How To Clean Sofa Upholstery At Home

We all are well aware that cleaning a sofa upholstery can be a lot of effort, especially when you come home after a long day at work. But did you know that there are some quick tricks that can easily make your sofa look and smell as good as new? And what is more interesting is that the cleaning materials that are necessary can just be hidden in your closet. Have you got a stain that you are super eager to erase? Here are some of the best tips and tricks that you can apply to easily clean and maintain your sofa upholstery at home. And if you do not manage to find the time, you can always trust the upholstery cleaning London professionals at Vip Carpet Cleaning London to provide you with the cleanest sofa upholstery and the best service that you can expect.

Step 1: Check your sofa thoroughly

The make of the sofa makes a big difference in the steps that you have to take to clean them properly, and some of the ways of finding out the correct method of cleaning is to check the upholstery type and learn what it's made of, can be fabric, leather, etc. You will also have to find the care tag if it exists for some cleaning codes that indicate what type of water you have to use and if you have to use solvent or not. But if you cannot find the tag and are lost, you can call professional upholstery cleaning services that will use expert machines and tactics to figure out the make and ensure the correct cleaning steps are applied.

Step 2: Gather all the cleaning supplies

Some of the things that you will need to clean your sofa upholstery are a vacuum cleaner, a mild detergent that will not burn a hole in your sofa, a bucket, a sponge, and a towel. All these supplies should be enough for a DIY cleaning session, but you should not expect expert-level cleaning when you are working with these supplies. Upholstery cleaning experts use a lot of advanced machinery to ensure every step goes smoothly and maximum cleaning efficiency is achieved.

Step 3: Vacuum the sofa

After stripping the sofa, you can carefully use a vacuum cleaner on the sofa to pick up dirt and crumbs with small debris that can hide in small ccorners. You should also try to make very sure that you are careful with the vacuum, or it can ruin your sofa. To ensure that you do not make pesky mistakes and ruin your expensive sofa, it is better to hire holstery cleaning London UK professionals who will help you clean your sofa and also make sure that it does not get ruined for no reason.

Step 4: Treat stains

You have to now mix a little bit of water and detergent to make a soft solution and fill it in a spray bottle. Make sure it is not too hard, or it will foam too much and go everywhere. After you sprinkle the solution on the stains, you have to sprinkle some on your clean towel and then bloat. Avoid rubbing, or you will spread your stain everywhere without even intending to. You can also use sponges because they work better than towels because of their coarse surface. But if you are scared that you will ruin the make of your sofa, you can hire upholstery cleaning in London professionals who will use the right equipment that fits the make of your sofa to ensure no harm reaches your precious baby. They will treat your sofa like their own child.  

Step 5: let the whole thing dry

Letting your sofa dry is a game of patience, and you will have to do that to ensure it dries evenly. You can crank up the fan or open windows to ensure there is more airflow. This will dry the sofa at a steady rate, but if you do not have time to play watchman with the process, you can hire professional cleaners who will also dry your sofa using special driers and serve it to you on time. Professional sofa cleaners are amazing for people who are really busy and cannot play the patience game because of a menial chore.

Step 6: Check the results at the end

You should inspect your sofa once it has dried completely for any smells or unwanted objects around it. If you find some, you may have to repeat the process all over again, and it may take time. But if you are adamant about it, by all means, proceed with your own peace of mind. It is not necessary to handle the entire thing in a day, but if you really are running short on time, you might consider hiring professionals to ensure peace of mind and a guarantee that your sofa will be delivered to you at the best of its state.

Why professional cleaners are worth it

Professional cleaners possess expertise in what they are working with. They are well aware of different fabric types and cleaning codes, too, like it's written on the back of their hand, and it comes with no guesswork. A professional will zap tough stains better than any DIY attempt that you can do. Steam cleaners and industrial vacuums are normal equipment for Vip Carpet Cleaning London, but they also possess special concoctions to clean the sofa properly.