subject: Methods for Cleaning Upholstery Do no Need To Be Harsh [print this page] Methods for Cleaning Upholstery Do no Need To Be Harsh
Upkeep cleaning for upholstery increases the life of the fabrics, and so extends the life of your furniture. Here, I outline the easy steps for routine cleaning and then chase up with some green approaches to cleaning upholstery that has been stained.
You ought to be vacumming your upholstery at least one time a month. To do so, remove loose cushions first, then use the proper attachment on your vacuum to sweep off dust. After the dust is removed, cleaning upholstery is a straightforward case of vacuuming all of the surfaces of the furniture (including the wood platform and legs). Be certain to get either side of all 1the cushions. A warning: if you're vacuuming a bit of furniture that is stuffed with down, note whether any feathers are being sucked out by the vacuum and if they are, revert to brushing instead.
When you have the time for a deeper clean, you can do so by mixing one part liquid dish detergent to 4 parts water -- but be sure to test for fading first. If your upholstery does not fade, you can use the cleaning solution over the whole furniture piece by rubbing it onto the fabric surface with a cloth until suds form. Then, scrape off the suds, go over the fabric once again with a1 which has only clean warm water, and let the furniture air dry. Remember that you don't wish to get the fabric too wet during this process, so apply the solutions and water lightly, brush or scrape comprehensively and think about employing a fan to help the drying process when you're done cleaning upholstery.
While I advocate vinegar as a part of cleaning solutions for many parts of your house, don't use vinegar when cleaning upholstery because it is too acidic and will damage the fiber. Apleasant non-acidic alternative cleaner for a stain that you may not have considered are baby wipes, which are exceptionally light but can remove arange of stains. Baby shampoo (or any gentle shampoo, really) combined with water as an alternative choice to substitute for liquid detergent also works exceptionally well.
