Guide To Keep Your Upholstery Sofas and Beds Clean

KEEPING YOUR UPHOLSTERY SOFAS AND BEDS CLEAN

WHY CLEANING YOUR SOFAS AND BEDS IS IMPORTANT

Hi there! Doesn't matter whether you're catching up over coffee, scrolling Facebook, watching Netflix shows, or relaxing with family, only sofas and beds provide a perfect spot for relaxation, right? But you need to keep in mind that, even if your furniture is made from high-quality fabric, your sofa and other upholstered furniture will get dirty over time from dirt, sweat, food stains, and dust. Particularly if you have kids or pets at home who are fond of lying on the couch. Consequently, it retains dust that gets released whenever you sit on it. 

A clean piece of furniture not only keeps dust, cobwebs, and pet fur off, but it also keeps the furniture looking its best. For your own sake, Sleepy Beds recommends having your sofa professionally cleaned every four to eight months. This will benefit your overall health, especially if you suffer from asthma or allergies. 

In contrast, if you don't clean your upholstery, it will appear dirty and grimy. As a result, dust mites are attracted, which has an adverse effect on indoor air quality and causes allergies. Your upholstery can be infested with fleas, dust mites, and bacteria from the outside, especially if you have pets. Regular cleaning prevents this issue and keeps your room healthy. So with the instructions of Sleepy Beds make sure you remove layers of potential allergens from your home by having the upholstery cleaned regularly. 

In summary, if you don't clean your upholstery:

• Dust, dirt, grime, mold spores, dead skin, and bacteria will be released into the air
• Asthma and allergies can cause big problems
• You cannot extend the life of your furniture
• Being old and experiencing wear and tear
• Reduce the durability of the upholstery
• Can be affected by allergy-causing allergens, dust mites, and fleas
• The odors from your sofa will be a big problem

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR UPHOLSTERY SOFAS AND BEDS

Make sure you know the different upholstery fabrics you'll be cleaning before you vacuum or scrub. For example, leather should be wiped down, while suede should be brushed, and wool, linen, and velvet should be gently blotted. Check the label on your furniture or ask your furniture provider what type of fabric it is made of.

The perfect solution for cleaning the sofas and beds on a regular basis is a small vacuum cleaner. A vacuum will remove all the dust from your sofa with its suction power. Regularly vacuum your upholstery using the crevice attachment on your vacuum, paying attention to all the nooks and crannies. Be sure to use the brush attachment on your vacuum when cleaning leather or vinyl fabric to prevent scratching.

However, if you do not have a vacuum cleaner, you can wipe down your sofa with a clean cloth or brush so that dust will be removed from the surface. You can also use dry carpet cleaner mixed with bicarbonate soda to create a sofa cleaner if the stain is extremely dirty or smells. Simply sprinkle this sofa cleaner mixture on your couch in this case and give it a half-hour rest. As soon as the homemade cleaner has cleaned it up, blow the sofa dry with a blower and re-clean it with a clean cloth.

SPILLS MUST BE CLEANED IMMEDIATELY

You should immediately grab a dry cloth to absorb any excess liquid that has been spilled on your soft furnishings. Check the cleaning instructions on the fabric label or from the company website that you bought it from before you use water on your soft furnishings, and alternate using a damp microfiber towel and a dry towel to blot the stain. Your sofas and beds will remain less dirty even if you spilled something on them after this immediate cleaning.

THE WAY TO WASH COUCH CUSHIONS AND COVERS

As soon as your furniture supplier approves the washing of your couch cushion or cover, you can begin the process. You can wash the cushions the same way you wash your sofa. However, the covers may need to be washed differently. Use a cold wash cycle or low heat to wash couch cushion covers. In order to prevent fabric damage, this step should be taken. Washing on a cold-water cycle helps prevent shrinkage for fibers that contract when they come into contact with water.

You might be considering drying couch cushion covers in the dryer after washing them. The best setting for drying is the lowest heat and a shorter drying time. However, synthetic fibers can be damaged or possibly melted in the dryer. So keep an eye on how long you leave them in the dryer and choose a low heat setting.

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL WOULD BE GREAT

Perhaps you might think that if you hire someone to do professional-level cleaning, why not do that? So If you can afford it or if all the above ways fail and you are stuck with a deep-seated stain, the best course of action may be to hire a professional cleaner. One or two times a year, your upholstery sofas and beds should undergo a professional deep steam cleaning. 

CLEANERS CAN ALSO BE USEFUL

Cleaning your couch with a cleaner will also make it easier for regular maintenance. Find a cleaner that is suitable for your couch. It is important to use leather cleaners and conditioners that are water-based rather than solvent-based. The fact that they are expensive means that they have to be chosen carefully.

SOME IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED

Sleepy Beds offers some tips to prevent unexpected damage to your upholstery as well as to lengthen the life expectancy of the fabric. You may be able to preserve your luxurious furniture a lot by maintaining these instructions.

• Keep Ideas About The Material: Look for fabrics made with synthetic materials that are naturally stained and mildew-resistant when buying. This will make cleaning upholstery much easier, especially if you prefer lighter-colored upholstery!
• Don’t Use Harmful Chemicals: Spraying strong cleaning chemicals directly onto your furniture may be tempting. You don’t want to be sleeping with chemicals in the air and under your pillow. Try for an organic and chemical-free upholstery cleaning formula instead that we mentioned previously.
• Try not to do difficult things yourself: If you’re not sure how to tackle a stain that’s too large or serious, you’ll be much better off seeking professional cleaning help. 
• Avoid Leaning With Wet Hair: Do not sit or lean on upholstered furniture with wet hair or a damp towel. Stains and discoloration in upholstered furnishings are caused by water causing bacterial growth.

Our lifestyles cannot be completed without furniture such as sofas and beds. The number of times we use them each day is unknown. Thus, we need to make sure that we and our kids are protected from germs, dust, and other hazards by maintaining regular cleaning. Our goal is to keep you satisfied with your furniture, and Sleepy Beds is doing its best to provide that service.

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