How to remove stains from the sofa

The sofa is very functional and reflects the beauty of the entire house. After using the sofa for a long time, it is inevitable that it will be stained with some stains. Some stains are easier to deal with, but some stubborn stains are not easy to clean, such as chewing gum, oil stains, etc. Conventional methods are not very effective, and they are very ugly if they cannot be cleaned. So, how to remove stains on the sofa? Let’s take a look at the methods below.

chewing gum

If chewing gum is stuck to the sofa, do not pull it off directly. Gum is very sticky and it will not only be impossible to pull it off, but it will also easily damage the sofa surface.

The correct way to do it is to put ice cubes in a plastic bag and place it on the chewing gum to cool it. When the gum is completely hardened, you can easily scrape it off with a knife or spoon.

Red wine and beverage stains

If you accidentally spill red wine, cola or other drinks on a fabric sofa, leaving obvious stains on the surface, how can you remove them? First, use a paper towel to fully absorb the drinks that have spilled on the sofa.

Then rinse the stained area with club soda and wipe dry with paper towels.

Next, sprinkle baking soda over the stain, making sure it is completely covered.

Scrub repeatedly with a toothbrush until the stain is removed.

Finally, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda and water stains remaining on the surface of the sofa.

Grease stains

To remove oil stains from fabric sofas, you need to use a special detergent. First, apply detergent to the oily area.

Then wipe back and forth with a wet towel until the stain is removed. Be sure to use a white towel, not a colored one, to prevent fading and damaging the color of the sofa surface.

Oil stains on leather sofas and wooden sofas can be removed with corn starch. Corn starch has the ability to absorb oil stains. Apply corn starch evenly on the oily area, leave it for about 1 minute, and wipe it off with a towel dipped in water. The oil stains will also be removed.

Handwriting

If your child scratches the sofa with a pen refill, you can apply some shaving cream or hair spray and wipe it off in a few minutes, but if the leather sofa is scratched, you can't do this.

Daily care of sofa

Every day when we come home from outside and sit on the sofa, the dust and bacteria on our clothes are brought to the sofa surface. Sweating in summer will soak the sweat stains into the sofa. If it is not cleaned regularly, the sofa surface will easily become hard and aged.

There are generally three types of common sofas in our homes: cloth sofas, leather sofas and wooden sofas. Regardless of the material of the sofa, it is best to simply dust it once a week. For commonly used furniture, daily maintenance can greatly extend its service life.

Fabric Sofa

Fabric sofas are the easiest to absorb dust. Although you can't see the dust on the surface, it actually accumulates inside the sofa and must not be ignored!

If the sofa cover is removable and washable, just take it off and wash it, and pat the sofa surface to remove the dust accumulated inside.

Do not expose the sofa cover to direct sunlight after washing, otherwise it will easily change color and become hard, affecting the texture, making it uncomfortable to sit on. It may also be deformed and cannot fit the sofa. The best way to dry it is to dry it in the sun until it is semi-dry and then iron it dry.

If the sofa cover cannot be removed and washed, you can also use a towel or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the sofa.

It is best to use pure cotton cloth when cleaning leather sofas, which will minimize damage to the leather. Wet the pure cotton cloth in clean water, wring it out and wipe off the dust.

In areas with obvious stains, you can wipe them once with soapy water or shampoo, wipe them again with clean water, and then wipe off the remaining moisture with a dry cotton cloth.

If it is a leather sofa, in order to protect the leather from damage, it is best to use a special leather sofa cleaning fluid to care for it.

Don’t throw away expired hand cream and body lotion at home. You can use them to maintain leather and prevent cracking.

Wooden sofa

Wipe the wooden sofa with warm soapy water and use a white cotton towel. Avoid using colored towels. If the towel fades and stains the sofa, it will be difficult to remove. Finally, wipe it again with clean water, let it dry naturally, and polish it with special oil wax.