Cleaning Microfiber Furniture

RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by jess_admin (547) | (05/15/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact (submitted via email) I had a pen broken on a white microfiber couch and I used Clorox Wipes to dab off the ink. It took several wipes and the ink covered the wipes completely I dabbed until no more stains came out. The result is a very light small ink stain. Dry detergent brushed in with a soft brush, I used a new nailbrush, cleaned up all stains great, and left a nice odor Sara Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post By Chetan Mehta (Guest Post) (05/13/2008) I have a microfibre sofa I bought in great used condition. I scotch guarded it to protect it from stains and had it professionally steam cleaned; nonetheless, the fibre picks up ridiculous amount of body hair and cloth pills and little pieces of whatever seem to get stuck in the fibre. I have tried to use scotch tape and regular vacuuming with some success but I was wondering if anyone else has any tricks up their sleeves? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post By Jennie (Guest Post) (05/11/2008) I clean houses for a living and this is the easiest and less expensive way to successfully clean your microfiber furniture and almost anything else in your house with stains. Go to your nearest Family Dollar store or market. Purchase laundry stain remover with OXY. Spray stain wait 2 min rub out with thumb fingernail. May want to wipe with warm water on cloth to blend the wetness. Unbelievable it GONE. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post By Betty. (Guest Post) (05/08/2008) I have a micro suede sectional. Rooms to GO gave me some cleaner when I bought it and boy does it work wonders. My daughter spilled garlic sauce on it and I was furious. Fortunately for her, the cleaner and a blow dryer took care of it. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by Laurel_admin (380) | (05/07/2008) Contact I was wondering how to clean pen off of a microfiber sectional. Jason Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture The only product that works extremely well for me are Baby Wipes. Our Microfiber Couch, Chair, Pillows all look brand new. It takes a lot of work but this solution really works. Mitch (03/22/2008) By Mitch RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Contact a professional upholstery cleaner. They'll know what to do. (03/22/2008) By luvmygingerkids RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture For the gum residue removal: Believe it or not, peanut butter works to remove gum residue. (04/16/2008) By Rhandi RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture We just bought our new, cream colored microfiber furniture not even a month ago and I've already had to figure out how to get out a couple "difficult" stains. I got a cut while on the armchair and blood got on it. In a panic, I grabbed my Tide To Go pen out of my purse and put it to work. Viola! Instant gratification. I just spilled some grease from my lunch on the love seat and freaked out. I knew hubby would kill me if he found that on there when he got home, so I immediately looked for information online about how to get it out and found this site. The only thing I found about getting grease out was alcohol. I did try that, but once it dried the grease was still there, though a bit lighter. I figured it couldn't hurt to try my Tide To Go pen again, and it worked again! I would strongly recommend this for cleaning out stains from, well, anything! I love it on clothes and now I love it for my couch :) (04/17/2008) By Cecilia RE: Cat smell Try steaming the seat if its water based. Good luck (04/21/2008) By RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture 409! When I bought my couch that's what the salesman told me to use. It WORKS! I just rub it with a rag and it comes right off! (04/22/2008) By carolyn Water Rings I was told that if you have a wet spot or clean a spot and it is still damp, that it is VERY important to blow dry the area completely. This will result in no "water stains". I've done it plenty of times and it's true. (04/27/2008) By Sue D RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture (sent in by email) First, try to scrub with dish soap, then spray with oust then a hand held steam cleaner and blow dry. You can also try Oxiclean and baking soda dissolved in water. g (05/01/2008) By ThriftyFun RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture (submitted via email) This same thing has happened to me too. I just sprayed the spot down with vinegar and then sprinkled some baking soda on it and then let it sit for awhile. Then I took the main cushion out and stuck the rest in the washer on cold. I then just let it air dry or I'd stick a fan on it. Hope this helps. Sara (05/02/2008) By jess_admin Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by Laurel_admin (380) | (03/21/2008) Contact How do I clean a spill on microfiber couches? Mallory from Philadelphia, Pa Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Wow... lots of replies... Here's my two cents worth: to get ink pen off I use alcohol prep pads, like the kind used to prep skin for an injection. To clean basically ALL other spots, I use a mix of upholstery/carpet cleaner mixed half-half with HOT water. I use a clean white towel/rag and really work the solution into the fabric, then let air dry. If I find the solution is too soapy, I will follow up with clear HOT water. (01/11/2008) By RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I just machine washed my microfiber cushion covers and it worked great. I have two boys and cleaning it by hand always left rings on it. I put them in the wash, put them on damp and when they dry, they are clean and