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Insightful Tips on how to Clean Sofas
Sofas are some of the most treasured pieces of
furniture in home and business premises as well. The complete the equation of
beauty and convenience as far as furniture is concerned. Additionally, sofas
need routine maintenance in order to maintain their esthetic beauty and luster
in the home. But what is the right way of carrying out effective cleaning
routines for your sofas? To get all the right answers to all these questions,
keep reading this article till the end to discover more.
First
step first
Vacuuming is the first step that you need to take
is to vacuum it. Vacuuming helps in removing the dirt and dust so that they do
not get wet, and advance their staining effect on the upholstery of the sofas.
Additionally, you need to get rid of all the pet hair. In case the vacuum fails
to remove all the pet hair, you can employ he services of a hair cleaner. Just
in case the sofas get a fresh spill, it is strongly recommended that you blot
the stain before it soaks deep into the upholstery of the sofas, wood work, and
its stuffing.
Understanding
the cleaning codes of the sofas
All sofas are fitted with care tags that show you
how to clean them and what substances that you should or should not use on the
sofa. These tags are usually hanged in some hidden areas of the sofas while
other are placed under the seat cushion. Some of the common ones are:
W: It
means that the fabric requires a water-based detergent.
S: It
requires cleaning with a solvent that is free from water.
WS: This
means that the fabric can be cleaned using both water and non water-based
solutions. This is a better choice because it allows you to remove stains on
your own.
X: This
kind of upholstery fabric is designed to be vacuum-cleaned and brushed only. It
is made to be professionally cleaned and it is suitable for those who have all
the cash to spend on that.
But in case you do not see any of these tags, you
can trust your judgment and do a test-cleaning on a small part of the fabric to
see how it will react with the substance. If you are not quite sure, then you
may need the help of a professional cleaner.
What
determines your cleaning method and products?
Different types of stains and spills require
different types of methods and cleaners. This means that you will need to
exercise your judgment wisely before you can settle on a particularly cleaner
and method. If you are still in doubt, you definitely require getting some
professional help especially if the extent of the stains is highly stubborn.
The
cleaning Process
Make sure that as you perform the cleaning, water
is maintained at a very minimal level. This is because if you use too much
water, you may end up exposing the fabric to shrinking and ugly water marks.
Additionally, you have to ensure that the metal parts of the sofa do not come
into contact with water. Follow the following simple steps to get optimal
results.
- Make a solution of a ¼ cup of dish washing liquid and 1 cup of warm water. Avoid hot water because it can damage the fabric.
- Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the solution until it becomes stiff and forms dry studs.
- Gently massage the suds into the fabric using a clean cotton cloth. Make sure that you cover one area at a time.
- Scrap off the dirty suds or foam using a rubber cooking spatula.
- Using clean water and damp piece of cloth, rinse the fabric by dabbing it.
Find our Seattle house cleaning service here:
Maid Complete
4500 9th Avenue NE, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98105, US
(206) 866-2986
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