5 life hacks for refreshing faux suede furniture upholstery

Furniture with suede upholstery looks very stylish and respectable. Its surface, pleasant to the touch, shimmers and shimmers beautifully. Some are prejudiced against this velvety material, considering it too capricious for use as upholstery.

This bias is explained by the fact that many people know how difficult it is to care for bags or shoes made of suede. But for furniture upholstery, imitation suede is used, and it does not require such complex care as natural material.

Advantages and disadvantages of artificial suede

The main advantages of the material include:

high strength and wear resistance;
ability to repel dirt and water;
long service life;
elegance of appearance;
possibility of using all types of cleaning;
ability to pass air.

The disadvantages include only one point - the appearance of a greasy sheen over time.

How to clean a suede sofa at home?

Furniture looks expensive and stylish when it is in good condition, so many owners struggle to keep it clean.

A vacuum cleaner and a lint brush will help you say goodbye to small debris, dust and hair - use it when vacuuming the sofa. The steam generator has proven itself excellent in care. The equipment fights not only the traces of gatherings and household troubles, but also parasites that may be in the furniture. Drive the device only in a certain direction, remove wet dust with a microfiber cloth.

fresh alcohol stains , sprinkle with salt, and let soak for fifteen minutes. After time has passed, shake off the remaining salt and treat the area with an alcohol wipe.

starch will help remove grease stains. Apply them to the affected area for fifteen minutes and then apply the dish soap solution. Wipe and leave for a short period of time. Clean with a sponge and dry.

In a home with small children, the problem of getting rid of urine stains is pressing . As soon as the “incident” occurs, immediately blot the area with a dry cloth. Then apply foam from laundry or any other soap and a weak solution of vinegar. Housewives also use baking soda, and use a spray bottle to apply hydrogen peroxide and dish soap. The resulting foam is left for several hours, cleaned and dried. Dark suede is cleaned with slightly pinkish potassium permanganate. A cloth soaked in it is placed on the surface of the sofa for thirty minutes, then dried.

If it happens that drops of blood end up on the furniture, immediately wipe the area with soap suds.

When removing blood stains, do not use warm water, as this will cause the blood drops to coagulate.

An already dried stain can be removed with dish soap. In this case, in addition to salt, soda and borax, alcohol and hydrogen peroxide also help.

Another problem housewives have is the accumulation of dust on furniture. To get rid of it, use a slightly damp sheet. Cover the sofa with it and knock it out in a convenient way. Then vacuum.

Not only the products used to remove grease stains, but also those used to clean the interior of the car will help clean the armrests. Dilute the product with water and apply it to the stain with a sponge. If necessary, repeat the operation, making sure that the sofa does not get wet. Finally, dry with a hairdryer.

What products are allowed when cleaning suede upholstery?

It is permissible to use special substances that clean suede shoes: sprays and brushes. Sprays will renew the color of the sofa, in addition, they contain caring oils.

Vinegar works well on food stains. In tandem with detergent, it copes with traces of spilled coffee or tea.

After cleaning, wipe the sofa with a damp cloth.

Salt can remove wine stains. Try to solve the problem immediately, while the stain is fresh.

White perfume will help cope with fat and lard. To do this, blot a paper towel with perfume. Then sprinkle the stain with talcum powder and leave to dry. Do not take action until it dries so as not to “dissolve” the dirt. Clean with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

An ammonia solution combats grease or oil stains. It is worth noting that this method is radical.

Weekly cleaning

In order to maintain the original appearance of the upholstery, you can clean the furniture every week. Everything on the sofa, pillows and seats, must be removed. Check all cracks for small debris.

Anything that cannot be removed by hand must be collected with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. This will help remove pet lint, as well as other small debris. Using a special suede brush, you need to clean all furniture elements, that is, pillows, once a week.

What threats lurk in an apartment for a suede sofa?

It is no coincidence that the sofa is loved by the household. You can sit comfortably on it during a noisy feast, or, conversely, sit down in a quiet family circle with popcorn and your favorite movie. After such a pastime, various stains may remain.

Pets and small children can become a real threat to a suede sofa.

Monthly cleaning

Also, to keep the furniture clean, you need to completely disassemble the sofa once a month. Remove all cushions and seats on it. Use vacuum cleaners and clean them.

Use a rag or a terry towel to clean all the furniture. You need to start from the armrests, moving crosswise. Use a suede brush to go over the entire surface of the furniture and all the pillows.

