Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Archived on 01/15/2010
We just recently bought a light brown microfiber couch and have loved it so far. But I draped a dark brown throw over one side and now there are all these little rough patches with dark brown "fuzz" embedded in the microfiber. I have tried lint rolling, but wanted to ask before I tried anything else. Help please?
By Katie
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Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Archived on 01/05/2010
I have red microfiber furniture from Ashley's furniture. It has dark spots all over it from juice spills, water stains, and my toddler had an accident on it as well (urine). It says to use a little water and shampoo to clean it with; I tried and have had no luck yet. What can I do ?
By Rina from New Jersey
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My sister and I were talking about microfiber furniture one time, and I was wondering what it would be like to clean. She has a camel colored microfiber couch, and she said it is real easy to clean. Of course her kids weren't little any longer, but she said as soon as she noticed a spill, she got right on it and had no trouble. I know this wasn't also done immediately because at that time she was also working full time. I guess I would contact the Ashley furniture company and see what they recommend. Also you could probably have it professionally cleaned. (11/10/2009)
By redhatterb
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I am really puzzled as to why water or the water/shampoo did not take out the stains. I have a light brown microfiber couch and a 2 year old and 4 year old, and have had no problem just wiping down stains (and there are plenty). And I don't always get to them right away either. I use a clean white wash cloth and water and rub the stain in all directions and usually when it dries, the stain is gone. Don't be afraid to really scrub it. Sometimes I need to repeat. I've even had luck removing marker! I guess contacting the company is your only solution. (11/10/2009)
By rachele574
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Archived on 11/10/2009
I have microfiber furniture. I was wondering how do I get the odor of people sitting on it and the body odor out of it? Can I spray Febreeze on it, or not?
By velvet112 from MI
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Like some of the other posts I have read, I have washed the covers in the washing machine and hung them outside to dry. I have used a mild dish detergent on a "white" rag and scrubbed the whole couch until clean. But as far as the odor; our dog threw up on our couch and it soured. It was awful. The only thing that got the smell out was a mixture of baking soda and warm water. I applied it with a pretty saturated (not dripping) wash cloth and let dry. Sometimes it does leave water rings, but I have found if I use a wash cloth with a mild dish soap later, they go away. (09/03/2009)
By s.labove
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Archived on 09/01/2009
How do I clean microfiber couches? I know you have to put some chemical on it before you can steam clean it, but I don't know what it is.
By Sonjahwll
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Here is a guide for cleaning microfiber furniture:
http://www.cleanyourmicrofiber.com/index.php/Clean_Microfiber_Furniture (07/02/2009)
By Fortunately
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Archived on 07/02/2009
How do I clean a microfiber couch? Can I spray the whole couch to bring it back to it's nice beige color?
By kml2000 from Calgary, Alberta
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Here are cleaning instructions for microfiber furniture:
http://www.cleanyourmicrofiber.com/index.php/Clean_Microfiber_Furniture (05/08/2009)
By Anonymous
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Do you have one of those new steamers? Steam clean it! It's sanitary too. Wipe up with a clean white or light color towel. Let air dry, direct a fan on it for a few hours and then spray it with a good fabric protector. (05/17/2009)
By tb1014
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Archived on 05/08/2009
I have a beige microfiber rocking chair. I need to know how to clean a stain on the seat. I tried to clean it with a damp rag but it made it look awful. Can you please help? Thank you.
By Ambersnana from Louisville, KY
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If your microfiber is colorfast (first try an area under or in the back of the sofa), you can try spraying hydrogen peroxide. If the stain is a "natural" stain like food, coffee, wine or juice the peroxide will "fizz" the stain away with oxygen. Don't use the stronger peroxide made for bleaching hair, just the cheapie kind from any grocery store. You might want to use a toothbrush to scrub and fluff up the area while it's wet or after the peroxide dries.
A second idea is to just take a regular bristle brush hair brush (not made of wire) or a toothbrush to a "dry" stain and sprinkle in a little baking soda and try brushing the area until its clean.
