Suede sofas are great furniture pieces because they make the room look more comfortable and luxurious at the same time, but the suede material of the sofa might make regular cleanings seem complicated. Suede has a reputation for being hard to clean, but it doesn’t have to be difficult to do with these simple and easy steps.
Before Cleaning
Before proceeding with any cleaning process, it’s important that you figure out what type of suede material is used for your soda as this will help you be more aware of the better ways to approach cleaning.
Another important thing to check is the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning method, which can be found in the care tag attached to the material.
How to Clean Suede Sofa
Regular Cleaning
Regardless of what type of suede you have—natural, faux or microfiber—a good way to maintain its cleanliness is to vacuum it regularly. This helps remove the dust and dirt particles that would have otherwise accumulated and grown had they been left alone. Regular cleaning your sofa will also keep it looking better for longer.
Removing Stains
The golden rule when it comes to facing stains is that they should always be cleaned immediately. When dealing with any recent accident, you should dab away as much residue as possible with a dry cloth and gently scrape away all the solid particles with a plastic spoon or knife.
Cleaning Natural Suede with White Vinegar
Afterwards, begin mixing up your cleaning solution by getting a bucket or bowl of warm water and adding a few drops of white vinegar and mixing everything together. With a soft sponge with a non-abrasive side, dip it into the cleaning solution and squeeze out the excess liquid before lightly dabbing it on the stain.
Repeat this as many times as needed until the stain is completely removed, but make sure that you have a dry cloth ready to absorb any excess moisture off the sofa material. You don’t want to overly saturate the suede with the cleaning solution. After making sure that you’ve soaked up as much of the residue as possible, leave the material to dry completely.
Cleaning Natural or Microfiber Suede with Baking Soda
Another way to remove almost any stain from your suede sofa is by using baking soda. Simply get a bowl and mix together a small amount of baking soda and a few drops of water before stirring everything together to make a paste. You can choose to add a drop of liquid dish soap if you want something more effective for tougher stains.
When you have your paste, get a damp sponge and use this to spread the paste evenly over the stained area. Dab the area until the stain has been removed before getting a clean cloth to remove all the residue. Leave the suede sofa to dry completely.
Cleaning Microfiber Suede with Liquid Dish Soap and White Vinegar
Easily clean your microfiber suede couch by mixing up your own cleaning solution. In a bucket or bowl, combine ¼ cup of liquid dish soap and 4 cups of warm water. Mix everything together until you see a lot of bubbles forming. You can also add half a cup to a cup of white vinegar to give it an extra kick for more stubborn stains.
With a scrub brush, scoop up some of the bubbles and suds and begin gently brushing at the stained area. Make sure that you rinse your brush with some clean water as much as needed, and repeat these steps until the stain has been removed. When you can no longer see the stain, get a damp microfiber cloth and use this to wipe away the residue then leave to dry.
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