Special requirements for the care of natural suede

Like genuine leather, suede does not tolerate moisture. It does not need to be washed or wet, otherwise the upholstery will become hard and crusty. Experts from the company CLEAN EVERYTHING advise not to experiment with such coatings and folk remedies. Suede is even more capricious than genuine leather:

Its delicate, slightly fleecy surface can be damaged by using inappropriate chemicals and an excessively hard brush;
Compared to natural leather, its top layer resists moisture worse;
The lint where you rub it with a brush, sponge, freeze wax, or clean a greasy stain with alcohol will never be the same again. Such an area will stand out unattractively, like a lighter, yellowish, dented spot.

Such defects are not left behind by professional dry cleaning of the sofa performed by our masters. Call them to urgently remove fresh stains from suede upholstered furniture. We work around the clock.

Sofa

Any house or apartment has a soft, cozy sofa that is the central element of the guest area.
Its upholstery often gets dirty and requires urgent, effective cleaning. Naturally, it is impossible to take such large furniture to the dry cleaner every time. That’s why it’s so important to be able to remove a variety of contaminants yourself. In this article we will talk about folk and industrial means with which you can get rid of all kinds of stains on the upholstery of a sofa in your home, without dry cleaning.

Features of cleaning fabric upholstery

Every housewife knows that a silk dress cannot be washed in a machine or wrung out strongly, and colored fabrics fade at high water temperatures. It’s the same with upholstery of upholstered furniture - you need to take into account the characteristics of the fabric and know the correct approach to cleaning.

Methods for cleaning velor, suede, nubuck, tapestry coverings

Velor, nubuck, suede and tapestry have pile. To avoid damaging it, upholstery made from these fabrics must be cleaned very carefully.

— Velor. For cleaning, a microfiber cloth is best - moisten it with soap or vinegar solution and wash the sofa. For a vinegar solution, dilute a teaspoon of vinegar with a liter of water. Wool and small debris quickly stick to velor - remove it with a brush. It is not advisable to clean such fabric with a vacuum cleaner - it can pull out the lint.

How to clean a leatherette sofa?

Leatherette is an attractive and inexpensive material. It can be cleaned well, which is why it is loved by many housewives. It is advisable to use it for upholstery of kitchen furniture.

Products for cleaning leatherette sofas:

Soap solution. Simply apply it to the surface and wipe with a cloth. Dishwashing detergent can be used
Cold milk. This substance can remove stains from a light leatherette sofa. Simply soak a cloth in milk and rub the sofa with it. Rinse off any remaining milk with cold water.
Vodka. With its help you can remove complex and difficult to remove stains. Pre-stain the sofa with vodka in an inconspicuous place. Sometimes the dye can rub off and you'll end up with light spots
Soft brush. It is used if the surface of the sofa is embossed

Which vacuum cleaner is better: regular or detergent?

The sofa can be cleaned with a washing vacuum cleaner. This is a wet cleaning method that is much more effective than conventional hand cleaning.

The vacuum cleaner evenly moistens the surface of the upholstery, and then quickly and efficiently removes water along with dirt.

The first step of the process is to dry clean the sofa. After this, you need to treat the upholstery using a wet method.

But if there are difficult stains, it is better to pre-soap them with detergent or a special product for cleaning upholstered furniture.

Care instructions

Universal tips for caring for furniture covered with artificial leather:

Avoid using brushes to avoid damaging the top layer. Clean with a sponge or soft cloth.
To remove fresh dirt, use a soap solution. After removing the stain, remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth.
Old marks are removed using special stain removers. For the same purpose, you can use a 20% alcohol solution.
Powders and detergents containing acids or fluoride are strictly prohibited.
Once a month, treat the sofa with water-repellent impregnation.

Please note that it is impossible to remove cuts and scratches from the upholstery yourself. The same can be said about marks from hot objects. So handle the furniture with care, otherwise you will have to replace it or resort to ordering a repair service for upholstered furniture.

Protecting the suede on the sofa from dirt

To make the sofa less dirty, it is recommended to cover the suede with a protective spray specially designed for this purpose.

Always test the spray on an inconspicuous area of the sofa to check whether it leaves any marks.

One of the most effective ways of protection, of course, is to prevent stains from appearing. can help with this .

