Easy Steps & Tips To Take Care & Clean Linen Couch
The linen is a strong natural fiber which is woven flax. The linen dyes, as well as wrinkles very easily and, is most of the time blended with another fiber, like rayon, for upholstery purpose. The linen is known to add complements to contemporary-style furniture but besides that, it will also add an urbane, elegant polish to a vintage or antique couch. The linen upholstery can handle alkaline detergents as well as dry-cleaning solvents. The steps for cleaning or taking care of the linen couch are as follows:
- Vacuum: Begin the cleaning process with vacuuming the couch as this will help to remove any loose dirt that a cleaning liquid soaks into the fibers. In case of removable cushions take them off from the couch and vacuum down into the crevices between cushions as well as a frame with an upholstery cleaning attachment of vacuum cleaner. With the help of soft brush break down any encrusted dirt and then vacuum it up.
- Spot-cleaning: For the stained or soiled sections of the couch clean with a cleaning solvent or a water-based detergent, mix the solvent according to the manufacturer's instructions. However, it's very important to first test the cleaner on any hidden area of the couch to be sure that it will not fade or weaken the fabric.
- Apply The Cleaner: With a white cloth apply the cleaner to the affected area, dab the cloth and not soaking it on the stain or spot to lift away any dirt from the linen upholstery. Once the cloth becomes soiled, then use the unstained clean sections to continue loosening as well as absorbing the soil from the couch.
- Clean The Removable Cushions: For cleaning the removable cushions, clean them in the same manner as the user cleaned the frame of the sofa. After getting out the stains, go over the entire cushion using the cleaner so that there will be no area uncleaned.
- Dry Completely: Allow cleaned areas as well as the cushions to dry completely before reinstalling them. Once the couch is dry, vacuum up the cleaned areas again to restore any flattened nap.
Tips
- Vacuum Regularly: Vacuum the couch regularly in order to prevent crumbs and dust from damaging the fabric.
- Don’t Rub Stains Or Spills: If spills happen on the furniture, then use a clean, damp cloth to soak up the liquid.
- Keep Away From Direct Sunlight: Linen fabric is not suited to keep in direct sunlight as the fabric can get damaged.