How to clean a sofa at home

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Thanks to these methods, the furniture will be as good as new.

What to consider

• Remove any dust from the sofa before cleaning. To do this, walk over the furniture with a vacuum cleaner with an open pipe or with a special nozzle. Another option is to moisten the sheet, lay it on the sofa, and knock it out with a carpet beater. The particles will settle on the sheet.
• If that doesn't work, continue with the methods below to help remove stains. It is better to first check any remedy on an inconspicuous area of furniture. This will make sure that everything will be in order with the upholstery.
• Hard fabrics can be rubbed with a brush, and for soft fabrics, leather and leatherette, use a sponge or clean cloth.
• After cleaning the furniture with the cleaning agent of your choice, allow the fabric to dry completely. Then it is advisable to vacuum the sofa again in order to remove the remaining particles of the product, dust or dirt from the surface.
• If you do not trust self-cleaning or if the dirt is too strong, contact a specialist. They will find the appropriate method themselves.

1. How to clean a sofa with a solution of baking soda, vinegar, glycerin and dishwashing liquid

The method is suitable for all types of upholstery, except for leather and leatherette.

What do you need

• 1 liter of very warm water + for rinsing;
• 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda;
• 2-4 tablespoons of glycerin;
• 8 tablespoons of vinegar 9%;
• brush, sponge or cloth.

How to do

Dissolve dish detergent and baking soda in water. Pour in glycerin and mix thoroughly. Then add vinegar and mix well again. Lush foam will appear on the surface of the solution.

Using a sponge, brush or cloth, rub the product into the sofa, paying special attention to the soiled areas. It is best to do this with rubber gloves. Apply any remaining foam to the surface. Leave it on for 1 hour.

Then clean the sofa with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse it frequently under running water or in a basin.

Clean off the product and any dirt that has come out on the surface until the water is clear from the sponge or cloth.

2. How to clean a sofa with laundry soap or dishwashing liquid

The method is suitable for all types of upholstery.

What do you need

• Laundry soap or dishwashing liquid;
• 1 liter of very warm water + for rinsing;
• brush, sponge or cloth.

How to do

Foam with soap or liquid in water. The solution should be fairly saturated.

Use it to clean the sofa, rubbing the foam thoroughly, especially in dirty areas.

Then replace the water with clean water. Rinse with a brush or sponge and wipe the furniture to clean up the product. Do this until the water is completely clear. Change it periodically and rinse out the brush or sponge frequently.

3. How to clean a sofa with a commercial cleaner

Different types of fabric have their own means, so check the label before buying.

What do you need

• A special cleaner for furniture and carpets (for example, "Shtihonit", Unicum, "Big wash", "5+") or a cleaner for car interiors (Profoam is especially praised on the forums);
• rinsing water - optional;
• brush, sponge or cloth.

How to do

Each product may have different uses, so follow the instructions on the package. Most often, the cleaner is applied immediately as a foam or diluted in water to a foam state.

Then it is usually spread over the sofa, left on for a while, and cleaned off with a dry or wet cloth.

4. How to clean a sofa with a solution of lemon juice and soda

The method is suitable for all types of upholstery, except for leather and leatherette.

What do you need

• 1 glass of very warm water + for rinsing;
• 5 tablespoons of lemon juice;
• 5 tablespoons of baking soda;
• brush, sponge or cloth.

How to do

Dissolve lemon juice and soda in water. They will react and foam will appear on the surface.

Apply the product to the dirt and leave it on for a few minutes. Then rub the fabric well with a brush, sponge or cloth. Rinse and remove residue from sofa.

5. How to clean a sofa with shaving foam

The method is suitable for all types of upholstery, except for leather and leatherette.

What do you need

• Shaving foam;
• water - for rinsing;
• brush, sponge or cloth.

How to do

Apply lather to the fabric and scrub well. Then rinse with a brush, sponge or cloth and remove the foam. Rinse the item frequently and change the water periodically.