Learning how to clean upholstery is important in any home that you wish to stay looking clean and tidy. No matter how careful you are, upholstered furniture accidents do happen. Even if a spill doesn’t happen, general dirt and dust can accumulate as part of normal use.
If a spill does happen, the first thing you will want to do is blot the stain, and not scrub or rub the spot. A white cloth will help the stain from spreading and setting in a larger area.
Before cleaning your upholstery make sure to vacuum it first. Once your upholstery starts to look dingy or develops spots and stains, you will need to vacuum it, before you do anything else. Dirt or dust must be vacuumed out of the upholstery prior to cleaning to prevent worse stains from accumulating.
After vacuuming your upholstery, make sure that you check the tag on the side of the upholstery. This will let you know the appropriate cleaning method for your type of fabric.
Here is what each code means:
W: Clean the fabric with water-based detergent
S: Clean with a water free product, such as dry cleaning solvent
WS: Either water-based or water-free detergent can be applied
X: The type of furniture must be professionally cleaned. Generally steer clear of buying any furniture with an X on it, unless you have the money to pay for removing the stains.
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