Upholstery is a significant component in theinterior of a house that adds beauty and elegance to the ambiance. Be it acouch, sofa, curtains, or chairs, it is always a necessity to clean them on aregular basis as these may become worn out, dented, scratched, and stained overa period of time. Even the best quality and most expensive sofa can be damagedif proper cleaning is not done when required. So, all you need to do is tofollow these simple cleaning steps and get a shining sofa.
Resources Required
The most important things required for sofa cleaning are:
1. Vacuum cleaner with hose attachment
2. Rug shampoo or a good detergent
3. Sponge or a cotton cloth
4. Water
Instructions
1. First, you need to prepare the sofa by removing all cushions,covers, and boosters.
2. Vacuum the sofa, cushions, arm rest, and back with the hose attachments.This is mainly used to clear off dust and dirt from hidden areas of the sofa.
3. Use a soft or a cotton rag to clean the wooden portion.
4. You should know the kind of fabric used in your sofa as different fabricswill have different cleaning requirements. Depending on the kind of fabric, usethe respective shampoo or the rug shampoo for cleaning. For example, a cottonfabric can be washed using a simple detergent but silk fabric requires adetergent with special chemicals and substances. Dont make a mistake here or your sofa will get permanently damaged.
5. If its a leather sofa, then special cleaning shampoos are available forleather fabrics.
6. If not sure about which shampoo and detergent to use, its best to contactyour dealer and take advice.
7. If, in case, your sofa set is under warranty period, you can even requestthe dealer to send personnel for cleaning the sofa.
8. Its best to test a small hidden area before cleaning the entire sofa.
9. Take the shampoo as required and then clean the entire sofa using thesponge.
10. Keep it under a fan or leave it overnight tolet dry completely.
Quick Tips
1. Its best to test the detergent or shampoo on a carpet or a hidden area of the sofa to ensure no water drops are left after cleaning.
2.There are fabrics that require dry cleaning. In such cases, you can make use of steam cleaner.
3. Check for ingredients in the shampoo to verify its compatibility as moisture often seeps through the fabric.
