Whether you are buying new upholstered furniture or already have what you need, here is how you can keep it finding good.
Shop for pieces that match your lifestyle and keep it clean! Lightly brush, then vacuum all upholstered surfaces weekly, along with the crevices behind, under and in the middle of the cushions, as well as the cushions themselves. Although your cushion doesn't look dirty, it is still sharp small particles of dirt, oil and debris every single time anyone, along with a pet, sits down.
Pet Pillow
Remove pet hair using a rubber glove, sticky tape, roller, or lint brush. Plump and rotate cushions and pillows to distribute wear. Air out the cushions or use an odor neutralizer to avoid musty smells.
Clean stains immediately! If it's a wet stain, remove solids with a spatula, use a white cloth or paper towel to blot, then treat with a stain remover, working from the edges to the center to avoid spreading the stain. Blow dry afterward to avoid rings, then gradually brush to restore fabric nap. Spot treat any preexisting stains with remover, blotting them out rather than rubbing them in. By the way, baby wipes are great for removing cushion stains!
With regular maintenance, dirt will not build up and your upholstered furniture will not look dirty. But if you've been lax and your furniture shows it, you will need to do a deeper cleaning. Under no circumstances should you unzip cushion covers and toss them in the wash, unless specifically directed to do so by the manufacturer. The fabric is likely to discolor, shrink or become otherwise unusable.
You can steam clean your furniture with an cushion attachment, but there are easier, safer ways. Steam cleaning can fully ruin inevitable fabrics so, unless you are sure that steam cleaning is safe, select an additional one option.
Your first step is to recognize the cushion fabric and resolve what you can and cannot use to clean it. This is very prominent because distinct fabrics need distinct cleaning agents. Check furniture tags beforehand. Once you know the fabric, you can resolve what to use.
Upholstery cleaner, proper for your fabric, is usually available in spray bottles. In general, a water based cleaner works for synthetic fabrics while a solvent based cleaner works for organic fabrics. Test the cleaner first in a small, inconspicuous area and allow it to dry before proceeding.
Using clean white cloth, work from area to area, following instructions on the cushion cleaner label. Blot rather than rub, keep moisture to a minimum and be sure to dry fully with a fan or blow-dryer. For especially dirty cushion try Tuff Stuff, available at Wal-Mart and many hardware stores.
Upholstery tears and holes are for real repaired using iron-on patches. For tears, plainly position a small piece of patch under the tear and iron one side. Then, pull the other side into place and, while holding, iron the sides together. Be sure the iron climatic characteristic is not too hot for the fabric.
For holes, cut a small piece of matching fabric from an inconspicuous area and iron it to a patch. Trim the patch, leaving a margin around the perimeter. Position the patch behind the hole so the fabric is showing and iron it into place.
Protect clean furniture with stain repellent or Scotch Guard. Washable seat covers and throws can be added to sacrifice wear, shield furniture from dirt and stains, and help keep cushion finding clean and new. Close blinds during the day or rotate furniture to avoid sun damage. The sun can for real bleach out some fabrics, causing severe discoloration. Keep newspapers off the furniture to avoid newsprint stains.
If you smoke inside you are request for trouble. Cigarette smoke deposits a sticky, smelly, yellow substance on all things it touches, along with your upholstery, and it can be difficult or impossible to remove.
If you have a kitty (with claws), you may need to treat some upholstered surfaces with anti-scratch spray to safe against tearing and shredding.
Furniture Cleaning - How to sound Your Upholstered Furniture
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