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How To Clean Your Couch
Do you want to get the feel of a new couch every time you clean your old one? No worries, we have you covered. We are going to present some really easy steps which can help you magically clean your couches and upholstery. We will be covering everything step by step so that you can better understand it. So, let’s get into the details.
Six Easy Steps to Clean Your Couch
Cleaning your couch in six easy steps might be a dream for many of you. You all would have heard about starting with brushing and ending with spraying a mild deodorizer but do you know how to do it the right way? Let’s break down these steps.
1.Start With Brushing
The first step is to get yourself a nice brush for scraping off the dirt from your couch. The main purpose of this brush is to remove any stacked-up dirt or shoe stains from your couch within minutes, with the least effort. Don’t worry, you can use your vacuum cleaner to do this task in detail.
2.Switch On the Vacuum
The easiest and quickest solution to wipe away dirt from your couch is to switch on your vacuum for a few minutes. Many people talk about the frequency to vacuum your couch, you should try get it done once every two weeks, more frequently if you have children or pets. If you want to target the tight corners of the couch, you can add the crevice tool to your vacuum machine.
For the plain surface, you can add the upholstery attachment with a soft brush to wipe away dust. Don’t forget to lift the cushions so that you can target the dust present there too. And especially if you are not deep cleaning your couches frequently, this is the perfect time to turn over your cushions. Also, go through some couch cleaning tips if you need them.
3.Remove The Slipcovers
If you have washable slipcovers on your couch, you should feel lucky, as these are the easiest to clean. Just unzip the slipcovers, remove them from the couch, add them into the washing machine, pour a nice detergent, and there you go. But be careful about reading the directions on the slipcovers to wash them the right way. This mystical ‘right way’ is to add a generous amount of a good detergent to some cold water, and spin your slipcovers for 15 – 20 minutes.
If you are confused about drying these covers, the best option is to hang them up to air dry. If you are good at vacuuming your couches, you only need to wash these slipcovers once every year.
4.Shower Some Bug Spray
We all are very sick of the bugs present in the corners of our couches and are always looking for the best way to get rid of them. Whether it is a new couch or an old one, spraying a generous amount of bug spray to kill the bugs present in the corners or under your couch is an essential task. Even if you are unable to see any bugs with the naked eye, you can just randomly spray some bug spray as a preventive measure.
5.Spot Cleaning Your Couch
There are times that we all get something spilt on our couches, to ensure these spills don’t turn into stains they must be spot cleaned immediately. You can spot-clean your couch in 3 easy steps.
- Blot
The very first thing to do in case of a fresh spill is to gently bring it out with a damp cloth. This will reduce the chances of spreading the stain. Even if the stain is an old one you should blot it with a damp cloth instead of scrubbing or rubbing it. - Apply Stain Remover
To target the stain you can use any stain remover compatible with the material of your couch. A special and heavy leather stain remover will be required if your couch is made of leather. You can also make a most-purpose stain-removing solution within minutes. Just add some dishwashing soap to a cup of warm water, shake it well and your solution is ready to go. - Blot Again
Now repeat step one by using a clean towel to wash away the stain remover you have applied on your couch. Make sure you are not scrubbing or rubbing it. Another important point to consider before using anything on your couch is to do a small patch test to prevent the cleaning process from worsening the stain.
6.Spray A Nice Deodorizer
Who doesn’t like a sweet smell coming out of your couch every time you sit on it? There are two ways to do this task, one is to add a nice deodorizer and the other one is to sprinkle some baking soda. Generally, this method applies to all types of fabrics but still, it is advised to do a patch test. Add some baking soda to your couch and let it sit for 30 minutes and then finally vacuum the leftover baking soda.
Time To Get Your Couches Clean
A nice and clean couch can bring a whole new life to your living room, lounge, or any other corner of the room. Likewise, an untidy couch with a ton of stains can dull the sparkle of your entire room. This is where this detailed couch cleaning guide will help you. Make sure that you properly choose the right type of cleaning chemical that is most compatible with the fabric of your couch. If your couch is very old or very stained, you can also call professionals to do this job with amazing results.
