The essentials
- Five techniques can be used to clean a microfiber sofa: Marseille soap, 70% alcohol, white vinegar, baking soda and soda crystals.
- For regular maintenance: use a microfiber cloth soaked in a mixture of water and liquid Marseille soap, after vacuuming.
- For a very dirty microfiber sofa or stubborn stains: use soda crystals, diluted at a rate of 3 tablespoons per 1 litre of boiling water, while wearing gloves.
- Never apply a product directly to the fabric: always use a cloth or damp rag, and test it first on a hidden area.
- To combat unpleasant odours: use water, liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia, or sprinkle with baking soda and then brush.
Microfiber is a revolutionary material that feels so pleasant to the touch when used for a sofa or an armchair. Its “peach-skin” finish makes it a particularly pleasant upholstery fabric, especially for seating.
Microfiber is made up of fine synthetic fibres. Soft to the touch, this material gives your sofa or armchair both comfort and durability. This upholstery is available in many shades, so you are sure to find a microfiber sofa that will fit perfectly into your living room and complement your décor. In terms of care, microfiber upholstery is very easy to clean. Here are a few simple and often natural techniques for cleaning microfiber seating upholstery.
How do you properly clean a microfiber fabric sofa or armchair and remove stains?
How do you clean a microfiber sofa? By applying these 5 cleaning techniques that preserve the appearance and colour of the fabric! This way, your microfiber Club sofa, the centrepiece of timeless designer furniture, can remain in your home for many happy years. Regular maintenance is the guarantee of a piece of furniture that will last for many years by your side.
Which technique should you use for each stain?
| Product | Use | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Marseille soap | Regular cleaning | Soak a microfiber cloth in a mixture of water and soap, rub gently, rinse and dry |
| 70% alcohol | Accidental stains, grease, grime | Cloth soaked in cold water and 70% alcohol (half and half), dab gently and dry quickly |
| White vinegar | Common stains, wine stains | Cloth or sponge soaked in warm vinegar water, rinse quickly and do not use too much |
| Baking soda | Stains, brightening the fabric | Make a paste with a little water, apply to the stain and leave to dry |
| Soda crystals | Stubborn stains, odours, very dirty microfiber sofa | 3 tablespoons per 1 litre of boiling water, dab while wearing gloves and rinse with clean water |
How do you clean a microfiber sofa with Marseille soap?
Liquid Marseille soap diluted in water is the solution for regularly cleaning a microfiber sofa.
After first removing the dust with a vacuum cleaner (avoid cloths that leave marks!), take a microfiber cloth soaked in a mixture of water and liquid Marseille soap. Rub gently in all directions, then rinse using a damp cloth. Use a washcloth to remove the moisture, then dry the sofa with a hairdryer.
How do you remove stains from a microfiber sofa with 70-degree alcohol?
70-degree alcohol, mixed half and half with cold water, treats accidental grease and grime stains on a microfiber sofa.
The worst has happened: your designer microfiber sofa has been accidentally stained? That does not mean all is lost! To remove a grease or grime stain from the fabric, dab it with a cloth soaked in cold water and 70% alcohol (half and half). Dry quickly.
How do you remove stains from a microfiber sofa with white vinegar?
White vinegar diluted in warm water removes common stains from a microfiber sofa, including wine stains.
Cleaning a microfiber fabric sofa with white vinegar is a very commonly used technique that provides simple and effective cleaning. You can safely use a cloth or sponge soaked in vinegar water. The combination of warm water and white vinegar is an effective solution for removing your stain, but remember to rinse quickly and avoid using too much white vinegar, as this could create one or more white rings. For example, white vinegar can remove a wine stain: simply dab the stain with white vinegar and leave it to air-dry.
How do you remove stains from a microfiber sofa with baking soda?
Baking soda is applied as a paste, mixed with a little water, to stains on a microfiber sofa.
First, always remove the dust from your microfiber sofa either with a vacuum cleaner or a feather duster to remove all kinds of dirt. Finally, remember to test the product on a hidden area of the sofa to make sure that it will not damage it!
