Upholstered furniture becomes dirty during operation, stains appear. The question arises, how to choose the right stain remover and clean the furniture on your own. The main criteria for choosing a method and cleaning agents are: the nature of the stains and their age, the type of upholstery material.
Cleaning methods
At home, upholstered furniture can be cleaned in three ways:
- dry method using cleaning powders;
- wet method using solutions;
- foam cleaning.
The choice of cleaning agents depends on the degree of contamination and the nature of the contamination. Some drugs have a strong concentration, and the upholstery after such treatment may become unusable or fade.Therefore, when purchasing cleaning products, you should always consult the seller about its effectiveness and how to use it.
Safe cleaning rules
The process of cleaning upholstered furniture requires compliance with certain rules, namely:
- preliminarily conduct a test check: apply the cleaning agent to a small area of upholstery in an inconspicuous place and make sure of 100% quality and safety;
- when removing spots, the movement is performed towards the center of the spot. This will prevent the spread of contamination over a large surface;
- It is not recommended to mix several types of cleansers with each other. A reaction between the components may occur and damage the upholstery fabric. It can be deformed, discolored;
- the most correct action is to remove fresh contaminants - immediately after their formation, using available methods.
Important! If it is planned to clean the entire surface of the sofa or chair, then the treatment is carried out in the following sequence: first the back and armrests, then the seat and ends with the sides and bottom.
Vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner
For an effective result, in addition to a high-quality cleaning agent, the equipment used is of great importance. Using a vacuum cleaner is a universal method that is used most often and is suitable for all types of upholstery, except for velor and velvet. With the help of a vacuum cleaner, you can perform both dry and wet cleaning, changing only the nozzles on the device. For dry cleaning, a thin nozzle is suitable so that it is possible to remove dirt from all the cracks and folds of upholstered furniture.
When using a washing vacuum cleaner, a cleaning solution is applied to the surface of the upholstery under pressure. As a result, the contaminants are dissolved, after which the fabric is wiped with a clean cloth. A steam cleaner is more efficient. When using it, not only dirt is removed from upholstered furniture, but also various parasites (bugs, mites) are destroyed. Thus, a steam cleaner is an indispensable tool for dealing with allergies. If the furniture is old and additional disinfection is required, antibacterial agents are chosen.
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