How to Clean a Fabric Sofa

Welcome to our comprehensive blog post on how to clean a fabric sofa! If you've found yourself grappling with the challenges of keeping your upholstered furniture clean and looking as good as new, fret no more. In this essential guide, we'll delve into the art of cleaning a fabric sofa using the power duo of baking soda and cleaning detergents.

Maintaining the allure of a fabric sofa can be a daunting task, especially when faced with stains, odours, or general wear and tear. However, armed with the right knowledge and a few handy cleaning tools, you can easily restore your sofa's vibrancy and freshness.

Our step-by-step instructions will walk you through the entire process, ensuring that you achieve remarkable results without the need for expensive professional services. With the combined potency of baking soda and the appropriate cleaning detergents, you'll be amazed at how easily you can tackle even the toughest sofa stains.

Required Tools

We recommend the following tools for the job:

• The Pink Stuff Oxi Stain Remover Spray
• Stiff brush
• Vacuum
• Bicarbonate of soda/baking soda
• Kitchen roll
• Microfibre cloth
• Laundry liquid

A Guide to Sofa Upholstery Cleaning

As you should always do, check the care labels for the item you are cleaning. This doesn't just apply to your sofa, but anything you clean including furniture, your car or carpets to name a few. Always test a product on an inconspicuous area before going all in with the cleaning. It's best to be precautious and prevent the possibility of ruining what you're cleaning!

The care label will detail what kind of cleaner to use. Generally, we recommend The Pink Stuff Oxi Stain Remover Spray for fabric sofas. This product has an active oxgen formula that removes even the toughest of stains.

Top tip - when cleaning fabrics with a stain remover, always blot the cleaning solution dry and never rub. Rubbing can cause the stain to become more ingrained.

We recommend giving your sofa a regular clean once a week, and treating any spills or stains as you go. The longeer you leave them, the more difficult they become to remove!

Regular Cleaning

All you need for this stage is your brush, vacuum and if you want to freshen up your sofa, baking soda. Follow the steps below to clean your sofa:

1. Use a dry brush to gently remove loose particles - hopefully you cleaned any stains as you go. However, if your sofa does have a dried on stain, food or any other soiling, follow this step.
   Use a stiff brush to gentle loosen each stain, also bringing dust and dirt to the surface.
2. Vacuum the sofa - this step removes the dislodged dry soiling that you have just agitated. It also removes any dust from the sofa.
   Using your machines upholstery attachment, vacuum the sofa in full. Remove the cushions and make sure to vacuum underneath these too!
3. Deodorise with baking soda - bicarbonate of soda doesn't mask smells, it absorbs them. This makes the product perfect for freshening upholstered furniture.
   Simply sprinkle your baking soda over the surface of the sofa, covering it in full. Leave for 15-20 minutes, then vacuum it away. Don't forget to test the baking soda on a small area of your sofa first!
4. Remove stains - if you sofa has any stains present, follow the next section to remove these.