Do-It-Yourself Upholstery Cleaning
When your bathtub becomes all grimy, it can be scrubbed. When you spill a drink on the floor, it can be mopped, but what do you do when your upholstery is dirty? People have many different solutions on how to go about cleaning it, mostly because upholstery comes in many different forms, be it leather, vinyl, what have you.
Although it’s best to hire a professional to take care of the stains on your couches and chairs, there are some things you can do to keep your upholstery looking new and vibrant.
Dirt Prevention
Place covers on your headrest and arms of your sofa, love seat, and chairs. Use throws and other blankets to prevent body soils from gathering on the surface of your furniture. Actually, plastic coverings work the best, but we’re not going to suggest your house become grandma’s!
Making Your Own Cleaning Solution
1. Mix ΒΌ cup of liquid dish or laundry detergent and 1 cup of warm water.
2. Use a hand mixer to whip the solution until dry suds form.
Applying It To Your Upholstery
1. Dip your soft brush or cloth into your solution.
2. Apply the solution on a small area of your upholstery, and Lightly scrub. You’re testing this area just to make sure your solution won’t damage it. (You might want to test it on a similar piece of material that is not part of your furniture)
3. Let the area dry for a few minutes.
4. Clean the entire upholstery on your furniture. Make sure not to scrub too hard or you’ll damage the material.
5. let the solution soak in for a few minutes.
6. Clean a 2nd time if necessary.
7. Dip a clean cloth in warm water.
8. Wring out the excess water.
9. Thoroughly wipe your upholstery.
10. Let your upholstery dry. Open a window or turn on a fan to speed up the process.
Making a Special Leather Cleaning Solution
Your leather upholstery ought to be cleaned about every three months. Here’s how you make your own cleaning solution: 1. Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of food grade linseed oil.
Applying It To Your Upholstery
1. Use a white lint-free cloth to spread the solution on your leather.
2. Let the solution sit on your upholstery overnight.
3. Polish your upholstery the next day with a common leather polish.
Remember, although you may be able to clean your upholstery yourself, leave it to professional upholstery cleaners to get the job done amazingly! Don’t hesitate to contact Atlanta Carpet Cleaners, your premiere Atlanta upholstery cleaners!