soft. I know I probably washed the scotch guard out of them, but you can by scotch guard at the store, I may do that. (01/12/2008) By kris RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Hi All. I see a lot of complaints about water rings on the microfiber sofas, what I do is when the area is wet I take my hand and go over the wet area while it's drying, not the whole time, but once in a while and I have no water rings at all. Hope this helps. (01/17/2008) By Catherine RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I use shout it works great for every day stains, especially when you have children. (02/03/2008) By jlopez RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I have cream colored micro suede seats on my new dining room chairs. The first time I used them I found a stain after the party. With all the remedies and the mixed results I've read about cleaning this stuff I've been nervous about ruining the fabric. I finally went for it, and tried Greased Lightning - the all purpose cleaner. Using a dry white terrycloth towel, I sprayed the cleaner on the towel and briskly rubbed the stains. The cleaner dampened the fabric but took out the stain and dried without a trace. I don't know what kind of micro suede fabric I have but the stuff worked! (02/03/2008) By John RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Guys the easiest thing to do is get your microfiber seats professionally cleaned. It's a little money invested but its worth it. I got mine cleaned by Sears and they came out brand new. They spot clean any spots and for a few more bucks they seal them against any stains or spills. I pay all together 180.00 and lucky for me the person who cleaned it told me a friend of his does upholstery repair. I was able to get plastic covers for my seat. Yeah paid a few more bucks but again its worth it because I paid over $1,000 for them and I will have them till the day I sit down and fall down from them.. : ) I guess you all know what i mean. Well good luck. (02/03/2008) By carmen RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture (submitted via email) I have the same type of furniture, and the cleaning spray that came with it. What I have found is that when you clean a cushion, you cannot just clean one section. You have to clean the whole cushion. Then it won't leave circles. cheryl (03/05/2008) By jess_admin RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I had two mystery stains on a beige microfiber couch that the store-supplied solutions didn't work for. The stains were over a year old when I found these feedbacks. I tried the rubbing alcohol, and sure enough, it worked. You can still see a slight difference where one stain was, but what an amazing improvement--I don't have to cover the couch with a throw anymore! (03/09/2008) By Palm_Bch_Girl Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by Laurel_admin (380) | (01/09/2008) Contact I have a creme colored microfiber couch that needs a good cleaning. What should I use? jess Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture (Crayon) My two year old daughter decided to add some color to our new mico suede couch using various colors of crayon, I found if you use a very fine emery board (nail file) it takes the crayon right off, just go over the markings lightly until it's gone. (10/28/2007) By kittiekitty99 Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I waxed my legs and placed the towel that I dribbled on(thinking that I had folded the dribbles to the inside), on the arm of the couch. When I picked up the towel, it was stuck to my couch...=( Help.....now what? I cleaned with soap and water, but there is still wax, smashed into the fiber. I am afraid to use baby oil, will that clean out? Thanks for any help! Steph (b)Editor's Note(/b) Take a clean cloth or paper towels, put it over the wax and use the hair dryer on the spot. It should melt the wax and the cloth will absorb it. (11/11/2007) By Stephanie RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture The Brawny Eraser sponge just worked beautifully on an old olive oil stain on my brand new butter colored MicroFiber couch. I was at my wits end on how to get the stains out. AND the fabric doesn't feel stiff! It WORKS! Thanks for this great and informative site. T (11/28/2007) By TWinters RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I tried oxyclean dishdetergent and water on my sofa, it got the dog slobber out but left a very distinct ring...then I used Mr Clean Magic Eraser and it worked wonders! I didnt scrub with it, just wet the eraser like the directions say and then wiped with moderate pressure with the grain of the fabric. thanks for all the help everyone! (12/03/2007) By sammyj RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture We have a cream colored sectional, I have 5 children but the youngest two 4 & 3 have really put the fabric through the kids test for various stains from food, formula, ink, mascara or just dirty hands. I have used Oxyclean (works great but bad for the septic system and would leave some water stains) I have used my Hoover Steam Cleaner (worked great - no water stains) My latest dilemma, Lime Green Fabric Paint on the entire sofa - in a rage and panic the first thing I did was get the Steam Cleaner (did nothing) I grabbed my spray bottle of Hoover spot and stain cleaner saturated the painted areas, used a scrub brush and a dry towel to remove the paint. After working on this for about an hour and a half in frustration, I grabbed an SOS pad ran it through water to get the soap out, used it on the painted areas, then back over with my scrub brush spraying as I needed (1 1/2 bottle of spot & stain cleaner, 4 SOS pads later). AMAZING the paint was gone and the fabric feels the same, not stiff, no water stains. I