How can I clean my couches, they are covered with heavy material?
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Do you have a steam cleaner? Those work great. "Heavy material" is rather vague. Denim, brocade, microfiber, cotton twill courderoy?
If you have access to a rinse and vac with an upholstery attachment, they are amazing. What I like is how it sucks the cleaning fluid right back out.
To make homemade upholstery stain cleaner you will need:
½ cup of liquid dish detergent (you can also use soap flakes, but not laundry detergent)
½ cup of water
Whip both ingredients together by using a hand mixer or egg beater until it starts frothing. Dip a sponge, upholstery brush or rag into the foam, apply it on your couch surface and scrub. Don’t overdo it as too much scrubbing may damage the fabric surface and texture. Rinse with water and let it dry.
For general cleaning of larger upholstery surfaces you may use the same recipe, but mix more water.
Many people also find that vinegar and warm water work well as upholstery cleaners. However, the latter option is only recommended on synthetic based upholstery. Again, it is absolutely vital that you test it out first on a part of the furniture that is ‘out of sight’. That way you can be sure that it doesn’t carry out any discoloration of the material. You can’t just throw vinegar on the surface and hope for it to work; you will need to make a little mix. This is what you need to use:
½ cup of white vinegar
1 cup of warm water
½ tablespoon of liquid soap (optional, add to the mix if your upholstery is badly soiled)
Put all the ingredients in a plastic spray bottle and mix the solution thoroughly. Spray the solution on your upholstery. Scrub the area with the rag or cloth until it’s clean. You may repeat the process if necessary.
Natural cleaners are less toxic and help the environment, but in some cases they may be not enough to eradicate certain stains. If that happens, consider getting an upholstery cleaning product or contacting a professional cleaner
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