How To Get the Perfect Results When Cleaning Your Couch

September 16, 2022 Published by Leave your thoughts

It is pretty much impossible to avoid dirt and stains on our couches. If you live with pets or children, you will eventually find yourself cleaning the couch. Even when there are no visible stains or dirt, couches need to be cleaned occasionally to keep them fresh and attractive. You might feel at a loss over how to properly clean the couch, though. This quick guide will provide you with couch cleaning tips and the best way to cleaning couch cushions. Let’s get started.

Understanding Upholstery Types

It is important to remember that not all couches are the same. Different types of upholstery will require very different cleaning methods. If you are unsure of the type of upholstery, you should do a little research to nail this down first. It will greatly assist you with cleaning the couch properly now and in the future.

Gather Your Supplies

Once you are sure of which type of upholstery you have, you should gather more info on what the proper cleaning supplies would be for that type of upholstery. In general, you will need:

  • Soft-bristled brush
  • Towels
  • Fans
  • Vacuum
  • Cleaning solutions approved for the upholstery type

Vacuuming

The first step to cleaning any couch is thorough vacuuming. This will remove all the loose debris such as dirt. This also gives you a chance to get under cushions and remove foreign objects that may have gotten lost in the couch. Also, take this time to clean out from under the couch as well and dust under the couch.

Be sure to utilize the crevice tools on your vacuum to get down into every little crack.

Cleaning Codes

Another very important step in the couch cleaning process is to check the cleaning codes. These codes can be found on your couch’s tags and will guide you on what you can and cannot do with the fabric of the couch. These codes were created by the manufacturer and take into account the fabric and stuffing. Here is a quick rundown of the most common cleaning codes you might see on your couch.

  • W- water based only
  • S- Solvents only
  • S/W- Solvents and water
  • X- Professional only – This means that owners are not recommended to clean the couch themselves. If you see this code, the best way to clean the couch is to reach out to a local upholstery cleaning professional.

Start Cleaning

Once you have determined how to clean your couch and that it is okay for a DIY, you should start the cleaning process. It is very important that you only start this project if you have the time available to finish it. You should not start and stop and restart again later.

What About Leather?

Leather couches can often be cleaned with any type of leather cleaner. Be sure to read cleaning codes on your leather couch as well, and only use products that are appropriate for your particular couch.

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