Do-it-yourself fabric sofa cleaning

Who among us does not dream of a beautiful and bright sofa in the living room, a comfortable and inviting sofa that as soon as we sit down on it we will forget the hardships of the day and become addicted to its softness. The sofa is the most useful piece of furniture in the house. Beyond its practical use as a piece of furniture used for sitting and lying down, it is used as a decorative item and greatly affects the overall appearance of the living room and home. That is why it is very important to take care of the maintenance and cleaning of the sofa. Cleaning fabric sofas, as we all know, is not an easy task. We do almost everything on the couch.

 

We sit on it, fall asleep, read newspapers, drink coffee or wine in it, snack on it, eat juicy lunches on it and more. All these things leave dirt and greatly damage the appearance of the sofas. In homes where there is an animal, remnants of fur, hair and sometimes also secretions may accumulate on the sofa which may not only damage the appearance of the sofa but also leave unpleasant odors and stains that are difficult to remove. So how do you deal with all this dirt? How can we manage to clean fabric sofas at home and keep them looking clean and new?  So just before we call a company that specializes in cleaning fabric sofas Let's see how you can do it yourself.

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Whether you have a leather sofa or a fabric sofa at home, it is an expensive item that requires gentle care. Cleaning sofas fabric contrary to popular belief is a complex operation. The instinct of all of us as soon as we see a stain on the sofa, is to take a damp cloth and rub it. which may strengthen the stain. It is important to remember when cleaning sofas fabric it is recommended to avoid using damp cloths containing alcohol and never to use bleach, which will cause irreversible damage to the sofa.

 

If we have a material for cleaning fabric sofas that we are not sure if it contains harmful substances, you should check it in a hidden place in the sofa. So what is recommended to do? For stains caused by liquids such as coffee, wine, or ink.

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We recommend pouring salt or baking powder, which absorb the liquids and prevent the spread of the stain, and only then wipe with a damp cloth.

In the case of chewing gum that sticks to the sofa, we recommend freezing it by attaching an ice pack and then it will peel off easily. An important tip for cleaning fabric sofas from fur and hair residues (applies to both fabric and leather sofas) is to wear plastic gloves to rub it on the sofa and the static electricity that will be created will attract the hair residues to it.

 

In cases where there is a bad smell due to secretions or leftover spilled milk, it is recommended to spray the sofa immediately after cleaning with a laundry detergent, or if it is possible to simply wash the sofa cover. These were a number of basic rules for cleaning fabric sofas safely, in cases where there is doubt it is recommended to consult a company specializing in the field of cleaning fabric sofas.

 

 

A clean sofa is a significant element in the overall appearance of the house and it contributes to the pleasant atmosphere and the general feeling of cleanliness. However, sometimes the sofa may absorb various stains as a result of spilled liquids, falling sauces or foods, or as a result of dirt that does not come off.

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We are at Zeus CleanWe specialize in the service of cleaning Sitti fabric sofas, cleaning natural fabric sofas, cleaning Impala fabric sofas and more. 

For a price quote without obligation, you are welcome to contact us today. 

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