How To Clean Upholstery Velvet

To freshen up your upholstery with bicarbonate of soda just follow these simple steps.

How to clean upholstery velvet. For spot cleaning i used about two tablespoons of baking soda and filled the bowl with lemon juice until i had a decent amount of foam to work with. Remember the days of pantyhose trickery. As for the upholstery cleaner make sure it is suitable for your type of velvet fabric by testing it on an inconspicuous area first such as the bottom of the furniture. Speed up the drying process with a hair dryer or a fan. Use the brush attachment to vacuum up the bicarbonate of soda.

Steps to clean the velvet. If you have concerns about cleaning your velvet upholstery hire a professional instead. Then place your velvet item pile side down on top of the spare velvet. Vacuum up any crumbs dust and other debris as in step 1 of the main guide above. It works here to.

Mix your solution of lemon juice and baking soda. Run your vacuum attachment back and forth until the surface is clean. If a dried stain is staring you in the face and you just can t help but do something about it test any cleaning product even basic soap and water on a hidden spot to ensure it doesn t ruin the. Add a capful of white vinegar to a gallon bucket of tepid water. Dip the towel in the vinegar and water solution wringing out the excess water.

Using the cleaning solution and a white dry cloth gently blot the affected area until the stain is removed. If you are planning to clean an entire sofa you ll want to use a slightly larger bowl and will probably end up mixing the solution a few more times. Vacuum any accumulated dust or dirt with a special upholstery attachment for velvet this may or may not come with your vacuum. As soon as spills happen soak them up with some paper towels or soft cloths. Use a soft cloth to apply only the suds to the stained area.

Once the stain is gone don t let your velvet stay wet. This will also remove any fuzz that has formed on the surface of the fabric. Place the spare velvet on the ironing board pile side up. Use a clean cloth to grab the suds from the top of the water and blot the velvet until the stain fades. Hover the steamer or iron on steamer setting over the top of the velvet for 15 seconds repeating until the crease is removed.