How to Clean a Fabric Sofa at Home

From family gatherings to Netflix binges, your sofa sees it all - but stains can take their toll. To keep the piece in good shape and preserve its value for years of family gatherings and movie marathons.

Before cleaning your fabric couch, please refer to its tag to determine which cleaning methods can be safely utilized. Use of any inappropriate cleaner can result in irreparable damage to its upholstery fabric.

1. Baking Soda

Before beginning to clean your fabric sofa, perform a preliminary test using the cleaner of choice in an inconspicuous area first. Allow the sofa to air dry completely; in humid climates consider opening windows or using fans to accelerate this process.

Baking soda is an affordable and non-toxic cleaning product that is an effective solution for removing stubborn stains from fabric sofas. To use it effectively, mix baking soda with water into a paste before dabbing on any spots where there are stubborn stains - allowing time for the baking soda to absorb any remnants before vacuuming away!

Make an expensive but effective homemade fabric cleaner by mixing vinegar and water together and applying to a cloth for gentle application onto fabric sofas, paying particular attention to areas with heavy dirt accumulation. After the cleaner dries, vacuum up any loose dirt.

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2. Vinegar

Cleaning fabric sofas is one of my least-favorite tasks; however, the end results make the effort worth my while; I feel like having a brand new couch!

On fabric that can tolerate water, use a white vinegar solution to loosen and lift dirt stains from stains. Combine equal parts vinegar and water, apply using a soft cloth or sponge, and blot the area thoroughly after treatment to avoid oversaturating the fabric.

Alternately, for more stubborn stains you can use commercial dry cleaner. However, be wary when selecting this approach as too much solvent may leave behind residue - always use clean rags when possible to ensure as much dry cleaner is removed as possible from them.

No matter if you use dry cleaner or DIY solutions to clean your fabric sofa, always refer to its tag for recommendations and spot test any cleaning solutions before applying them all over.

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3. Water

Once a month or more (unless your fabric sofa has an "S" code that only allows dry cleaning) is recommended to keep it looking its best and prevent food and beverage stains, pet stains and general dirt buildup from leaving an unsightly stain that makes the furniture appear dirty and unwelcoming.

Regularly vacuum your sofa to remove loose dust, hair, and debris. For hard surfaces like wood, use an upholstery attachment on the vacuum cleaner for easier cleaning.

If your sofa features removable cushions, be sure to launder their fabric covers according to their tags and sprinkle them with Febreze Fabric in various scents such as lilacs, cranberry or morning dew before cleaning it thoroughly. Once complete, let the sofa air out thoroughly to prevent mildew from forming on either the fabric or cushions - open windows or use a fan as necessary in speeding up drying times!

4. Cleaner

Special solvent cleaners exist that can effectively eliminate stubborn stains on fabric couches, but their use should follow the directions on their labels to avoid irreparable fabric damage. To apply, dampen a clean cloth and begin working at the edges of a stain, beginning at its edges to stop further spreading of stain. Blot fabric frequently, moving cloth frequently. For heavily stained areas like armrests, use this process separately while being careful to not disturb fabric fibers when blotting.

As an easy DIY cleaner for fabric sofas, combine one cup of water and half a cup of white vinegar in an equal ratio. This solution works effectively against most stains while remaining safe to use on most fabric couches - though always consult the furniture manufacturer's instructions first when it comes to using cleaning products on them. Before proceeding with any cleaning product use on your couch be sure to first check its cleaning code; usually found on an attached white tag to its platform or underneath one of its footrests on recliners.

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