Professional 10 Sofa Cleaning Tips

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Do not let the stains, spots and messy spills destroy the style of the sofa. Follow the easy step by step process on how you can clean the sofa with a cleaning detergent, baking soda and cleaning agents.

1. Remove the stains quickly

As the spot, spill and stain occurs, clean it immediately. Waiting for long before treating the spot or stain can cause the stain to get harder to get it and clean it out.

2. Manufacturer’s Upholstered recommendations

Before using the cleaning detergent and cleaning solutions, check the manufacturer’s instructions for upholstered sofa and recommendation for care and safety found in the manual or in the tags. Use the recommended cleaning products. Failure to use safe cleaning products will damage the sofa permanently.

3.Cleaning codes for sofa

You know there are random letters on your sofa’s tags. These are actually the codes of how and which method of cleaning to be used for s specific sofas such as Fabric, Leather, and metal.

4. Use a dry brush to remove dust particles

. Clean the entire sofa with a brush with natural bristles to help remove the stains and bring dust and dirt to the surface and removing the dust particles.

5. Vacuum

Before you vacuum and scrub the sofa use a hand vacuum to remove any dust and hidden particles. This will make it easy to identify and focus to work on the stains when it comes to hard removal of the stains and spots.

6. Clean with baking soda

Baking soda is very effective in the cleaning process. In fact, sprinkling baking soda over the entire sofa will remove odors and further loosen stains and spots. Let the baking soda stay for 15 minutes, once it has fully absorbed the stain, vacuum or brush it up to clean. Baking soda solution is helpful in removing the deep set of stains

7. Recommended Cleaning agent

Begin cleaning your sofa with a recommended product. If you are unsure if the product falls within the recommendations, test an area for any discoloration before proceeding. Use a water-based cleaner or a solvent. Follow the simple instructions on for cleaning and use a soft cloth to wipe away the solution

8. Clean the wood or metal areas

Wipe down the sofa feet and other parts of the sofa with a solution of water and liquid dish soap

9. Dry your sofa with a towel

Clean down any wet areas with a towel to soak up extra moisture. Gently brush and clean off any remaining cleaning solution.

10. Sofa dry

Let the Sofa dry in the night, and the sofa will be clean and fresh in the morning.