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How to Clean Stains from your Fabric Sofa Naturally

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Manoj Gandla
How to Clean Stains from your Fabric Sofa Naturally

Cleaning stains on sofas could be a tedious process as it mostly depends on the upholstery it is made from. The most stubborn stains are usually from wine, food, watermarks, blood, and cellulosic browning. Stains should be cleaned as soon as they occur so they do not leave an unsightly mess behind.

Without further ado, here are some tips and tricks that on how to remove fabric stains naturally.

Examine the Make of the Fabric Sofa

Sometimes, the upholstery which the sofa is made from reacts and discolors when it is cleaned with water. Therefore, the manufacturer’s care tags must be read to find out the following information:

  • If it can be cleaned with water. This is represented by the symbol
  • If it is to be cleaned using a solvent-based cleaner. This is represented by the symbol
  • If it can be cleaned using either water or a solvent-based cleaner. This is represented by the symbol
  • If it is to be vacuumed only. This is represented by the symbol

Quickly Clean up Spills

This is the golden rule and if it is not followed, couches could get ruined ultimately. Postponing the cleanup could cause the stains to set, thus resulting in permanent stains that would become tough to get rid of. Oil stains, food crumbs, drink spills, and the list goes on would become unsightly and could wear out couches quickly if immediate action is not taken.

Regularly Dust Sofas

Cleaning processes should begin with removing all solid particles from crevices and surfaces. To do this, a stiff brush with soft bristles must be used so that sofas do not get damaged. They must be brushed gently to remove all solid items.

Use of Colorless Wool-like Napkins when Cleaning

Making use of a colorless wool-like napkin to clean will make sure that there is no color transfer from the napkin to the couch. Sometimes colored napkins emit dye when reacting to water or solvent-based cleaners. The transferable colors of the napkins could ruin the beauty of the sofa. Also, after the stain has been removed, another colorless napkin must be used to go over the cleaned spot to yield the best result.

Get Rid of Smells

Sofas cling to smells off occupants that have laid on them over time. Pet, sweaty persons, or food spills are the leading causes of smelling fabric sofas. An upholstery deodorizer, a dry carpet cleaner, or even baking soda can be used to mask these smells. To remove these stains from vacuumable sofas using baking soda, do follow the steps below.

  • Brush down sofas.
  • Douse them in baking soda and leave for 15 mins – 20 mins.
  • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove all traces of baking soda. Stubborn stains will require a mixture of baking soda with a dry carpet cleaner.

Don't Forget to Dry Fabric Sofas Afterward

To prevent mold formation on fabric sofas, it must either be sun-dried or air-dried to keep it dry. Take off the cushions and place them outside under sunlight to dry. For humid spaces, setting a box fan right in front of it will do

Cleaning sofas is an urgent matter because it is the single most functional piece of furniture in living rooms. Stains and smells could paint a bad picture of homes to guests. The tips listed above should help you maintain any couch almost as well as cleaning companies in Dubai would.

CleanTel Cleaning Company in Dubai professionally maintains your sofas' cleanliness, which benefits everyone, including your family, friends, colleagues, and customers. Our sofa cleaning Dubai services are the most cost-effective that ensures you the most dirt-free sofa at your home or work.

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