To use this technique, simply make a paste with a little water and baking soda. Then apply the mixture to the stain or stains to be cleaned. Finally, leave it to dry thoroughly.
Good to know: Applying baking soda to your microfiber sofa can also restore its shine.
How do you clean a very dirty microfiber sofa with soda crystals?
Soda crystals, diluted at a rate of 3 tablespoons per 1 litre of boiling water, remove stubborn stains and odours from a very dirty microfiber sofa.
Although they are close cousins of baking soda, soda crystals are nevertheless very different! They are not used for “beauty recipes” or “baking recipes”. Soda crystals are used only for cleaning, stain removal, disinfecting, loosening, unclogging and degreasing... which makes them more powerful than baking soda.
Soda crystals are very useful for removing cat urine odours, rescuing laundry that has run, removing stubborn stains or brightening yellowed fabrics. Always wear gloves when handling soda crystals and always dilute them at the ratio of 1 litre of boiling water to 3 tablespoons of soda crystals.
First, always remove the dust from your microfiber sofa either with a vacuum cleaner or a feather duster to remove all kinds of dirt. Finally, remember to test the product on a hidden area of the sofa to make sure that it will not damage it! To clean stubborn stains, dab the stains on your microfiber sofa with this mixture. Also rinse by dabbing with clean water.
Which natural cleaners and commercial products should you use for a microfiber sofa?
There are many products for cleaning and maintaining your microfiber sofa, whether natural or commercially available, and several solutions are available to you:
- Marseille soap: a natural product to mix with a little water,
- baby cleaning wipes for emergencies,
- laundry detergent and cleansing milk are also “emergency” products that can be used to clean the surface of your microfiber sofa,
- baking soda,
- soda crystals,
- white vinegar...
These products can be used to scrub and remove stains in general (wine, grease, ink, etc.) in a completely natural way or in an emergency.
A few basic rules:
- To clean your microfiber seating, sofa or armchair, avoid all corrosive products, which could react badly with your microfiber fabric and create white stains that will be difficult to remove.
- Never apply the product directly to your microfiber sofa: always use a cloth or damp rag.
- Always test your stain remover on a small area of your sofa, because if the colour changes, this means that the product is not suitable for your microfiber fabric.
What should you do about unpleasant odours?
A microfiber cloth soaked in water, liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia removes unpleasant odours from a microfiber sofa. Sprinkling with baking soda and then brushing also works.
If your microfiber sofa or armchair starts to smell bad, use a microfiber cloth soaked in a mixture of water and liquid detergent with a few drops of ammonia added. You can also use baking soda to remove unpleasant odours: simply sprinkle it over your sofa, then brush the surface thoroughly so that the powder penetrates deep into the fibres. Be sure to wear household gloves throughout the cleaning process to protect your hands. Finish by rinsing with a damp cloth, then dry using a dry washcloth. Cleaning microfiber sofas holds no more secrets for you!
FAQ: cleaning a microfiber sofa
How do you clean a very dirty microfiber sofa?
For a very dirty microfiber sofa, soda crystals are more powerful than baking soda. Dilute 3 tablespoons in 1 litre of boiling water, dab the stains while wearing gloves, then rinse by dabbing with clean water. Always vacuum first to remove dust.
Can pure white vinegar be used on microfiber?
No. White vinegar should be diluted in warm water and applied with a cloth or sponge. Using too much white vinegar may create one or more white rings on the microfiber fabric. Rinse quickly after application.
Should you test the product before cleaning?
Yes, always. Test your stain remover on a small hidden area of the sofa: if the colour changes, this means that the product is not suitable for your microfiber fabric. Never apply a product directly to the sofa; always use a cloth or damp rag.
How do you dry a microfiber sofa after cleaning?
Remove the moisture using a washcloth, then dry the sofa with a hairdryer. After cleaning with 70% alcohol, dry quickly. After applying baking soda, leave it to dry thoroughly before removing the paste.