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Types of fabrics

The Estetica company works only with the world's best furniture textile manufacturers. In our catalog you will find the following types of anti-vandal upholstery fabrics:

Flock . This is a type of non-woven textile that is widely used in furniture production. To make flock, a dense base is used, onto which the pile is applied using static electricity. The material contains up to 35% natural cotton, which ensures good breathability. Flock is a very soft and pleasant to the touch textile.
Scotchgard is a dense natural jacquard, the production of which uses a special oil-, dirt- and water-repellent impregnation. This is an environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic material, which is characterized by increased wear resistance and retains its original color for a long time.
Microvelor is essentially a type of flock. The main difference is the use of shorter pile - about a millimeter. To ensure that the material has water- and dirt-repellent properties, many manufacturers additionally use Teflon impregnation. The simple structure of the fabric allows air to circulate freely, and thanks to its antistatic properties, the material repels dust contaminants.
Artificial suede , like flock, is produced using a non-woven method - by gluing fibers onto a dense surface. The fabric looks very expensive, but is easy to clean, repels water and dirt, and does not suffer from the claws of cats and dogs.

Anti-vandal fabric for sofa upholstery is an excellent solution for those who want to preserve the presentable appearance of their furniture for a long time. We offer exclusive designer collections and use only high-quality and wear-resistant textiles.

How to clean furniture with suede upholstery

Cleaning with a steam cleaner or steam generator

Steam cleaning removes all dirt from the upholstery, including stubborn stains and dust.

Steam cleaners and steam generators are used to completely clean furniture, that is, clean it, remove odors and disinfect it.

Regardless of which type of steam generating apparatus is used, the process steps will be the same. Before starting the steam cleaning procedure, you need to brush away any small debris from the sofa that may accumulate in folds and corners.

After this, you need to fill the steam generator with water. It is advisable to let the water stand in advance, in this case it will definitely not leave stains on the upholstery fabric. You can add a little liquid detergent to the water.

The sofa is cleaned sequentially in segments. It is better to start from the cleanest areas . After steaming a separate area, you should immediately wipe it with a clean soft cloth. To do this you need to have microfiber.

The most difficult stains will have to be treated several times. It is important not to wet the fabric. A properly selected nozzle and a well-regulated steam supply will help avoid this.

If during the cleaning process hot steam gets on parts made of plastic, metal or wood, they must be quickly wiped dry. Particular care must be taken to protect parts made of pressed wood and plastic .

To treat hard-to-reach areas, use special attachments.

Household chemicals - fast, effective and streak-free!

Particularly difficult stains cannot always be removed using folk remedies. Chemical liquids are more reliable, versatile and easy to use.

Vanish

Vanish is one of the most famous chemical products designed to remove stains from fabrics and various surfaces. It is also suitable for cleaning sofas. The price of the product is from 120 to 300 rubles, depending on the volume.

You can learn more about this tool from this article.

Bugs Stikhonit

This Israeli product copes well with all problems related to the cleanliness and hygiene of upholstered furniture.

It removes any dirt and odors, disinfects upholstery , and even restores its original color. Sold as a spray.

Before applying the product, the surface must be moistened with water. Then spray Bugi and wipe away dirt with a cloth, sponge or brush (depending on the degree of dirt and type of upholstery).

Nordland

Foam for cleaning soft surfaces. Ideally copes with all types of pollution. It can be used for washing any surfaces, so in many homes it becomes a universal housewife's assistant.

The foam is applied to the surface and then washed off with a damp sponge . Treated areas can be dried with a hairdryer.

To treat sofas, you should use products in the form of a liquid composition or foam. It is not recommended to use powders, as they may leave stains and streaks.

Removing stains

To remove dirt, you must use stain removers specially designed for suede or a soap solution. Bleaches, solvents and other aggressive agents are strictly prohibited, otherwise the furniture will have to be reupholstered!

The use of hard brushes and sponges is also unacceptable. It is recommended to test previously untested cleaning products on the back of furniture or a fabric sampler to find out how the delicate material will react to them. Step-by-step instructions for removing stains:

Fresh contamination is carefully brushed off. You can't rub it!
The dirty area is slightly moistened, and then a cleaning agent or foam is applied to it.
You should wait a few minutes for the stain to soak. After this, excess moisture is removed.
After drying, the pile must be smoothed with a rubber brush until smooth.

Fresh grease stains can be removed with baking soda. They need to be powdered with an alkaline substance and left for a day. Remove the remains with a soft cloth. If you neglect these rules, you will have to turn to specialists for a furniture reupholstery service. The beauty of furniture made from genuine leather has never gone unnoticed.

But the high cost of the material itself and the costs of its processing made it inaccessible to the wide majority. Then the textile workers decided to develop a cheaper analogue, which would not be much inferior in quality to the natural one. This is how artificial leather was born.