How To Clean Sofa Cushions: Steps To Clean Urine, Covers, Microfiber Cushions At Home



General Overview

With the prolonged use, the sofa cushions lose their glam that can result in the wear and tear. Thus it is important to maintain and care the sofa cushions on a regular basis and by following the proper steps.

How To Deep Clean The Sofa Cushions At Home?

The best way to deep clean the sofa cushions at home are mentioned below:
  1. Fabric Identification: Before cleaning process, it is very important to go for fabric identification to avoid damage. The cushions can be synthetic, natural fabric, suede, leather, etc.
  2. Pre- Clean: The good way to pre-clean the sofa from dust and grim is to vacuum it deeply.
  3. Cleaning Solution: Testing the cleaner or cleaning solution before an application is always recommended. The cleaning solutions should be sprayed on the cushions and allowed to sit as per the directions labeled on the product.
  4. Mild Detergent: The cushions can also be cleaned using mild detergent. The mild detergent can be applied over the cushions with the sponge. The solutions need to sit over the cushions for some time for proceeding to clean.


Covers

Steps to wash the cushion covers in a simple way are mentioned below:
  1. Read Labels: Before proceeding to wash covers ensure to read the label with washing instructions whether it can be home washed or needs a professional wash.
  2. Machine Wash: Most of the cushion covers can be machine washed.
  3. Treating Hard Stains: Add water and mild liquid detergent into the bowl and create the solution. Apply this solution over the stained area using a microfiber cloth. Allow the solution to stay on the stain for sometime before washing them.
  4. Washing: Never use warm or hot water for cushion covers instead washing them with cold water is highly recommended as it will not damage the fiber. Once washed let them air dry completely and avoid using the dryer to protect them from getting shrink.


How To Clean Pet Urine From Microfiber Cushions?

The natural way to clean urine and pee from the microfiber couches are as follows:
  1. Fresh Stain: In case of fresh urine stains blotting with paper towels are recommended in order to avoid its spread.
  2. Prepare Solution: Take the spray bottle and add 1/2 cup of the vinegar into it along with the lukewarm water into it and shake. Spray this solution on the fresh stain and let it stay on it for a while and follow up by cleaning with a soft cloth.
  3. Hard Stains: For Hard and tough stains adding one cup of the vinegar with one cup of the lukewarm water is required to pre-treat the microfiber stain.
  4. Scrub: Take the soft cloth and scrub the area finely and avoid spreading using paper towels.
  5. Dry: Let the microfiber cushions dry completely.
  6. Baking Soda: Once the cushions are dried entirely sprinkle some baking soda over it and allow it to sit for the time being and follow up by vacuuming it.
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