Your couch is a massive part of your home and is pretty much the key component of your living room. It’s where you and your family binge Netflix, play games, relax, cuddle with animals, and spend much of their time. Unfortunately, this is also where so much natural debris ends up accumulating. Crumbs, animal hairs, dirt, and natural body oils will end up all over a couch. This can create unpleasant smells and really damage the appearance of your sofa and you and your families experience.
It’s for this reason that it’s vital to regularly clean your sofa. Guaranteeing that it is kept properly clean requires the regular use of fabric steamers and cleaners – while will handle problems such as spills, stains, and bodily oils.
In this article, we’ll look at how you can clean your couch – with or without a steamer.
How to Clean your Couch
Cleaning your couch regularly is vital to ensure you can get rid of unsightly stains, not to mention smells and other odours.
Before you do any cleaning, remember to check the couch to ensure the fabric is suitable for cleaning with your chosen products or materials. The following labels are common.
- W: Water is usable; this is the easiest kind of material to clean by far, and all water-based cleaners are okay to use.
- W/S: Water and or solvent based cleaners are safe to make use of.
- S: You can only make use of solvent-based cleaning chemicals.
- X: Only use vacuums or brush the fabric: this can kind of material should only ever be cleaned by vacuum – or by professionals, such as Acorn.
Using a Steam Cleaner
Preparation is always a key part of this.
Just as if you were not using a steam cleaner, it is vital to hoover and vacuum the couch thoroughly first. Try and reach into every crevice. This is important because vacuuming will get rid of any dirt or debris – making the whole cleaning process much, much easier. Vacuuming does a huge amount to improve the appearance of a
A handheld steamer or steam iron can be used to kill dust mites (a serious allergen). The steamer should be used over the entire sofa; the steam will touch and penetrate the fabric.
Once the steam has been applied, using a vacuum (it’s best to use the appropriate attachment) which can reach into the various crevices and spaces of the sofa. Remove cushions and make sure to clean the fabric underneath.
Without a Steam Cleaner
Certain fabrics can be cleaned without the use of a steamer.
As always, it is good to begin with vacuuming, just as if you were using a steam cleaner. Vacuuming removes debris like hair, crumbs, and other messes which can make the rest of the process difficult.
In cases where fabrics can be cleaned without making use of a steamer, water can be used to treat food and pet stains. These are usually enzyme-containing and are mixed in with mild dish soap as well as warm water.
It’s key you always test this approach on a hidden or inconspicuous area of the couch. This guarantees that you can get an idea of the kind of results you’ll end up achieving with your cleaning process.
Cushions which have removable covers should have the covers removed, and a paper towel should be used to absorb the cleaner.
Baking Soda is a good approach and is a popular way to clean sofas. Apply the baking soda and allow it to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Then vacuum it up. Always apply it in an inconspicuous place at first to
Extraction Cleaners
Extraction cleaners are great for handling arm and headrests. The cleaning and water mixture is dispensed through the hose and the fabric can be agitated with a brush nozzle. Afterwards, this can be vacuumed up.
Professional Help
While it is possible to clean your couch yourself (and you should regularly hoover it and remove stains as quickly as you can), as shown, there’s a lot to research and to keep in mind when it comes to sofa cleaning.
One of the best approaches is to get professional help; professionals can do all of this on your behalf and have the knowledge (and equipment) to ensure the job is done properly.
Acorn Upholstery Cleaning Glasgow has years of professional experience as well as training to ensure that your sofa is left refreshed and looking practically brand new – with no worries over stains or other issues. For more information about our services, call us today at t 0141 212 0212 or email us at info@acorncarpetcleaning.co.uk.
