The furniture in your living room, dining room, or bedroom is meant to be used. There will be spills, pet accidents, general dirt, and stains. Regular vacuuming removes loose dust however, some stains require a deeper clean, which requires the use of a detergent and or steam cleaning, especially when the grime is deeply embedded into the furniture’s fabric.
Most furniture has a tag with a fabric cleaning code that tells you how to clean the fabric such as “W” means that the fabric can be cleaned with water, “S” means that your furniture can only be cleaned with a solvent or is dry-clean only, “S/W” means that the fabric can be clean using both water and solvents and “X” means professional cleaning only.
Top detergents to clean furniture include:
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Bissell’s Little Green
It is an easy-to-carry steam cleaner that is capable of removing just one stain or cleaning an entire sofa. It comes with Bissell’s cleaning formula. Furthermore, it is best for the fabrics that are labeled “W” and “W/S”.
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Astonish Fabric Stain Remover
Astonish Fabric Stain Remover works perfectly on sofas, curtains, carpets, rugs, and beds are effective on wine stains too. It works well for fabrics labeled “W”.
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Resolve’s Upholstery Multi-Fabric Spot & Stain Remover
This multi-fabric cleaner is best for removing dirt, smells, and stains from upholstered surfaces and can be used on most fabrics including polyester and nylon. It is used best on labels “W” and “W/S”.
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Bissell’s Professional Stain and Odor Remover
The professional stain and odor remover contains enzymes that kill bacteria and eliminate bad odor. For best results, it is recommended to allow the detergent to set for 12 to 72 hours. It is best used for fabrics coded “W” and “WS”.
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INSTAclean Stain Remover
This stain remover contains oxy, a fabric-safe bleach that fades stains like fruit juice and coffee and works on upholstery and carpets. Works best for fabrics coded “W” and “W/S” Before using any of these detergents to clean your furniture, you should:
- Clean the furniture when the stains are still fresh.
- Vacuum the furniture.
- Check the cleaning code tag for guidance.
- Test the detergent on the backside or underside to see if there will be discoloration.
For furniture, even when you can not see the dirt, to keep your home free from pathogens and allergens, regular cleaning, especially of upholstery furniture is very important, and with the right detergent, you will be able to maintain the new look your furniture had, and you will get more life out of your furniture, and you will not have to care about the constant replacement of worn-out furniture.
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