could not believe I did not ruin the fabric texture. (12/10/2007) By Maureen RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I use Windex on my creme-colored microsuede couch constantly. Works wonders and never leaves a ring or the fabric stiff! (12/12/2007) By Carly RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture My 1 1/2 year old colored my brand new cream microfiber sectional, I thought they were ruined, but to my surprise I put hair spray on the pen ink, and and it came right off. There was no marks no rings just a couch that looked brand new again. (12/12/2007) By Stephanie H. RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I'm a mother of three young children. I use 409 to clean a stain. When I do an all over cleaning I use dawn dish soap with water and a scrub brush. It leaves a nice scent too. (12/29/2007) By Sherri Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by Stew_Admin (163) | (10/01/2007) Profile | Contact I have microfiber couches and do not know the best way to clean them. My toddler has drooled all over them. Can I just unzip my microfiber covers to my couch and throw them in the washer? If so, on what temperature? Does anybody know? Heather from California Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Has anyone ever tried Windex? I know that it works well to clean carpets. (08/10/2007) By Sunshine RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture What about candle wax? I am dog sitting at my Sister's house and spilled the wax on the arm of her couch.Help! (08/10/2007) By Mary Ellen RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture The family sat down to watch a movie tonight and mommy's purse was on the back of the couch (microfiber sectional) so she started to rummage through and found mommy's cover-up stick and thought it would look pretty mushed into the couch. I had to have my husband handle her because the anger built and I did not want to release it all at once on her. My couch is the first real brand new furniture my hubby and I have been able to afford and buy ourselves so I take care of it like crazy. So once I calmed a little I went to yahoo search and typed in "how to clean microfiber" and the first site it brought me to was this one so with a little determination ajax antibacterial soap, alcohol wipes and baby wipes with a little ajax liquid soap on them and some elbow grease and a pampered chief cooking stone scrubber I worked the 8 1/2 inch smudge out of the cushions. So thanks to you all. Thanks, jackie (mom) & josey (3yr old) (08/19/2007) By jackie RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture For removing candle wax, lay a paper bag over the wax, then put a warm iron over the paper bag. The wax will liquefy and adhere to the paper. (08/23/2007) By Tonya RE: Wow! Magic Eraser Removed Asphalt Thanks for the tip on using Magic Eraser. I had tried everything to get the sticky Asphalt my husbands work clothes got on our couch. I couldn't believe how the Magic Eraser just lifted it out! (08/28/2007) By SuzieQ RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Help! A bottle of beer was spilt on my microfiber couch. How should I clean it? (09/08/2007) By lauren RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I use my steam cleaner on my couch about once a month and it looks good as new. I have 2 boys 4 and 2 that are always getting into something as well as home day care for 2 more boys and a baby girl. the steam cleaner takes out everyday stains but I could not get out the ink that is why I am here I am going to try the alcohol. but I wanted to share about steam cleaning since several people said about years of dirt. (09/13/2007) By mandy RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Very helpful advice. We just bought a used microfiber sofa which had a few stains (mainly water). We thought we might have to hire a professional. However, using some of the techniques recommended on your site, we likely will not have to do that, since the results have been so good. Thanks to one and all. (09/22/2007) By Charles Vest How do you get pink nail polish off a beige micro fiber couc My three year old decided to play manicurist and got pink fingernail polish on my couch ... SOS!!! Editor's Note: Windex seems to work well on a fresh stain. (09/29/2007) By Misty Dawn Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by lewis_admin (1197) | (03/20/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact What do you clean microfiber furniture with? Rosalind from Tulsa, OK Answers: Ink Ladies, ladies ladies! Thank you SO much for your endless advice on cleaning microfiber furniture. My 16 month old got ahold of a ballpoint pen while my back was turned. His "work of art" almost sent me over the edge! I Googled "cleaning ink microsuede" and found this site. I tried the rubbing alcohol on a small spot and it left a ring. I tried the Mr. Clean eraser and it left bits and pieces all over the place. But the Neutrogena bar worked WONDERS! I even used the Neutrogena on the alcohol rings and the eraser bits. Good as new. I'm now going about cleaning the older drool-and-runny nose marks from my furniture. I love my couches and I'm grateful to each of you for your advice! (11/05/2006) By Cris Chocolate This morning I woke up to find melted chocolate ALL over one of my cushions on our beige colored couches. After flipping out initially I got online and googled how to clean it. I found this site and followed someone else's advice to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. OMG! It totally got it all out and didn't spread it - one of my initial fears about the chocolate. I am THRILLED and cannot WAIT to share my newfound cleaning method with all my girlfriends. I hope this helps someone. (12/09/2006) By Carmen Ointment Thankyou