Crash Your Couch, You Get the Ouch

Everybody loves having a couch in their living room. It’s the best spot for being a couch potato and watching TV. But sofas don’t stay clean forever, they degrade over time as they accumulate dirt and dust from the room it’s in. If your sofa isn’t fully cleaned, there will always be a residue of dirt lying somewhere around the sofa. That’s why it’s always important to get your sofa cleaned occasionally.

In this blog post, we’ll explain the step-by-step process of how you should go about cleaning your coach until it’s dust-free and dirt-free. Read on if you want to chill comfortably.

• Check the Care Tag on the Sofa

The care tag will provide important information about the type of material your sofa is made of and what cleaning methods are safe to use. The tag may have symbols or text that indicate whether the fabric is water-safe, dry-clean only, or spot-clean only.

• Vacuum the Sofa

Use a vacuum cleaner with an upholstery attachment to remove any loose dirt, dust, or pet hair from the sofa. Start by removing the cushions and vacuuming the frame, arms, and back of the sofa. Then, vacuum the cushions themselves.

• Spot Clean any Stains

If there are any stains on the sofa, it’s important to address them as soon as possible. Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb any excess liquid, then use a cleaning solution that is appropriate for the sofa’s material to remove the stain. Avoid rubbing the stain, as this can push it deeper into the fabric.

• Clean the Entire Sofa

If the care tag allows for it, you can use a steam cleaner or upholstery cleaner to clean the entire sofa. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the cleaning solution and machine, and test a small, inconspicuous area of the sofa before cleaning the entire thing. For example, if you’re using a steam cleaner, you’ll need to fill the machine with water and the appropriate cleaning solution, then use the nozzle to apply steam and suction to the fabric. If you’re using an upholstery cleaner, you’ll need to spray the cleaning solution onto the fabric, then use the machine’s suction to remove the solution and any dirt.

• Let the Sofa Dry

After cleaning, it’s important to let the sofa air dry completely before using it again. Depending on the humidity and temperature in your home, this may take several hours or even a full day. Avoid using a hairdryer or other heat sources to speed up the drying process, as this can damage the fabric. If possible, open windows or turn on a fan to increase air circulation and speed up the drying process.

Conclusion

Now that you know everything about cleaning your sofa, why not do it yourself? Nobody loves chilling on a dirty sofa that looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months. If you feel that cleaning your couch is too much of a challenge for you, get a professional’s help. Head over to Sirwiss and book a sofa cleaning team to get your couch cleaned up in your own home today.