Thursday 1 May 2014

How to Clean Your Upholstery

Liquid Soda Crystals


If you’re looking to give an old sofa a boost or prolong the life of an investment piece, here are some top tips to keep your upholstered furniture looking fabulous all year round.

While most modern upholstery fabrics are stain-resistant, it is still necessary to mop or blot a spill immediately to prevent staining. Dab the upholstery with a mild solution of Soda Crystals, or use Liquid Soda Crystals to get rid of stains - or simply to freshen up the fabric.

Bear in mind when wet-cleaning fitted upholstery fabrics; do not over-wet the fabric because this causes some foam fillings to break down. Dry-cleaning solvents can have the same effect if over-used.

Avoid scrubbing wool or other upholstery fabrics as this could damage them. A solution of Liquid Soap Flakes is best used on leather or woollen sofas. Always test fabrics for colour fastness before hand.

Use a hand-held drier to speed the drying of the fabric – but do not scorch it by holding the drier too close.

If there’s been a large-volume spill however, do consult a professional. Underneath that surface discolouration, the stain penetrating the padding may be three to four times as large.


Regularly clean upholstery surfaces and corners with the vacuum cleaner upholster brush. For delicate fabrics, like silk and linen, set the suction to low.