on the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser tip it does work wonders it even gets ointment off of microfiber. Thanks again. (12/11/2006) By April Castor Oil I got two spots of castor oil on my microfiber. I tried rubbing alcohol and it doesn't seem to be coming out. The manufacturer said to not use water. Should I try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser next? And how should I use it? Thanks for your help! (12/15/2006) By Debbie Warning About Vinegar I've noticed a few folks mentioning the use of vinegar. I wouldn't suggest it for anything other than removing odors as may actually set whatever color is in the stain. Vinegar is a great cleaner - I use it for kitchen cleaner, windows, to polish wood, scrub showers & tubs, kill weeds and in the laundry. But, as I also use it in the washer to set color in new towels, tee-shirts, etc, I wouldn't suggest using it to clean stains. (01/01/2007) By Sandra Cleaning Codes Microfiber furniture will commonly come with a tag that has one of the special microfiber codes that tell you how to clean it. The tags will say, W, S, S-W, or X. W means you can use water based cleaning solution. S means you have to use a "solvent" based cleaner S-W means you can use S or W type cleaners. Hopefully you still have the tag. (01/15/2007) By Suma Oxyclean I would recommend using a product with oxy clean in it. Spray evenly, let sit for 5 minutes, wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry cloth and let dry. When I noticed that my little sister had left my couches almost black, I called my aunt for advice and this is what she told me to do. I could literally see all the black dirt coming off of the couch onto the towel I was using. It doesn't really have a strong scent and leaves furniture nice and clean. (01/20/2007) By Elizabeth Washing Machine Worked for Me I bought a microfiber couch from a Big Box store almost 5 years ago as a throw-away couch because I have 2 small children. I spot cleaned with the cleaner provided by the Big Box store, water, soap, etc. and it still looked terrible. My last resort was to take off a cushion and wash on gentle in cold water in the washing machine with non-bleach detergent. All the drool, food stains, dirt, spilled juice, etc. came out. Put the cushions back on slightly damp and it looks great (not brand new, but who cares?). I don't feel like I'm sitting on 5 years worth of dirt now! (01/28/2007) By Carol Baby Wipes For those with minor spots baby wipes work very well. I have 2 small kids and I've used baby wipes snot, drink spills, food etc. They have very little water and a little bit of soap in them. The fabric has always dried perfectly after cleaning with them. (01/31/2007) By SouthernSoul Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by lewis_admin (1197) | (10/30/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact How do you clean a microfiber sofa? It has scotch guard on it already. Thanks, Candi Dohner from Burton, MI Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture For all of you with kids still in diapers, some dish soap just took out some MAJOR Destin stains off of my microfiber sofa, loveseat, AND chaise ( yes, they had fun with the whole tube LOL) it also took out some sligh grease stains really easy. I used one of the citrus based dishsoaps, Ajax antibacterial. Also, spraying the furniture with static guard will loosen up pet hair and make it easier to get off. (05/25/2006) By Tracy Microfiber Fabric I am considering redoing my sectional sofa in a microsuede fabric. I don't know a great deal about this fabric and was hoping someone out there could give me a little guidance. I have a 15 pound, white long hair dog that does like to take her naps on my sofa . My husband has asked me if I thought is would be a fabric that would make you "hot" after you sat on it for a while. I love the feel of it and love the idea of its stain resistant qualities. (05/28/2006) By rvanider RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Giving hope to microfiber buyers! I freaked out when a little something spilled on my 2 week old couch. so i read other people's feedback. and just a little cold water and mild soap worked. Then i blotted the spot until it was dry, it looks like nothing ever happened! (05/28/2006) By dollface RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture We have a light colour micro-suede couch, chair and loveseat set. The store gave us several bottles of special cleaner for it, which we promptly ran out of. Recently, we bought a rabbit and before she was successfully litter trained, her favourite spot to pee was on the back of the loveseat. I looked up cleaning methods for pet urine and found out that plain Windex works best. I tried it on a little spot... The urine and smell were completely gone! The micro-suede was as soft as ever. I use it all the time now. No longer for bunny pee (completely litter trained) but for whatever happens to get spilled, dropped etc... (05/29/2006) By Kimberely RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I have had my microfiber from Ashley Furniture for 1.5 years now and it has been the ONLY couch that has EVER stood up to my four very spoiled dogs. I have a slobbery Basset and to remove her slobber goo, I wipe it down with a mild dish soap and my dish rag. When m 15-year-old aging hound leaks, I blot the stain, then do the above. When my daughters leak juice cups on the couch, I use the rag with the dish soap. Most of the time, I just have time to vacuum. A good stiff old-fashioned bristled brush helps get the crumbs out of the crevices. I was considering steam cleaning it, but now that I read about the wrinkles, I'm glad I checked here first. I will just keep doing what I'm doing. (06/04/2006) By Carrie RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has worked wonders on our cream colored microfiber couch! It even took out my husband's chocolate ice cream stains! (06/06/2006) By Elizabeth RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture My son got happy with a blue ball point pen on my brand new microfiber couch, and after regaining my composure I grabbed the MeanGreen bottle and went to work. After soaking a paper towel I dabbed the spot a few times and like magic it was gone. I hope someone can use this method. It worked for me! (06/07/2006) By VENUS\GEORGIA RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I've actually used Febreez because it has alcohol content. Not only does it freshen up the smell, but any little spots usually come out with some gentle rubbing. I would not use it for major spots or spills, though. Mild soap and a ScotchBrite sponge usually work for that. (06/11/2006) By Adrienne in IL RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I found this on the net... "Microfiber sofas are becoming popular because they offer easy maintenance. Increasingly, homes are incorporating microfiber sofas into their decoration schemes. Microfiber is the tiniest man made fiber possible with today's technology. It is one hundred times finer than a human hair. It is very popular because fabrics produced from microfiber are soft, lightweight, and easy to care for. Additionally, the fibers leave no lint or dust, so they are highly recommended for allergy sufferers. These fibers are used to create clothing, cleaning cloths, polishing cloths, and all types of furniture including headboards, chairs, and sofas. Cleaning a microfiber sofa should not be a difficult process. Microfiber, by its very nature, is stain resistant. As a result, stain products like Scotch Guard or other fabric protection materials are usually unnecessary with this type of sofa. Some furniture retail outlets offer protection plans that will help with stain resistance, so if that is one of your big concerns, contact your retailer to see if a protection plan is right for you. For general cleaning, though, a drop or two of mild detergent, like dish soap or laundry detergent, combined with a bit of water should clean your microfiber sofa in no time. Odors like urine can be easily eliminated by blotting the stain with white vinegar and distilled water, applying baking soda, then vacuuming. For the most part, cleaning will be an easy process if it is true microfiber. Imposter materials, though, may be more difficult to clean. The majority of microfiber sofas use polyester as the base fabric because it has the ability to absorb color better than other materials. As a result of this chemical process, the color is forced to stay in the fiber, and no other treatments will ever be necessary. It may be necessary to occasionally have your microfiber sofa steam cleaned. It is fairly safe, but a professional cleaning service might not only do the best cleaning job, but also do the best job of protecting your microfiber sofa. Finally, to clean lint from your sofa, a simple lint roller (the kind that is sticky) should be the best option. Vacuuming might help in some cases as well. Adam Peters writes regularly for http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com. An online guide on home decorating and how to choose from hundreds of decorating ideas and tips. Peters contributes adding reviews very often on wide decorating and design topics. You can also reach interesting articles on the latest trends in furniture, including microfiber sofas at http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/microfiber-sofa.html (06/11/2006) By rebecca Water rings and Other messes I currently own brown color microfiber couches, and tried to spot clean spills and ended up with big, ugly water rings. I followed another persons posting to remove the seat covers and wash them in the washing machine then put the covers back on the cusion and air dry. I am here to CONFIRM THAT IS DOES WORK! My couches look brand new and it was easy! Good luck to all. (06/23/2006) By tiffy616 RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture My microfiber couches are nearly a year old and I have found the best cleaning method for ink or blood or grease is rubbing alcohol. I put a bit on the end of a q-tip and rub on the stain. It comes right out and dries super quick. Brushing or vacuuming afterward brings back it's soft brushed look. (06/24/2006) By Brooke RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Thanks to Brooke for suggesting rubbing alcohol. I had a small sticky spot on my microfiber table bench. Using the Qtip suggestion w/ rubbing alcohol removed the spot instantly & dried just as fast! (06/26/2006) By piscesn2ition RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I just bought my microfibre couches and theyre a light beige, I hope it doesnt get too dirty. i was just going to put some throws on it, then remove the throws when i have company over. For the people that have those water rings on their microfibre couch after cleaning, I read somewhere that you must use DISTILLED water. the regular water leaves the rings. (07/06/2006) By Aisha RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture This morning I came downstairs to find a black grease mark on the back of my new microfiber sectional. After reading several posts, I went with my original thought which was to use lighter fluid. I first tested it on an inconspicuous spot. I put the fluid on a microfiber cloth and the used circular motion everyone has mentioned. It worked. No ring. Lighter fluid is also good for ink and some paints. (07/10/2006) By Barb P. RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I work in a furniture store, the best way to get out any regular stains on microfiber