Cleaning the sofa set – the best tips in a row

How do you properly clean a sofa and what do you have to pay special attention to? When cleaning fabrics, it is important that you proceed with care. In this article we tell you everything about the best way to clean your sofa . Whether it's cleaning a fabric sofa or greasing a leather sofa, we'll tell you more about it here.

The sofa

The sofa set, a popular piece of furniture in many homes. A lot of time is often spent on the couch. Whether you have a two-seater, three-seater or corner sofa, to enjoy your sofa for as long as possible, it is important to clean it regularly.

How often can you do this? This of course depends on the use and your household. Are there children or not? Is the sofa used daily or only a few times a week? Depending on this, you can determine what is necessary. We recommend cleaning the sofa weekly or fortnightly. It is important that this is then at least thoroughly vacuumed. It is important that food and dirt residues are removed quickly. In principle, you need to clean your sofa thoroughly less often, but this also depends on what you like.

Cleaning fabric sofa

It was already mentioned above, but start by vacuuming your couch. Remove all crumbs, grains of sand, dirt and dust. Remove all cushions and also vacuum well under the cushions and sofa. Do not forget to turn the cushions regularly, this will help them maintain their shape and volume.

Next, it is important to know what material your sofa consists of. Usually, each sofa has its own instructions for use, depending on the type of material. See if you can find out for yourself or ask the store or furniture store where the sofa was purchased. This is important before you start cleaning the sofa.

For natural fibers such as cotton, linen, viscose, wool and silk, you should always use pH-neutral cleaning agents. A synthetic fiber sofa should never be cleaned with a water temperature above 30°C, otherwise the fibers may melt.

Do you know what material your sofa is made of? Then you can get started. Below are a number of cleaning agents that you can use to clean your (fabric) sofa.

Cleaning fabric sofa with green soap

Green soap is a perfect way to remove stains on your sofa. Make a solution of lukewarm water and green soap. Massage this onto the stain and use it to clean the stain. Just make sure you make the area completely soap-free and rinse with water.

Tip:  Always remove stains as soon as possible. That way you have the best chance of actually getting them out. Use green soap, vinegar or just water and a dry cloth for this. Also read this article on cleaning upholstery for more information. Also check out new range of dinner set online in India.

Cleaning the sofa with baking powder

Another cleaning agent for sofa cleaning is baking soda. A chemical reaction can remove stains from, for example, proteins, fats or sweat.

How are you doing this?

1. Mix the powder with a little water (the amounts vary depending on the size of the stain). Then spread this over the stain and let it work overnight. Alternatively, it can also be spread dry over the stain.
2. The next day, vacuum the stain and sofa thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner. If necessary, wipe with water.

Cleaning the sofa with bile soap

Bile soap is an old-fashioned and well-known cleaning agent and good to use for removing stains. Bile soap is used for fat, fruit, grass and blood stains.

Make a solution of bile soap and water and rub it over the stain. If you have a heavy or intense stain, you can also only use a damp cloth with some gall soap on it. When you have done this, remove the soap with a soft, damp cloth.

General tip: Make sure your sofa is not constantly exposed to direct sunlight. This causes discoloration of your sofa and the sofa also wears out faster. Is your sofa in the sun a lot and there is no other way? Then protect your furniture with special sun protection.

Cleaning a leather sofa

You can clean a leather sofa with water or boiled water. You can also use a little bit of washing-up liquid for this (in combination with water). Leather is a sensitive material, so be very careful with other cleaning agents.

In addition, avoid direct or indirect sunlight. This has already been mentioned above, but especially applies to (artificial) leather. As a result, the (artificial) leather can fade and wear even faster. If there is too much heat in the room, the leather can also dry out or crack easily.

Grease and care for a leather sofa

Does your leather sofa have cracks or signs of dehydration such as graying or fading of the color? Then it's time to grease your leather sofa. Leather requires special handling and care. You grease a leather sofa to prevent the sofa from becoming even drier and getting more cracks.