How to clean a sofa at home

Upholstered furniture, for all its comfort and beauty, tends to accumulate dust, get dirty, “catch” stains and simply become untidy. Therefore, it should be periodically clean chairs and sofas
like other household items.

Previously, we have already shared with you affordable life hacks that help tidy up leather furniture. Today we will tell how to clean upholstered sofa
.

Remove the dust from the sofa

Remove dust from the sofa / Photo: freepik.com

Before wet cleaning, it is advisable to first remove dust from the furniture – this will reduce the total amount of dirt. Walk on all planes vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle
or just with an open pipe.

Treat stains

If there are stains on the sofa, the main thing when removing them is not to harm or make them even more noticeable. Whatever means you choose to do this, first test it on an invisible piece of furniture
. Rigid upholstery fabric can be rubbed with a brush, and for soft upholstery it is better to use a sponge or napkin.

How to make a cleaning solution

You will need:

• 1 liter of warm water;
• 4 tbsp. spoons of dishwashing liquid;
• 5 st. spoons of 9% vinegar;
• 2 tbsp. spoons of soda;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of glycerin

Dissolve dish soap and baking soda in water. Pour in the glycerin and mix well. Add vinegar and stir again until foamy.

How to do wet cleaning

How to clean a sofa / Photo: freepik.com

Due to the foamy consistency, the product penetrates better into the fibers of the upholstery. Whip up the liquid and until the foam settles
, apply to a sponge, brush or cloth. Rub the product into the sofa, especially carefully wiping the contaminated areas. Leave for 30 minutes. Then clean the furniture with a wet cloth or sponge, rinsing it often in clean water. Clean off the agent and the dirt that has appeared on the surface until the water from the sponge becomes clear.

How to clean a sofa with lemon juice

How to clean a sofa with lemon / Photo: unsplash

Lemon cleans well any dirt. But be careful because acid brightens fabric
and may leave stains.

You will need:

• 1 glass of warm water;
• 5 st. spoons of lemon juice;
• 5 st. spoons of soda.

Dissolve lemon juice in water and add baking soda. When they react, foam will appear on the surface of the solution. Sponge or cloth, apply the product to the dirty surface of the sofa and leave for 10 minutes
. Then rub the fabric well with a sponge. Rinse it and again wipe the remaining product from the sofa.

How to wash a sofa with laundry soap

Laundry soap is a universal remedy that is suitable for all types of upholstery of upholstered furniture. Be careful with whitening effect
so that there are no stains on the sofa. Lather laundry soap in water to make a rich solution. Scrub the sofa with a sponge or brush, carefully rubbing the foam into especially dirty places. Replace the water with clean water, rinse the brush and rub the furniture again to completely rinse off the product.

Remove cleaning agent residue

After cleaning the sofa, let the fabrics dry completely. Then Vacuum the furniture again
to remove the remaining particles of the product, dust or dirt from the surface.

Earlier, we told you how to wash tulle so that you do not iron it later. You can also see recommendations on how to wash kitchen towels: TOP 5 life hacks.