How To Clean Upholstery Velvet

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How to clean upholstery velvet. Mix your solution of lemon juice and baking soda. As for the upholstery cleaner make sure it is suitable for your type of velvet fabric by testing it on an inconspicuous area first such as the bottom of the furniture. Sprinkle the upholstery liberally with bicarbonate of soda and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove deep creases with a spare piece of velvet and an iron or steamer. Vacuum any accumulated dust or dirt with a special upholstery attachment for velvet this may or may not come with your vacuum.

Steps to clean the velvet. As soon as spills happen soak them up with some paper towels or soft cloths. Use a soft cloth to apply only the suds to the stained area. Speed up the drying process with a hair dryer or a fan. For spot cleaning i used about two tablespoons of baking soda and filled the bowl with lemon juice until i had a decent amount of foam to work with.

If you have concerns about cleaning your velvet upholstery hire a professional instead. This will also remove any fuzz that has formed on the surface of the fabric. For more persistent stains mix some dishwashing detergent with water and agitate vigorously until suds fill the top. Run your vacuum attachment back and forth until the surface is clean. It works here to.

Once the stain is gone don t let your velvet stay wet. Dip the towel in the vinegar and water solution wringing out the excess water. If you are planning to clean an entire sofa you ll want to use a slightly larger bowl and will probably end up mixing the solution a few more times. Place the spare velvet on the ironing board pile side up. Using the cleaning solution and a white dry cloth gently blot the affected area until the stain is removed.

If a dried stain is staring you in the face and you just can t help but do something about it test any cleaning product even basic soap and water on a hidden spot to ensure it doesn t ruin the. Use the brush attachment to vacuum up the bicarbonate of soda. Add a capful of white vinegar to a gallon bucket of tepid water. Use a clean cloth to grab the suds from the top of the water and blot the velvet until the stain fades. Step 7 wipe the cleaned upholstery with the towel to remove the cleaning solution from the synthetic velvet upholstery.