Time passes and even with careful use of furniture on its surface appear different spots. Nowadays, there are several ways to cope with this problem. At the customer's disposal are various chemical reagents and electrical appliances that help the housewives quickly bring the upholstery of a chair or sofa into a pristine clean look. The main thing in this business is to understand that the fabric or leather cover is different, and for each of them you need to choose your own safe method of cleaning.
Now there are three main ways of cleaning upholstered furniture - dry cleaning of upholstered furniture with the help of powder, with the help of foam and a moist method. All depends on how much the degree of contamination of the surface of the upholstery and what caused the appearance of these spots. Some preparations are so strong that after treatment, the color of the tissue can change. Even the stories of a good acquaintance that this substance is completely safe can not be a complete guarantee. After all, his furniture could be made of a completely different material than yours. It's best to try a new cleanser on a small, imperceptible surface to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Vacuum cleaner for cleaning upholstered furniture
Detergent vacuum cleaners with high-quality water filters are able to cope with many problems. The prepared solution is applied from the pressure tank to the cloth, dissolves the dirt, and is absorbed. After cleaning, clean water is poured into the vacuum cleaner and the surface is rinsed. This method can remove many greasy stains, old dirt, giving the fabric a clean and fresh look.
Cleaning the upholstered furniture with a steam cleaner
Already the name itself tells us that in this case the device makes cleaning with the help of hot steam. In its tank (boiler), water is heated, and a strong jet is sent through the nozzles, through which the mistress removes all dirt from her furniture. In many cases, you can do without the use of household chemicals, hot steam will be enough to cope with stains. In addition, the steam cleaner you mercilessly destroy all hidden bacteria in the surface of the upholstery, mites and viruses, which sometimes you do not even suspect. But you need to remember that soft types of plastic, leather and velor can suffer from high temperatures, it is better for them to use other methods of cleaning.
Chemicals to combat stains:
- Foam for cleaning upholstered furniture . You can use the preparations already prepared for cleansing (TUBA, ACTIVE FOAM from NORDLAND or similar) that are in the can. With these tools, it is easier to work. Capacity is gently shaken and when the button is pressed, the product is applied to the furniture. But there are also Vanish for cleaning upholstered furniture, Kirby Foam, AMWAY and other liquid shampoos that you need to cook yourself. Mixing, following the instructions, these preparations with warm water, you whisk the solution until foam is obtained. Then, using a sponge, it is applied to the stain and spread evenly over the surface, trying not to moisten the upholstery. After this, the drug is rubbed, making circular motions. Sometimes dirt is eaten especially hard, in this case it is possible to splash a small amount of money directly on the cloth from the cap. After cleaning, you need to give a little time to the material to dry and you can walk a vacuum cleaner, removing all the remnants of our product.
- Spray stain remover. Such products are now in our stores there are many types - Dye Gone Sprayer, Milam, Sano Carpet, Vanish, Carpet-Extra and others. The spray is usually delivered in a special bottle with a convenient spray. The product is applied to a dirty place, after which the upholstery is wiped with a sponge or a clean cloth. If the first time the entire spot could not be withdrawn, then the procedure should be repeated.
- Powder . If the dirt is eaten not particularly strongly, then it is worth trying a powder, which includes special micro-jaws. It is applied to the surface of the carpet, and it absorbs it slowly.
When the color of the product changes, then its remnants can easily be removed with your usual vacuum cleaner. For this purpose, the following drugs are suitable: Vanish Oxi Action, PRAMOL TAPI-3000, Ultan TTR-86.
Very carefully it is necessary to manage with a cotton fabric, a velvet, a plush, a velor, other "gentle" materials. The natural skin and its substitutes from frequent washing with water can fade. Sometimes helps a solution made from a mixture of vodka and vinegar (1: 1). It is best to have special cases of material that is easily and easily erased by conventional means. This will help you get rid of many difficult problems in the future.