Delicate furniture can be a great enhancement to your home. Living room sofas are particularly prone to accumulating dust, which not only compromises the aesthetics but also breeds bacteria. Do you know how to clean sofa stains? Various sofa materials require different cleaning methods. Let’s go on and find the answer together.
How to clean sofa stains of fabric sofa?
Compared to the luxury and elegance of leather sofas, people instead favor the simplicity and warmth of fabric sofas.
Some fabric sofas are made of special fabric that is waterproof and stain-resistant. This kind of fabric sofa will be easier to clean, you can directly wipe the dirt on the surface of the sofa with water. You can also use toothpaste to apply the dirt on the surface of the sofa and then clean it with water. However, common fabric sofas are not waterproof, so when cleaning we should pay attention to avoid water penetration into the interior of the fabric sofa. The specific cleaning steps are as follows：
- First, use a hoover to remove dust from the fabric couch table, then gently wipe it off with a cloth.
- Remember not to scrub with too much water, otherwise, the water will seep into the sofa and cause dampness, deformation, and shrinking.
- If coffee or other beverages drip into the sofa fabric cover, immediately take a towel dipped in warm water and suction out the beverage from the sofa surface, and the sooner the better, as stains will be difficult to deal with if left for a long time.
Whether the fabric sofa chair covers can be removed or not will determine the way of cleaning the fabric sofa. Soleil Sofa Collection from Lamaisonaire is a good choice, of which the cushions are removable and machine washable, making it easy to keep your furniture looking its best.
How to clean sofa stains of leather sofa?
Leather sofas should not be placed in the places where direct sunlight reaches. The radiation from the sun will raise the temperature of the leather, causing oil to evaporate, humidity to decrease, and suppleness to decrease, resulting in cracking. Additionally, the dyed leather will fade. When the leather sofa is seriously polluted, the sofa not only loses its original luster, but the stains will also penetrate the pores of the leather.
- Firstly, wet a towel with water, wring it out, and wipe off the dust as well as the stains on the surface of the sofa.
- Then gently rub the surface of the sofa with a conditioner one or two times.
- To clean these stains, you need to use a steam machine designed for cleaning sofas and a particular cleaning chemical.
- Do not use water to scrub the leather sofa, as it will harden the leather and lose its softness over time.
If you have a premium leather sofa, it is recommended that you prepare a bottle of leather cleaning, which can swiftly remove stains while also restoring the brightness of the sofa’s surface; it is also quite easy to use! This approach applies to leather sofas, leather bags, and leather shoes.
Tips: Leather sofas may be cleaned and maintained once a year. Frequent washing causes friction and erosion of the leather, harming its health and the life of the sofa! Regular sofa cleaning is also an effective technique to lengthen its service life.
How to clean sofa stains of wood sofa?
Extremely premium wood sofas are typically decorated with elegantly carved mahogany, teak, oak, walnut, and other materials. If you do not clear dust frequently, the little crevices can accumulate dust, reducing the beauty of the wooden furniture and making it appear ‘old’ faster.
Under typical circumstances, you should wax the sofa’s surface every three months. Waxing should not be overly intense; otherwise, the cracks of the wood might get clogged. After waxing, the sofa seems shining, and the surface does not absorb dust, allowing housekeeping a breeze.
- To eliminate dust from your sofa’s surface, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cotton cloth or a chicken feather duster.
- For parts that are difficult to clean, use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub.
- If the liquid is accidentally spilled, mop it up immediately with a dry towel to prevent staining and discoloration of the wood caused by longer untreated periods.
How to choose a sofa that will be easy to clean?
The first step in selecting a sofa is to consider its material. The variety of sofa materials available on the market now is very extensive, including cowhide, fabric, technological cloth, and others. Fabric sofa designs are diverse, vibrant, and reasonably priced. It is soft and comfortable, making it ideal for usage by the entire family. However, fabric sofas are prone to absorbing dust and stains and require regular cleaning and upkeep. If you want fabric sofas, be sure to choose a removable and washable construction.
Leather sofas are durable and the surface is unlikely to deteriorate even after years of use. Leather sofas are easy to clean, and minor stains can be removed by wiping with a clean damp cloth. It is recommended to buy a leather sofa for the convenience of cleaning. Lamaisonaire offers high-quality, top-grain leather sofas that combine a sense of luxury with durability. It is easy to clean and care for with a clean, soft material.