is with a mild soap (Neutrogena, Woolite...) and distilled water, distiilled shouldn't leave rings. I've also found that foam upholstery cleaners andalso any mild dry cleaning solvent work great with microfiber too, always, always, always test in an inconspicuous area first! Never soak the spot, you need to spot clean... Don't ever rub always pat dry. (07/29/2006) By Ava RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Never use tap water it will leave a ring. I used a cleaner from Macy's called wory no more. It worked great until I ran out of it. (08/23/2006) By andy RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I spoke to the furniture department where I got my microfiber seats, and asked them how can I clean my seats. They told me to use a suede cleaning kit. Treat it like you would treat your suede shoes or coat. (09/07/2006) By carmen RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Our kitten urinated on our couch. I promptly soaked up the stain and sprayed Arm&Hammer FreshNClean to the stain. The smell was removed, but there was a ring that remained. I then used rubbing alcohol to remove the ring, and now the couch is like new. I also read that you can use clear vodka to remove rings if you do not have rubbing alcohol available. (10/09/2006) By Katie RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I also got the same sectional seats in beige, I had the same problems. They say never to steam the seats, well I took the risk, I didn't steam them I used my carpet steamer that has attachements, but I used cold water and mild soap. They came out like brand new, really soft and sliky feeling. (10/25/2006) By Carmen RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I accidently got blood on a microfiber faux suede sofa. I didn't want to use any liquid because I was afraid of further ruining it. Plus even if the stain did come out I was afraid of creating a new stain/discolouring the area where I cleaned. I noticed someone on here said to use the same stuff that you would used to clean suede shoes. I knew I had a liquid cleaner for suede-like stuff and also a NUBUCK block. I tried the block first and it took the blood stain right out! I bet it will work on any liquidish stain on a microfiber sofa! After my discovery I used it over the drool stains left from numerouse nights of sleeping on the sofa... they also came right out! To the person with the paint/nailpolish question I will also suggest the Nubuck block. It might not take the stain out completely but i'm sure it will make the stain MUCH paler. aka. much less noticable! So again, if you are worried about using any sort of liquids to clean a stain, I strongly suggest you use a NUBUCK BLOCK first. It will either take the stain right out or pretty darn close! (10/28/2006) By Happy Halloween! Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by ThriftyFun (3747) | (03/01/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I just bought a new microfiber couch. How do I clean it? It is not dirty yet, but I want to be prepared. Susan from Quincy, MA Answers: What is Microfiber? 03/01/2006 What the heck IS microfiber? I thought it was for cleaning cloths. Editor's Note: It is a synthetic material that comes in many styles but is currently the material that upholsters many chairs and couches. I also have it for my car seats. It is also used for cleaning cloths. By Wendee (Guest Post) Stiffness 03/03/2006 My son spilt a bowl of cereal on my microfiber chair. I cleaned it with the Furniture Solutions Cleaner it came with and now the seat of the chair is stiff. Any suggestions on getting the stiffness out. Editor's Note: It sounds like either there is still milk in the fabric or the cleaner has made it stiff. Try rinsing it a few times with warm water (wet sponge or cloth) and soak up the water with a towel. By Denise Milford (Guest Post) Pet Hair 03/10/2006 To get pet hair and lint i just use a clean damp cloth and lightly go over the furniture, i think it works great. By Amy (Guest Post) Don't Steam Clean Microfiber 03/15/2006 I didn't know that you should not clean the microfiber with steamer I did it, and it looks wrinkle after that ? What can I do to remove the wrinkle? Can I iron it ? By (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture 03/15/2006 JUst water and a mild soap, as suggested previously, Neutrogena and ivory work wonders especially if you clean the spills, stains right away. Works just as well with stains or spills that are older too. Good luck! By CHANTENE (Guest Post) Know Your Warranty 03/19/2006 If it is a new piece call the store and find out what the warranty is on the fabric and get the name or website of the manufacturer. The manufacturer can tell you what steps to take to solve the problem and some will send out a person to look at it. If you were offered a fabric protection package and not get it, there is a reason it is offered and not just the money the salesperson gets. If you try to solve the problem before the warranty is off, you void the warranty. There are different types of fabric protectants and some are only topical, but others sink into the fibers and give you really good protection. The good ones will not only help repel stains, but also give you static and fade guard, to help your piece look and last longer. Yes, I do work part time in a furniture store. By PrairieLady Toothbrush 03/20/2006 I have found with my microfiber couch that when it gets stiff, if I use an dry old toothbrush, the stiffness goes away. I also use a toothbrush when I clean it. But i am having some trouble with stains, but I haven't finished reading the posts yet. By Treece (Guest Post) Urine Stain 03/21/2006 hey my mom baby sits this little kid and he just peed on our microfiber couch. does anyone know how to clean something