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Dirty sofa is an unavoidable fact in life. Crumbs often find their way into the crevices, drinks spilled on mattresses, pets streak dirt all over the hardware of the chair. Fortunately, cleaning a sofa is relatively easy - it only takes a little time and some effective cleaning products.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Before cleaning the sofa

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   Vacuum large debris. Before a more thorough cleaning, you need to remove all dirt and debris from the seat surface. Use a handheld vacuum cleaner or a conventional vacuum cleaner to clean the chair.
   • Use a long, narrow nozzle so you can suck in crevices.
   • Vacuum the entire surface of the mattress.
   • Lift up the mattress and vacuum the seat frame.

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   Use a brush. If there are dirt stains covered with dirt, you can use a stiff brush to remove the dirt, then use a vacuum cleaner to suck up any loose dirt. Rub hands slightly, but not too hard to avoid damaging the surface of the fabric.

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   Eliminate lint and fur. Although some manufacturers of specialized household products have pets, average vacuum cleaners generally do not remove lint and fur. You should use a clothes roller to clean things that the vacuum cleaner cannot.
   • Manipulate the entire sofa area one by one to make sure no hairs are left out.

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   Wipe any surfaces of the external hardware. Many sofa types have exposed wood or other materials, and you need to be aware of these as well. Find cleaning products that match the material you want to clean. You can use all-purpose cleaning solutions if specialized products are not available.
   • If the area to be cleaned is large, spray detergent on a paper towel and wipe it on the surface to be cleaned. This way you will avoid spraying excess chemicals on the fabric.

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   Determine the type of sofa cover fabric. Look for the upholstery label. You can find instructions on the label on the recommended products for cleaning sofa covers.
   • “W” means you can use liquid soap and steam vacuum cleaner.
   • “WS” means that you can use both liquid soap with a steam cleaner and dry cleaning solvent.
   • “S” means that only dry cleaning solvent is used.
   • "O" means organic material and should be washed in cold water.
   • “X” means vacuuming only and brushing, or using a professional service to wash.
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Method 2 of 4: Clean the sofa fabric with soap and steam

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   Use the product pre-condition on the upholstery. This product may not be available in supermarkets, so you must purchase it online if it is not available in any store. This is a product that dissolves and removes debris and grease on the fabric for easier cleaning afterwards.
   • Test a small, hidden spot on the sofa first to make sure the product does not discolor the fabric.
   • Spray the pre-conditioner solution over the surface you intend to clean.

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   Make a solution of soap and water. Dissolve about 100 ml of liquid soap with 100 ml of water in a bowl or other container.

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   Try the soap solution first. Dip a rag in the solution and rub it over the hidden area of ​​the chair. You can scrub on the exact spot where you tried the preconditioner solution before.
   • Leave the solution on the fabric for about 10 minutes, then check.
   • Apply a tissue to the area to see if the color fades.
   • If you don't see your fabric fading, you can move on to the next step.

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   Prepare a steam vacuum cleaner. Different models of steam vacuum cleaners will look different, so this step provides the most general guidelines.
   • Locate the water tank of the steam vacuum cleaner and open the cover.
   • Pour the soap solution into the water tank, cover.
   • Attach the straw if it is not attached.
   • Attach the stair / mattress vacuum cleaner to the top of the straw.

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   Use soapy water to wash the sofa. Place the steam vacuum cleaner on the seat cover and press the button to drain the soapy water you have poured into the water tank. Keep pressing the button, moving across the seat surface in a criss-cross pattern like you did when vacuuming earlier. Remember to wash the entire chair surface.
   • Move slowly to ensure the soapy water rinses evenly over the fabric.

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   Clean soap. Let go of the push button with the soapy water flushing function. Move the steam vacuum cleaner over the seat again, sucking all the soapy water back into the machine.

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   Repeat the washing process as needed. If you find spots that need extra washing, treat them with a steam vacuum cleaner. However, do not use too much soapy water in any area; This can cause the fabric to permanently discolor.

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   Dry the chair. There are no buttons on the vacuum cleaner that can dry the upholstery. You should leave it as it is until the chair is completely dry. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Dry the sofa cover

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   Buy dry cleaning solvents. The product name may not sound right, as dry cleaning products are not really "dry". They are liquid - but do not contain water like other aqueous solutions.
   • You can find dry cleaning solvents at the cleaning product line in supermarkets.
   • If not, you can easily buy it online.

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   Ventilate the room. Dry cleaning solvents have a strong smell, so you need to open doors and windows to let the odors escape and clean air in. Turn on a ceiling fan or table fan facing out the window to keep toxic gases out of the room.

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   Use a clean rag soaked in dry cleaning solvent. Instead of applying dry cleaning solvent directly to your sofa, soak it in a rag and dab it on the stain on the upholstery. These solutions are usually very strong, so be sure to use them sparingly. Follow the instructions on the package for the product you purchased.

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   Try it first. Rub a dry cleaning solvent rag onto a small area and hide it on the chair. Wait 10 minutes and check to see if the upholstery is discolored. Apply a tissue to the test area to see if the color is loose. If not, go to the next step.

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   Press the rag against the dirty area on the chair. Don't scrub - just press a rag soaked in dry cleaning solvents on the stain. This may take a bit of time, but don't get impatient and apply too much dry cleaning solvent to the stain. This can damage the upholstery.
   • Take a break from time to time and let the solvent dry, as stubborn stains will require more treatment.
   • Add dry cleaning solvent to the rag if needed, but be sure to use a limited amount.

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   Pat the solvent dry. If you leave chemicals on the stain for too long, the upholstery may become discolored. To remove the dry cleaning solvent from the fabric, dampen a clean rag with water. The rag should be damp, but not too wet. Dab a cloth over the stains, rinse and wring if necessary.
   • Let the sofa dry naturally after washing is finished.
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Method 4 of 4: Clean leather sofa sofa

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   Buy leather cleaning products. While regular cleaning of the leather sofa with a damp rag is fine, it's also a good idea to wipe it with the right product from time to time. Strong chemicals can damage and discolor leather, so buy products specifically made for upholstered leather.
   • If you cannot find these products in the small stores, you should try searching at larger supermarkets. You can also easily find them online.

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   Make a cleaning solution with white vinegar. If you don't want to spend money on cleaning products, you can easily create a cheap and effective cleaning product at home. Just mix equal proportions of water and vinegar into the bowl.

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   Apply cleaning product to the sofa. You should not apply detergent directly to the surface of the chair. Instead, soak it in a rag and wipe it over the surface of your skin. Wipe all over the chair, remember to wipe diagonal pattern to avoid missing any place.
   • The rag should be damp, but not soaking wet.

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   Clean the sofa. Use a clean, dry rag to wipe the cleaning product you just applied to the surface.

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   Apply lotion on the sofa and leave overnight. Mix 1 part white vinegar solution with 2 parts flaxseed oil. Use a clean rag to apply diagonally on the sofa.
   • Leave this solution on a sofa overnight or for about 8 hours.

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   Polish the sofa. After applying the lotion and leave it overnight, use a clean rag to scrub the sofa. This step will give the skin a shiny new look! advertisement

Advice

• If your sofa has stains, treat it with a spot cleaning product first.
• If you don't know which product to use to clean your sofa, call the manufacturer or the store that purchased the sofa. The last resort is to find cleaning products for upholstery fabrics on the internet.

What you need

• Vacuum cleaner with attached head
• Soap for the sofa type that needs cleaning
• Carpet cleaning products / steam vacuum cleaner
• Soft rag