How To Clean Upholstery Fabric Sofa

To keep your sofa from being damaged while cleaning it at the same time there are two options.

How to clean upholstery fabric sofa. Deep clean extremely soiled upholstery. Let the upholstery air dry overnight and enjoy a fresh sofa in the morning. In addition a light colored sofa fabric can become dull and dingy from prolonged use. Pat down any wet areas with a dry towel to soak up the residual moisture. Re whip the soap gel as needed to make more bubbles.

Allow the furniture to air dry. Vacuum your sofa before you start to steam clean. Start to freshen and clean cloth furniture by wiping down your couch with a microfiber cloth to lift dust from the sofa. Sprinkle baking soda thinly over the entire couch. For synthetic upholstery a mixture of one cup warm water and 1 2 cup vinegar with 1 2 tablespoon of dish soap works well.

Wipe the foam off the upholstery with a damp not wet cloth. Let it sit for up to an hour and vacuum it up with the fabric attachment. After you have steamed and the sofa has completely dried vacuum it again. Gently brush off any remaining cleaning solution. Body and hair oils become embedded into the fabric causing it to discolor and stain.

Apply the foam to stains on the upholstery with a microfiber cloth or soft brush. Dry your fabric sofa with a soft towel. Clean furniture by rubbing gently in a circular motion soaking the cloth every so often as needed. Wipe away the leftover suds with a clean damp cloth. Check out the leather sofa cleaning guide.

Don t add water of any kind to the baking soda or it may clump and clog your vacuum. Light colored fabric on a sofa can become soiled from foods liquids pets and grime. For instance fabric upholstery can be cleaned using a mixture of 3 4 cup warm water 1 4 cup vinegar and one tablespoon of dish soap. Some steam cleaners use microfiber cloths to help pick up debris. Pick a nice day to steam clean your couch so that you can open the windows and air out the room.