Read my tip below for "dry-cleaning" your own carpeting, you could call the company and ask if the stuff also works for microfiber.
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64314351.tip.html
(04/12/2009)
By Cyinda
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Thank you for the email. I tried Oxiclean on it and it came right out (04/13/2009)
By ambersnana
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Archived on 04/10/2009
My microfiber red couch is dirty and I can't find the label in the back to show me how to clean it. I am afraid to clean it. Please help.
Fawn
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I have a microfiber couch and love seat and I just wipe it down with a wet washcloth and it works great! Hope that helps. (04/09/2009)
By jesikarena
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Archived on 02/25/2009
How should I clean a red microfiber couch?
Shannon from Tulsa, OK
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When I purchased my microfiber sofa and loveseat, the salesperson, told me to clean it as if it was plastic. In other words you can use almost anything to clean it. I have cleaned spilled wine, tea, and just plain soiled areas. I just take water and a little detergent and it drys just like new. (05/27/2008)
By BC
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I have camel colored microfiber couch and loveseat. They only had a few spots but were just dingy looking. I took the cushions out and washed them on gentle cycle with mild detergent and they look great (06/05/2008)
By Darlene
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To clean the entire couch you may want to steam clean it. Often you can buy a steam cleaner for as little as $40. Some hardware or home stores have these available for rent. I had a company come out and professionally steam my mattress and it cost me $80. Just a thought.
(06/13/2008)
By Danielle
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
My son had a ink spill on my micro fiber furniture, I used the green alcohol. You can't even tell there was a ink spill. (06/23/2008)
By Tina
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I was looking for a way to clean our recliner chairs, went online and found this very helpful site. Someone suggested baby wipes. I have a 2 1/2 year old, so of course I have plenty of wipes in the house. The chairs are beige/light-tan and I wondered if this method would really work. Much to my surprise they worked great! I just cleaned the chairs and they look new again. Thank you for the info. (06/29/2008)
By Tammi (Guest Post)
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Our sectional was horribly dirty from a visit from relatives with 5 boys. My husband and I threw caution to the wind, after cleaning every inch of our brand new house, and pulled the covers off the cushions. I put them in washing machine on delicate with warm water and Woolite. I then put the covers into the dryer for 5-10 minutes and put them back onto the cushions. We could not be happier.
It worked great! I highly recommend this method, if your microfiber furniture needs a good cleaning. We have a huge sectional so, obviously we had to do a few covers at a time. It looks great, completely clean and no sore body parts from doing it by hand. (07/01/2008)
By Laura
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Buttercup left some nasty paw prints on my light brown couch. Scrubbing them off left water rings all over. I diluted carpet cleaner with warm water and scrubbed the entire cushion. The paw prints and water rings disappeared. No need to use a blow dryer. (07/04/2008)
By Tamra
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Check under your cushion for one of these symbols for Cleaning Code Description:
- DC- Dry Clean Only.
- E- Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit
- N- Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit
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- N Fbr- Natural Fiber Rugs - Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. Dab at spots with a mild solution of one teaspoon of mild detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar in a quart of warm water. Do not saturate.
- S- Clean only with dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate. Do not use water. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.
- SW- Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate with liquid. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.
- W- Clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Do not over wet. Do not use solvents to spot clean. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and laundered.
- Wool Tufted Wool Rugs - Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. There are no cleaning solutions listed.
- WS- Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate with liquid. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.
- X- Do not clean with either water or solvent-based cleaner. Use vacuuming or light brushing only. (10/02/2008)
By clean time
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Another product to help remove ink stains etc. is Lysol spray. The salesman where I purchased my sofa took a ball point pen and scribbled on a sofa. He then took the can of Lysol spray to the marks and wiped them with a paper towel. It took it right off. When I got home I used the Lysol on several old stains and it removed them completely. I noticed some people have said to steam clean and then others say don't steam clean, so what is the answer yes or no to steam? Lots of great ideas! (10/25/2008)
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