like that? Thanks so much! By Hannah (Guest Post) RE: Urine Stain 03/21/2006 Blot blot blot the urine, then cover with a lot of baking soda (if you have the carpet Pet Fresh by Arm & Hammer that's even better!). Let it absorb everything! Vacuum, then if there is a stain, use a mild non sudsing cleaner. The one that came with my couch is a concentrate, but something like diluted Woolite would be great, or baby wash. Hopefully you get this in time, and the baking soda takes care of it for you! By camo_angels Smells on Microfiber Furniture 03/26/2006 The microfiber couch was given to me, and I believe the stains are from a little boys tinkle accidents. I called the company that they originally came from, and they told me to use the "S" code which is on the couch. I bought the cleaning agent, and it doesn't seen to work. Any other Ideas on how the get the stain and smell out. By Liz (Guest Post) RE: Smells on Microfiber Furniture 03/27/2006 Liz, try Folex, it is gentle but WORKS It gets the "pet" smells out (and little boys too!) It is by the carpet cleaners in WM Then when you work that in, you may want to spread a thin coating of borax or baking soda to neutralize any other smells. By camo_angels Teflon 04/22/2006 I just bought a sofa and love seat of microfiber material. The furniture store is treating it with Teflon. It's guaranteed for three years. If it stains they will have it professionally cleaned or either replace the furniture. Maybe you can call your local furniture store and ask about this treatment. By dsmith3603 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 04/27/2006 My 2 year old son used a ink pen to decorate our new Pallister Micro fiber Couch and Love Seat. I used Mr. Clean Magic eraser and it took all of it off. That's magic! I did not scrub and, I just barely wet the sponge and rub the sponge on the material. Hope this helps someone out. By Roxann (Guest Post) My spot cleaning is leaving rings! 04/30/2006 I have recently bought a light colored microfiber sofa and am having some issues with the spot cleaning. The booklet enclosed indicated that when spot cleaning, use warm soapy water and paper towel, and using a circular motion, clean the spot working from a larger circle into a smaller one. This has always worked fine, however I have noticed that 2 spots that I have cleaned yesterday have left rings on the fabric?! I tried to do the same thing again and the same thing happened, although now the rings are slightly bigger!! How do I get these rings out of my fabric? What am I doing wrong? Any advice is GREATLY appreciated :) By Liv :) RE: My spot cleaning is leaving rings! 04/30/2006 They recommend a paper towel? What kind of stains are they? You may need to use a mineral spirits or alcohol based (my husband swears by lighter fluid!) I have a micro-suede, which I think is roughly the same thing, except I have a nap and sealant. So I use a microfiber cloth to extract and absorb any excess water/dirt. I have a dark green (looks brown!), and the only problem I have is paint from when we moved in. I would contact the manufacturer or dealer, because there should be some sort of warranty on cleaning, especially if under 5 years old. By camo_angels RE: My spot cleaning is leaving rings! 04/30/2006 Thanks Camo_angels, I don't know what the original marks on the couch were, but usually they came right off. The stains that are on there now are from where I have tried to spot clean it so there are big circle stains on the fabric (i.e. my soapy water has stained and left a big ring). The sofa is only 2 months old (if that), however I have look through all the documentation from when I bought it and there is no mention of warranty for the fabric. I will still give the store a call - thanks for the tip! By Liv :) Marker on Microfiber Furniture 05/01/2006 My granddaughter drew a six inch black line on my new sage green carpet with permanent marker. I got it out with "Tech" or "Teck" I can't remember how it was spelled. Anyway I got it at a carpet outlet. It is absolutely a miracle stain remover. I just applied it to the stain and used a dry clean cloth to keep absorbing the solution, reapply until stain comes out. If it works on carpet, I'm sure it will work on microfiber. By Diana (Guest Post) Neutrogena 05/02/2006 I had a very large pen mark down the arm of my camel colored micro fiber couch and was sure that I would never get it out. I was advised that a Neutrogena bar soap would get it out & to my surprise it worked !! I lathered a small amount of the soap on a wash cloth with some water. I wiped gently in one direction repeatedly and then used a clean cloth with water to ensure that there wouldn't be any rings left on the couch. Once I completed that process, I used a clean, dry cloth and dabbed the couch until it was dry. I hope this helps someone out. By Jeanine from Long Island, NY (Guest Post) General Cleaning 05/11/2006 For general cleaning, a damp sponge is the best - no soap necessary. By Jillian Carlson (Guest Post) Removing dog hair and loose crumbs. 