it with the soapy solution, and wipe the leatherette upholstery.
- Now, take a different towel, dip it in plain water, dab the entire leatherette upholstery with it and let it dry.
- To clean off any stubborn stains, you can use a nail polish remover on the stained area and scrub it gently to remove the stain without peeling off the natural color.
➡ Suede Upholstery Cleaning
Suede upholstery looks and feels excellent, but it is also expensive, and it is necessary to clean it using a proper technique like this:
- First, vacuum suede upholstery to remove the loose dirt.
- Mix a few drops of white vinegar with warm water and, using a sponge, dab the stain gently.
- Use only a little bit of water to wet the sponge, and once the stain is gone, dry the suede immediately with a dry cloth.
Tip: Do not try to the furniture upholstered with velvet and similar type of materials because they are delicate and get damaged easily. Only let a professional upholstery cleaning service handle their cleaning
Summing Up
So, this is how you remove stains from different types of upholstered furniture by yourself. Remember to vacuum your upholstery regularly to prevent dirt, dust, and grime from getting accumulated on it.
But if the stains are too stubborn to remove, you can contact a professional upholstery cleaning service to help you. Experts can clean all types of upholstery with care and attention to detail without damaging them.
