Sure, velvet is a bit of a fussy fabric, but there are simple tricks to clean it.
What to Know Before Cleaning Velvet Upholstery
First, check the care tag.
The care tag offers special cleaning instructions, as well as a lettered code, outlined below.
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The codes indicate what cleaning products can be safely used on the fabric.
These methods should be safe for most synthetic and natural velvets.
Besides vacuuming the body of the couch, use the vacuum’s crevice tool for detail work.
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Don’t forget the sofa’s seams, where crumbs, hair, and dust collect.
Be thorough about thoseessential spots you may be forgetting.
you could also use upholstery brushes to freshen up velvet as an alternative to regular vacuuming.
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But keep a handheld vacuum near your couch for quick, regular touch-ups.
If a stain does linger on velvet upholstery, try spot cleaning to remove it.
Do not rub in a circular motion or grind the stain to avoid damaging the fabric.
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To prevent or remove compression marks,use a steameron the lowest setting togently steam out creases.
This kind of deep cleaning should be done a minimum of one to two times a year.
Households with pets or children may find it necessary to deep clean velvet furniture more often.
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Upholstery cleaning machines can be purchased or rented from hardware, home improvement, and grocery stores.
Deep clean at least once a month, as the fabric attracts dust and debris easily.
Technically, these kinds of sprays should be safe to use on any furniture fabric.
But always check the labels for accuracy and specific recommendations.
