The sofa is at the center of our daily lives. It hosts TV evenings, sometimes meal trays, children’s games, moments shared with friends and, when our backs are turned, our faithful four-legged companions take the opportunity to enjoy its comfort. Logically, the sofa is bound to become stained.
A revolutionary material as pleasant to the touch as it is aesthetically pleasing, microfiber has made it possible to manufacture very beautiful sofas. Made up of fine synthetic fibers, microfiber has a very pleasant peach skin finish. Available in several colors, an inexpensive microfiber sofa is also very easy to clean thanks to simple and economical techniques.
Remove stains from microfiber sofa using Marseille soap
Made since the 12th century in the Phocaean city, Marseille soap is used for all kinds of purposes. It can thus be used for body care, but also to remove stains of various types on several surfaces. To clean a microfiber sofa, nothing could be simpler. First of all, remove the dust using a vacuum cleaner. Then take a soft cloth and dip it in a mixture of water and Marseille soap. It is advisable touse liquid Marseille soap for a better result and more uniform application. Gently rub the stain and rinse with a damp cloth. Using a washcloth, absorb excess moisture and dry the affected area with a hairdryer.
Cleaning a microfiber sofa with white vinegar
In the section of 100% natural cleaning products, white vinegar is a real star. Essential, it can both remove stains from fabrics, whether furniture or clothing, and make odors disappear. Suffice to say that it is always useful to have a little white vinegar in your cupboards to cover all eventualities. In the case of the microfiber sofa, simply use a soft, clean sponge and soak it in white vinegar and a little water. Apply gently to the stain and rinse immediately. It is also important to do not add too much white vinegar so as not to create halos on the fabric. This method is particularly formidable with wine stains.
The power of baking soda against stains
Like white vinegar, baking soda is essential for removing stains from fabrics. A natural and inexpensive product, baking soda is very easy to use and produces excellent results. Here again, it is advisable to dust the sofa first. To completely remove the stain, whatever its nature, you just need to prepare a small paste made from baking soda and water. Then apply the preparation to the stain and leave to act a little. For old or entrenched stains, it may be necessary to let sit for a few hours. Then remove the paste, vacuum up any powder residue and leave to dry.
Baking soda is also recommended to restore shine to microfiber furniture.
Cleaning a microfiber sofa with soda crystals
Encore more powerful than baking sodasoda crystals can both clean, remove odors, disinfect, unstick, degrease and even unclog sinks or washbasins. To use them on a microfiber sofa, you must first put on protective gloves. In a liter of boiling water, mix three tablespoons of crystals. After thorough dusting, apply the mixture with a soft cloth and rinse with a damp sponge. Do not hesitate to test the soda crystals on an inconspicuous area of the sofa if you have doubts. Soda crystals are mostly used for cat urine stains, yellowed fabrics, ink stains, etc.
70-degree alcohol for greasy stains
Particularly feared, grease stains are not inevitable thanks to 70-proof alcohol. Lightly dab the affected area with a cloth dampened with cold water and 70-degree alcohol and dry quickly. It is estimated that the mixture to be applied should consist of 50% water and 50% alcohol.
Beware of corrosive products when cleaning a microfiber sofa
Resistant, the microfiber sofa should not be maintained with overly aggressive industrial products. While the market offers many miracle solutions, almost all stains can be overcome with natural and gentler products. It is also important to never apply the product directly to the fabric as this risks producing the opposite effect. You should therefore always use a sponge or microfiber cloth. The fact of test the decoction on a hidden area can also avoid unpleasant surprises.
Good to know: While baking soda, white vinegar, soda crystals, 70-degree alcohol and Marseille soap are effective for the vast majority of stains, make-up remover milk and laundry detergent can also perform miracles. Grease stains can also be cleaned simply with a mixture of dish soap and water applied to a soft, clean cloth. Finally, it may be interesting to clean the entire seat at the risk of creating a demarcation between the clean area and the rest of the sofa. Thanks to these natural methods, stains are no longer inevitable!