Sofa Cleaning Tips: The sofa in the house is not just a place to sit, but it also works to enhance the beauty of the entire living room. It is used almost daily, from spending time with family to welcoming guests. Due to continuous use, dust, soil, food stains, pet hair and bacteria start accumulating on the sofa. Many times the sofa appears clean from above, but a lot of dirt remains hidden between its seams, corners and cushions. In such a situation, let us tell you today how dirty your clean looking sofa is and what is the easy trick to clean it.
First remove dust and dirt
Before starting cleaning the sofa, the most important step is to remove the dust accumulated on it. For this, use of vacuum cleaner is considered best, because it easily removes the dust stuck in the corners of the sofa, between the seams and cushions. If there is no vacuum cleaner in the house, then the dust can be cleaned thoroughly with a dry and soft cloth or a soft brush. If possible, keeping the sofa in sunlight for a few hours reduces the moisture and odor present in it.
Be sure to identify the fabric before cleaning
The method of cleaning every sofa is not the same, so first of all it is important to see what kind of fabric your sofa is made of. Sofas made of fabric, leather, velvet, microfiber or synthetic material are cleaned in different ways. Improper cleaning can damage the fabric or make its color fade, so read the care label given on the sofa and clean it accordingly.
Easy home cleaning solution for sofa
If there are light stains on the sofa, the cleaner can be prepared from items available at home. Take lukewarm water in a vessel and add a little dish wash liquid or mild shampoo to it, if desired, you can also add one to two spoons of white vinegar in it. This mixture not only helps in reducing odor but also helps in removing light stains. Later, dip a microfiber cloth in this solution and squeeze it well and then clean the sofa with gentle hands, taking care not to apply too much water on the sofa.
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Use baking soda
If the sofa smells or has slight dirt accumulated on it, baking soda can prove to be very effective. For this, sprinkle baking soda on the surface of the sofa and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. If more cleaning needs to be done, it can be left for a few hours or even overnight. After this, clean it with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. This reduces the smell of the sofa and the dust also gets removed easily.
Lemon and vinegar are also effective
If light stains are visible on the sofa, lemon juice can be used. Apply some lemon juice on the stained area, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then clean it gently with a clean cotton cloth. A solution of vinegar and water also helps in removing stains. Mix half a cup of water and half a cup of white vinegar and spray it and after some time wipe it with a clean cloth.
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