How to clean a sofa at home: ways and means

The sofa is an integral part of the home environment of the house. They relax on it, communicate with relatives, friends and pets. Gradually, the furniture comes into poor condition - color is lost, stains and stains appear. So that from the pastime on the couch there are only positive emotions, clean it as you get dirt. How? Read on!

Leather sofa - furniture that reflects the aesthetics and luxury of your designer taste. The material this furniture is made of is very vulnerable. To ensure that the skin does not lose its color and appearance during regular cleaning, follow the rules below.

General cleaning, washing

It is necessary to remove dust from a leather sofa with a dry rag or vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle once a week;
Every two weeks, you should wet the leather furniture. Use a sponge or microfiber cloth for this;
When small streaks and contaminants appear, take warm water, dissolve a small amount of baby or household soap in it and wipe the mud formations in a circular motion.

Keep your leather furniture dry! After wet cleaning, wipe the surface with a dry microfiber cloth (thanks to this synthetic material, dust accumulates more slowly in the smallest folds of the skin). This is necessary so that the skin does not crack.

REFERENCE!If you want the sofa to retain the appearance of new furniture as long as possible once a month, after cleaning the cover, wipe it with olive oil or glycerin. These substances will allow the skin to maintain its elasticity longer.

Shop Facilities

For cleaning, it is not recommended to use traditional synthetic detergents (for example, powders). They contain surface-active substances (surfactants) that can destroy the protective coating of the skin. Buy specialized leather upholstery cleaning products. Today they are presented in a huge assortment!

Upholstery should also be kept clean. In this case, the cleaning consists of two stages. In this case, pay attention to what material the sofa cover is made of.

Dry clean

Dry cleaning can be done in two ways:

Using a vacuum cleaner

This device will not only allow you to clean the outer coating, but also eliminate the dust that has accumulated inside the furniture.
Spread the powder or foam from the cleaning agent on a dry surface and wait for the maximum penetration of the agent into the fabric (follow the instructions so as not to damage the furniture cover);
Vacuum the sofa in one direction.

REFERENCE! Pile fabrics (flock, etc.) are cleaned with a special comb-comb on a vacuum cleaner. Velor can also be cleaned with the mentioned household appliance, but only in the mode with minimum power;

By knocking out dust

Use a plastic beater for carpets, and to prevent dust from filling the entire apartment, cover the sofa with a damp cloth. All dirt and dust will remain on the canvas, and you will not apply too much effort.

Wet cleaning

To remove minor impurities, take warm water and add a small amount of liquid detergent to it;
Soak a cotton cloth in the solution, wring it and clean the upholstery.

IMPORTANT! Perform this process in one direction, otherwise there will be stains. Also squeeze the rag as much as possible so that there is no excess moisture in the sofa.

Shop Tools and Tools

If your home has fabric-covered sofas, then purchase the following tools:

A vacuum cleaner;
Brush;
Rag (sponge);
Steamer or steam cleaner.

REFERENCE!The steamer and steam cleaner deserve special attention. They will allow you to quickly and efficiently remove stains and smell from upholstered furniture. This is the optimal solution for those who suffer from the constant presence of allergens and dust mites that accumulate in sofas. These devices can be used if you are allergic to chemicals. But, they have a rather high cost.

And modern detergents are presented in the following form:

Spray;
Powder;
Gel;
A tablet that must be dissolved in water.

Choose the one that's right for your sofa.

Stains on the couch are the pain of every owner of this type of furniture. Fortunately, there are many, various and effective means to eliminate them.

Means for removing stains from the skin

Leather is a very whimsical material. On it, just like on any furniture, food may fall, a drink may spill, etc. Consider how to deal with a particular source of stains:

Ink and felt-tip pen will remove Vanish or a skin cleanser for cars;
Greasy and oil stains will be erased by the Dursol-Fabrik conditioner;
Chemical dyes - Synergetic;
Organic Stains - Leather Stain Remover.

With fabrics

When cleaning flock and velor, do not use products based on alcohol, solvents, washing powder, or oil products. Use wet wipes that do not contain alcohol;

Plush and velvet are cleaned only with soapy foam from detergents;

To microfiber and tapestry apply any soap and alcohol solutions.

IMPORTANT!Before you apply this or that tool, make a test - check how the material will react to the chemical substance. This is best done in the place where the flaw will not be visible - behind or below the sofa.

Folk remedies

Urine - a stain of this content is easily removed using 9% vinegar in a ratio of 1: 5 with water, a solution of potassium permanganate for dark tissue or citric acid diluted in water 1:10;
Fat and wine - pour salt on the stain just put so that it absorbs the substance into itself, and then wipe it with a suitable detergent;
Dyes - liquid ammonia, ethyl alcohol or acetone will destroy them;
Chewing gum - apply an ice cube to the contaminated place and after a while it will be easily removed with little effort;
Blood - a fresh stain will be easily removed by cold water, and old dirt will disappear if a weak solution of 9% vinegar is applied to it (2 tbsp. Per 1 liter of water);
Juice of fruits and vegetables - ammonia or vinegar with a concentration of 9%;
When cleaning a leather sofa, use ordinary Vaseline.