How to clean microfiber

One of the biggest questions we receive is how to clean microfiber.

Microfiber is a one of the softest and most comfortable materials that our couches and sectionals are made with, but we all know how couches become targets for spills, drops, and dribbles when we sit down with a midnight snack! So how do you clean this mysterious fabric without ruining the soft feel and look of it? Don’t worry it’s EZ!

Dirt and allergens:

Microfiber was designed to keep out dirt and allergens, but like any material still collects the dirt through time. One of the easiest ways to keep your microfiber looking and feeling soft is to vacuum or brush it by using a soft-bristled vacuum attachment or brush in soft low pressure strokes away from the couch itself.

CHECK FIRST-

Before cleaning your microfiber couch, read its care instruction tag. Microfiber manufacturers use codes to indicate how to clean the fabric. “W” means the fabric is water-safe; “S” means to clean with a dry-cleaning solvent; “S-W” means both solvent- and water-safe; and “X” means to dry-brush only. Rubbing alcohol may work on microfiber furniture marked “S,” but always test it first on an inconspicuous spot. Never use bleach, acetone, carpet cleaner or upholstery cleaner on microfiber couches.

Spot cleaning:

Microfiber was designed to repel water, that is why when a spill is not tended to quickly those irritating watermarks form on the surface. To avoid those blot the liquid with a plain white cloth by pressing down and lifting straight up instead of rubbing. To get rid of stains and watermarks that were not caught in the act simply fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol, spray the spot lightly, and rub with a color free sponge or rag. Then let the alcohol air dry and finish the job by brushing the surface as explained in the first section above. This method also words great for getting ink stains out.

Heavy duty cleaning:

Some microfiber is water safe and can be cleaned in larger areas or even the entire couch by using dishwashing liquid to remove grease and grime. Start by getting a large bowl, put a generous squirt of dishwashing liquid in it, and fill with warm water so it produces soap studs. Use a colorless sponge or rag to dip into the soap studs and rub gently in a circular motion. Make sure to only have a medium damp rag or sponge with primarily soap studs and not water. After completing the section blot away the remaining soap studs and water with a colorless cloth. Then let the couch air dry and finish the job by brushing the surface as explained in the first section.

If cleaning won’t work:

If your couch or sectional is just too bad to be saved by cleaning at EZ you can turn your old/broken/out-of-date furniture, mattress, appliance, or TV into CASH towards any new item in our store!*

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