05/18/2006 I just use a lint roller, the sticky kind it works wonders on dog hair and loose materials. By Brandie (Guest Post) Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by ThriftyFun (3747) | (12/19/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Request: I have 2 microfiber couches and no matter how much I vacuum them I cannot seem to get all the dirt, crumbs or any other little grains off. Is there anything else that I can use to maybe loosen the grains and then vacuum? it is really annoying and I feel like I cannot keep them clean for more than 2 minutes. Please help. New Wife from Illinois Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Christine (Guest Post) I have 3 kids and they constantly make a mess of some sort on my microfiber couches. The best thing that takes out everything including pen, marker, permanent marker icing, etc. is nutrogena bar soap. It works great. I have gotten all of the above listed things out with it including oil. Even if the stain is old it will work. Hope this helps someone. Christine RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Carol (Guest Post) From what I understand by reading your query, I understand that it is more the crumbs and pet hairs that are a problem for you. I suggest trying one of those velcro type lint brushes intended for clothing. A lint brush will pick up these tidbits better than a vacuum, I think. Best of luck. Removing Gum from Microfiber Furniture DC (Guest Post) I have gum on my microfiber furniture any recommendation on getting the gum out. I've tried soapy water soaking and nothing seems to work. Editor's Note: Try putting an ice cube on the gum. It should harden up and hopefully you can then peel it off. If it is really rubbed in, you can try peanut butter but it will leave a grease stain. RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Lisa (Guest Post) Baby wipes always work for our microfiber sofa. It even takes out ink. RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Triferh (Guest Post) I just got off the phone with my stepmother who has been selling furniture at JC Penney's for years. I bought my microfiber furniture from her and asked her how to best clean it (of course I've already thrown away the pamphlets that came with the furniture!) She said a little Ivory soap (or mild soap--the Neutrogena soap=good idea!) and warm water. No upholstery cleaner. I have a 75 lb black German Shepherd who sheds all over the place and just splurged on a Dyson DC14 Animal vacuum. It comes with a mini turbine vacuum to use on the upholstery and it works great! RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Kristie (Guest Post) I have had several microfiber couches and love seats and what works best for me as far as the cushions are concerned is to take them off from the cushion and gentle wash in the machine with a little detergent and then put them back on the cushions while they are wet and let them air dry. It is a process but it looks great after that. As far as the rest of the couch I dilute ( equal parts ) Shout and water and wash down the rest, always looks good after. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Post by ThriftyFun (3747) | (05/27/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Does anyone know what to use to clean microfiber furniture? My husband allowed our 50 pound husky up on my couch and chair so now there is icky dog slobber and dirt on my furniture! Haley Answers: RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Yes any upholstery cleaner will work to clean your furniture as long as it is for upholstery. Follow the directions on the can on how to use. I would suggest the ones you don't have to wash off just vacuum. I hope that will help you. By heather0402 (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture One thing I know about any micro fiber product is that, it is suggested to avoid fabric softeners. So if you make up your own cleaners, leave out the fabric softeners out for any micro fiber product. By ARDIS RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Hey Cathy, I think that would be safe, especially if the sales person said so. If you don't trust the salesperson you could call the same store and ask someone other than the person who sold it to you... getting a second opinion, so to speak. And then, if you still aren't confident, find the phone number or email address for the manufacturer and ask them. They also may have a website with cleaning information. Every furniture company should have cleaning guidelines for the fabric they use in their furniture, assuming they are still in business. By Joe (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture There should be directions under the cushions of how to clean> Mine says to use only the suds of the upholstery cleaner with a sponge in circular motion then vac. clean. By Pam (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Here's a great article about how to clean microfiber furniture: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-b...2&sc=993 There are evidently 3 kinds and the methods of cleaning can be different. Another site said to use a mixture of half white vinegar and water, pat onto the stain, then cover with baking soda. Let the baking soda dry overnight and vacuum. Hope this helps, Susan from ThriftyFun RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I just bought 2 micro fiber chairs and the guys in the warehouse had black dirt on their hands and got it on the chairs. So as not to void my warranty, I called and the manager lives out my way, he stopped by to look at it and he took a clean dry white rag and squirted a little mineral spirits on it and lightly rubbed the spot. Yes... mineral spirits! I was shocked and it worked. It looks dark until it dries. I was amazed! By pam (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture I just discovered 3 day old icky dog puke on my microfiber bench (I know the exact date, because my niece and her dog left Friday for a weekend trip.) It may have been a blessing in disguise, because it was totally dried, and I merely took a credit card to scrape away the residue. Honestly, it looks like new again. A little rub with a dryer sheet may do the trick for any odor. (haven't tried it yet, though) By Patti (Guest Post) RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture Never use steam, dry foam only, and only use the suds of the foam, never go in a circular motion. vertical only then it must be extracted with an upholstery machine. By connie (Guest Post) Report Spam or Abuse