Fabrics pick up dirt, stain and smells the same way that carpets do, so your sofa is also at risk of collecting all the daily dust and dirt in the fibres. Here are a few tricks on how to get your sofa freshened up and looking clean again.
Start off by vacuuming the sofa; try and fit this into your cleaning regime in order to manage the amount of dust and general grubbiness. Use the nozzle to get down between the seams of the sofa, clearing the crumbs and debris that’s accumulating.
Any stains need attention as soon as possible – dealing with a wet stain is easier than trying to get rid of an old one. If you are dealing with a dry stain try not to saturate the sofa as this will make the padding damp and could result in mould. Try opening a window to help with the drying process. Use a shop-bought stain remover, otherwise try laundry soap, washing up liquid or white vinegar – use as little water as possible and dab the area dry with a clean cloth.
Freshening the smell of your sofa may require a professional clean in order to be done properly, in the meantime try sprinkling baking soda over the sofa and leaving it overnight, vacuuming it in the morning - the soda should have absorbed much of the smells. A bowl of hot vinegar will also do the trick as both are excellent odour neutralisers.
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