Upholstered furniture can take a lot of wear and tear.
Vacuum Upholstered Furniture Often
Our number one cleaning tip is tovacuum your upholstered furniture often.
Dirt not only affects the appearance of your furniture, it can also wear away fabric fibers.
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Use a clean, dry upholstery attachment, or any stiff-bristle brush, to loosen dried dirt and debris.
Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
Keep a travel pack stashed in the living room for instant spot removal whenever spills happen.
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Baby wipes are also ideal forspot-cleaning rugs.
“S” means to use a non water-based solvent, such as alcohol.
Spray it on lightly, then blot with a clean with a white cloth or sponge.
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If it’s already treated, ask the manufacturer how long it will last.
Keeping it treated is key to maximizing the life of your furniture, she says.
Scrubbing could grind the stain further into the fibers or damage the fabric.
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It’s better to let the stain remover sink in and set, then gently blot it away.
Use a soft, microfiber cloth for blotting, not a coarse fabric or a bristled brush.
If the fibers are stiff after cleaning and drying, use a soft brush to loosen the material.
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“This is not always true.”
Try a specially formulated solvent (water-free) spot remover first.
Many upholstery sprays are inexpensive and work well on most stains.
If you move on to a water-based approach, Holt says, use it sparingly.
you might also create your own static spray by mixing water and a small amount offabric softener.
Spray the solution on the furniture and wipe off the hair with a cloth.
Other effective tools for removing fur from upholstery include furniture brushes and hand vacuums designed for pet hair.
If you use a washing machine, it’s generally best to stick with the gentle cycle on cold.
If the pillow covers are removable,throw them in the machineinside out.
Be sure to dry pillows thoroughly, as inner dampness can lead to mold.
Try these tricks to remove stains from upholstered furniture:
