You’ll find plenty of microfiber options whether you’re looking for a new couch or upholstery to recover one you already have. Because of its resemblance to suede leather in touch and feel, its wide range of colors and durability, and its low cost compared to other fabrics, the fabric has grown in popularity.
Suede is an animal hide-based natural fabric. Dust, dirt, and stains can’t penetrate the surface because the fibers are tightly woven or knit. Microfiber is easier to clean than other fabrics because of its tight weave, which causes liquids to bead on the surface.
You Will Require:
Tools & Equipment
- Vacuuming with upholstery and crevice tools is a good idea.
- Whisk
- bottle of spray
- a brush or a sponge with a soft bristle
- 2 large bowls/buckets
- Cloth made of microfiber
- Brushes for upholstery (optional)
- Blend (optional)
Materials
- Dishwashing detergent (liquid)
- Water
- rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
- Soda of baking (optional)
- Cleaner for upholstery and carpet (optional)
Table of Contents
Using Soap Suds and Water to Clean a Microfiber Couch
If your couch has a W or W-S tag, you can clean it with soap suds and water without harming it.
Couch Vacuuming
Vacuum every surface of the upholstery (including the undersides of cushions) before beginning your cleaning session. Keep an eye out for soil-collecting crevices and stitched seams.
Cleansing Solution (Mixture)
In a bucket or large bowl, combine four cups warm water. 14 cup liquid dish soap to make plenty of soapy suds, use a whisk. Pour plain water into a second bucket.
Soap Suds, dipped and scrubbed
Scrub with a scrubbing brush or sponge that has only the soap suds on it (not the water). Dirty suds will not drip onto previously cleaned areas if you start at the top and work your way down.
Fluff after rinsing
Allow for complete drying of the fabric. To fluff any matted fibers, use a vacuum or upholstery brush.
How to Remove Stains from a Microfiber Couch in the Most Effective Way
It’s time to get cleaning now that you know what kind of cleaner to use. To begin, vacuum the couch to remove any crumbs or dirt that may have fallen from it. If your cleaning code begins with a “S,” it’s time to use the microfiber’s secret weapon: rubbing alcohol.
Using a white cloth, blot and rub the stains until they disappear
Apply a few shots of rubbing alcohol to microfiber furniture and scrub it thoroughly.Microfiber is now widely used for cleaning rags, bicycle jerseys, automobile upholstery, and living room furniture, in addition to leisure suits.However, despite everyone’s best intentions, new furniture eventually becomes dirty and stained. Over time, microfiber can look sad and filthy.Outside of hiring our professional housekeepers, here’s an easy way to freshen it up.
- Liberally spray denatured or rubbing alcohol all over the cushion’s surface. It needs to be damp.
- Use a stiff-bristled brush or sponge to scrub the surface vigorously. Dirt has a way of embedding itself deeply in the fabric.
- Scrape the nasty goop out of the fabric with a credit card or a hard plastic spatula, then wipe it with a cloth.
- Using a clean rag or towel, wipe down the surface. The dirt should still be visible on the fabric. In one or two hours, the alcohol will dry. if necessary, repeat steps 1-4
How to clean a microfiber couch to save your cushion
Materials
- Bottle of Spray
- Alcohol For Rubbing
- Sponge, either white or tan
- Poly-fil
Tools
- Brush for cleaning
Instructions
- Rubbing alcohol is added to the spray bottle.
- Use it to completely cover the couch.
- Scrub with the sponge, concentrating on the areas that are particularly stained.
- Allow for air drying of the couch. With the scrub brush, scrub the entire couch surface in a circular motion.
- Fill each cushion with poly-fil after unzipping them. Make sure to stuff as much as possible into the corners.
If your microfiber sofa is extremely dirty, it is possible to clean it
However, stains and dust can build up over time on the couch and penetrate the fabric, making cleaning extremely difficult.Because microfiber is prone to watermarks, it’s crucial to use the right cleaning method or cleaner, which we’ll go over later.
Cleansing a microfiber sofa using a carpet shampooer is an excellent option
It works by spraying a solution of water and detergent onto the couch while a soft brush scrubs away at the dirt and stains.
The steps for using a carpet shampooer to clean a couch are as follows:
To use a carpet shampooer, follow these steps.
- Vacuum the couch first to remove any dust, debris, or other dirt.
- Begin cleaning the couch by concentrating on the areas that are heavily soiled. Because pressing the carpet shampooer against the microfiber couch with too much force can easily damage it, use the least amount of pressure possible.
- Using a sprayer, sprinkle the washing mixture just on body of the couch.
- Allow to dry before straightening any stiff areas with a soft brush.
Using alcohol to clean
To avoid causing damage to your upholstery, make sure you’re using the appropriate cleaning solution.As a result, before choosing a detergent for your microfiber couch, check the manufacturer’s cleaning guide tag.
Cleansing a filthy microfiber couch using Fabric softener
It works wonders on removing stains, grease, and build-up, as well as restoring the luster of glasses and jewelry.
- The couch should be sprayed with Windex but not soaked.
- Gently scrub the couch with a soft brush. Make a mental note of the stained areas and, as you scrub, add more Windex if needed.
- Allow the couch to dry once it’s been cleaned. Windex has the advantage of being quick-drying, so there will be no watermarks when the couch is dry.
