Things You'll Need:
- Cleaning Cloths
- Cleaning Cloths
- Detergents
- Electric Fans
- Handheld Dusting Brushes
- Power Brush Vacuum Attachments
- Plastic Bucket
- Plastic Bucket
- Plastic Scrapers
-
Step 1
Remove all loose cushions.
-
Step 2
Loosen dirt with a handheld dusting brush while using a vacuum brush attachment to remove the dust.
-
Step 3
Vacuum all surfaces of the furniture: back, sides, arms, skirt and the platform beneath the cushions.
-
Step 4
Vacuum both sides of the loose cushions.
-
Step 5
Replace cushions.
-
Step 6
Add 1/4 c. laundry detergent or liquid dish detergent to 1 c. warm water. Blend with an electric mixer; whip the mixture until the suds look like whipped cream (it will be dry and form peaks).
-
Step 7
Test for fading by dipping a cloth in the suds and rubbing a small place on the back of furniture. Let dry. If fading, shrinkage or discoloration occurs, have the job done professionally; if not, proceed to the next step.
-
Step 8
Pick an area on the furniture, dip cloth and rub suds on.
-
Step 9
Dirt will begin to appear in suds as they work. Use a scraper to scrape suds away.
-
Step 10
Rinse area with a damp cloth.
-
Step 11
Repeat steps 8 through 10 on other areas of furniture, allowing for overlap of areas during cleaning.
-
Step 12
Allow to dry overnight, preferably with an electric fan blowing on furniture.




















Comments
payless70 said
on 1/26/2009 The professionals at Payless Carpet Cleaners provide information and tips in regards to upholstery cleaning. Refer to http://www.payless-carpet-cleaners.com or if located in the South Florida region contact by telephone at (305)503-5868 or (954)671-1050.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Greasy stains can be removed by rubbing baking soda into the area. Leave it on overnight and vacuum everything clean the next morning.