How to clean a velor sofa?

Not a single house can do without upholstered furniture; it creates coziness and comfort. We relax on sofas and armchairs, receive guests, and sometimes have a bite, so it is not surprising that after a while the sofa acquires fresh stains of tea, coffee, juice, fat or wine. If there are small children in the house, then they will surely contribute, and marks on the sofa from pencils, felt-tip pens or paints will appear, bringing closer the day when you have to seriously think about the best way to clean the sofa. The easiest option is to keep the furniture cover intact - purchase a sofa with removable upholstery or cover it with a blanket or blanket. But if the problem has already arisen, then you can use the services of professionals. But you can deal with it yourself, let's look at how to clean a velor sofa at home.

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A bit about materials and safety measures

The most important thing here is not to spoil the coatings, so you need to know what material its surface consists of. The easiest way to clean is to use chemicals designed to remove stains and clean upholstery. They have a pleasant smell, have an antibacterial effect, dry quickly.

To apply any of the concentrates on sale, you need to focus on such an algorithm of work:

• The product is diluted in water according to the instructions and whipped into foam. To apply the foam, you can use a rag or sponge.
• When cleaning, you must try not to miss the sites, otherwise they will remain dirty.
• Pile should be rubbed in one direction, then there will be no stains on the surface.
• After the entire surface of the sofa has been treated, it is necessary to wash off the cleaning agent from the surface and dry the furniture.

Important! Many modern sofas have removable covers that you can simply remove and wash. The main thing here is not to spoil the locks or buttons and wash at a low temperature so that the covers do not decrease in size.

It is enough to wipe sofas made of leather and leather substitute with a special solution for such coverings. A soapy solution is sufficient to remove dirt and stains - this is especially good when there are small children in the house. And traces of pens or felt-tip pens are removed with alcohol.

When choosing a sofa cleaner, remember your own safety:

• If the instructions say that the product has a strong smell and it is better to clean it in a respirator, and then you need to ventilate the room for a long time, then it is better to refuse such a product, even if you are promised 100% disposal of dirt, stains and dust. Such products can cause allergies, especially in young children.
• Do not mix different compounds, trying to get a superfood. Experiments are best done in the laboratory, rather than at home on your favorite things.

Important! It is best to test any cleaning agent for a fabric sofa in a small inconspicuous place - this way you will protect yourself from unnecessary disappointments, and your furniture from premature damage.

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How to clean the sofa from dust?

Dust settles on upholstered furniture, accumulates, and this is especially noticeable on velor sofas, as fine rubbish clogs among the villi. To avoid this, sofas need to be cleaned. There are two ways to rid the sofa of dust:

• Cover the surface with a damp cloth and knock out. The result will be more noticeable if the fabric is moistened in saline with the addition of vinegar.For 1 liter of water is 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of salt. The fabric needs to be moistened periodically.
• You can use a vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle. If not, then you can wrap the usual nozzle with a piece of gauze soaked in saline.

Important! For velor and velvet coatings, vacuuming is not recommended, as this can lead to pile deformation. If you use it, brush in one direction - along the pile, and not against it.

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Folk remedies for cleaning various types of pollution

The cleaning method is selected depending on what type of stain you managed to plant. Consider what cleaning products can be used for a fabric sofa.

Tea coffee

Stains from tea, coffee and other drinks will help laundry soap. It must be grated, foamed and applied to the stain. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with a wet sponge.

Important! Coffee stains can be washed off with warm salt water. Dissolve the salt in water and apply the solution to contamination. Rub well, let dry naturally.

Wine

If a blot of wine spreads over the upholstery, then first you need to blot the stain with an ordinary cloth, then pour plenty of salt and leave for 10-15 minutes. Salt will draw out all the moisture. Then brush off the salt, and treat the stain with a cloth with vodka or alcohol. Stains can be removed with soapy water and brushed.

Fat

If greasy stains appear, immediately fill them with soda, salt or starch. Substances are left for a few minutes and then removed. Next, you need to drop the dishwashing liquid on the sponge and apply on the stain for 15 minutes, then rinse with a wet sponge.

Ink

To remove ink traces from the sofa upholstery, use acetone, thinner, or nail polish remover. We apply the product on a cotton swab or disk, wipe the problem areas and allow to dry. The remains of a ballpoint pen can be rubbed with clerical gum.

Important! Other complex stains can be removed with vinegar and ammoniamixed in a ratio of 1 to 1. Simply soak a cloth in the solution and wipe the contaminated area.

Wax

Wax can be removed by ironing with a hot iron. If a trace remains, it can be removed with a soap solution.

Gum

To remove adhering chewing gum, it must first be frozen. Use ice cubes, applying them until it hardens, then carefully remove it with a blunt object, and treat the place with a damp cloth.

Lipstick, blood:

• Traces of lipstick will help to remove a mixture of lemon juice and soda.
• A fresh blood stain can be removed with hydrogen peroxide. Pour the peroxide onto the stain and remove the foam with a napkin. Do this until the stain comes off. Then wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
• An old blood stain can be removed with aspirin. To do this, dissolve one tablet in a glass of water and moisten the swab. Wipe until stains disappear.

How to clean a velor sofa at home?

This material itself is rather capricious, not all means are good for it. How can I clean a velor sofa? A sofa with such an upholstery rarely looks perfectly clean, since this is a record holder for attracting a wide variety of debris: here you will have hair and wool, and even dust on it will be perfectly visible. Many of the above methods will work, just use them very carefully.

Important! As a universal cleaning agent, a microfiber cloth and a solution of vinegar in water are suitable. For 1 liter of water is 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Wipe the velor surface easily, without pressing too hard, moving in the direction of the pile.

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From this article, you learned different ways to keep your furniture up to date. Choose a couple of more convenient options for yourself, and you will always be ready to cope with any surprises without denying yourself any particular habits of hanging out at home.