Keep your couch cushions looking and smelling fresh with these routine and deep cleaning tips.
Additionally, every six months, couch cushions should be deep cleaned.
When vacuuming, take note of any stains or soiled areas and use a technique calledspot-treatingto remove them.
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Work in the direction of the fibers, and use a light touch to avoid abrading the fabric.
If the cushions are removable, flip them over and vacuum the sides and bottoms.
Add 12 Tbsp.liquid detergent, using your hands to dilute and distribute it in the water.
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Because of their size, it may be necessary to wash only 1 to 2 cushions at a time.
Allow the cushions to soak in the detergent solution for 1015 minutes, then repeat the pumping motion.
Rinse Cushions
After soaking, drain the detergent solution.
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Using your hands, press down on the cushions to extrude sudsy water.
Then, remove the cushions from the tub and wrap them inclean, dry towels.
Press down again so that the towel can absorb more excess water.
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Allow Cushions to Air Dry
Allow the cushions toair dry completelybefore returning them to the couch.
Fill the water tank and add the upholstery cleaning solution per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Allow Cushions to Dry
Let the couch cushions air dry completely before using the couch.
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To promote even drying time, considersetting up a fanand/or dehumidifier nearby to help speed up drying time.
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