How to Clean a Microfiber Couch

Are you afraid to clean your microfiber couch? Many times we are afraid of the unknown and certainly we would not want to try and clean our furniture just to end up destroying it. The funny thing about microfiber is that one of its normal uses is to make cleaning cloths. With that in mind you would not think that cleaning these materials could possibly be such a hard thing to do though sometimes they will give us quite the fit.

Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

One of the best methods you can use to clean your microfiber couch is to use plain warm water and a microfiber cleaning cloth. Both are made of nylon or polyester fibers and sometimes a combination of the two and when rubbed together can remove minor staining by using a circular motion. Microfibers are made to be soft and stain resistant and you should never use any type of oily or abrasive cleaning substance on them. Any of us having items made from this material know that water stains can be quite the problem and if you just keep rubbing the stain with the cloth every little while until dry those will be gone as well.

Baking Soda

You can use dry baking soda and a soft bristle toothbrush to clean many stains on your microfiber couch. Just sprinkle the baking soda on the stain and use the toothbrush in a circular motion. You may have to work on this stain gently for a while and in many cases it will work. Baking soda will also help with odors that tend to linger around on these types of materials. If you have pets that get on your couch you may want to use this method on a regular basis to keep a fresh and clean smell about the place.

Hydrogen Peroxide

If you have a natural stain like food or juice you may want to use a cheap peroxide from your supermarket. First try this in a non visible spot as your microfiber couch is colorfast. It is said that the peroxide will fizz the stain away with the oxygen release and you will want to fluff up the area with a toothbrush while wet and once again when it is dry.

In conclusion you will just want to use common sense and not use anything abrasive that would normally destroy nylon or polyester and any like material rubbed in a circular motion will get rid of the water stains.