Monday, November 14, 2011

Ways To Retain The Whiteness of Your Sofa

By Stephanie Willshire


Are you annoyed seeing your sofa so untidy? Or is your white sofa turning into something gloomy and depressing? Nobody wants to see a white sofa that is not white at all. It is so unpleasant to the eyes when we see sofas that are dirty and grimy. But, how do you keep your white sofa clean? Here are some ways to keep your white sofa free from dirt.

First, you need to remove every item that is on your sofa like pillow and cushions. After removing everything, use your vacuum cleaner to take away the dust and grime on your white sofa. This way, you prevent get your sofa dirtier when wet cloth is applied. Vacuum all curves and corners as well as the flat areas of the sofa.

If coffee, wine or soda is accidentally spilled out on your sofa, remove it by wiping it with dry cloth. Never let the stain stay for a period of time or it will be hard to get rid of it and may stay permanently. However, use a damp cloth when removing other powdery stains.

Many home cleaning substances can remove blemishes on your couch. Baking soda can remove stains caused by wine, coffee or soda. Red wine that is recently spilled can be detached from your sofa by using salt. Cornstarch is usually used to remove marks caused oil, grease or any form of lubricants.

You can make your own foam cleaner by adding ?-cup water and ?-cup powder soap. Mix them together to create a foamy substance. Whisk it to produce a paste-like foam cleaner. If the cleaner is too mushy, add some more powder. Alternatively, if it is too glutinous, then add some more water until the right consistency is achieved. If possible, use only a white detergent given that you have a white sofa.

Get a clean rag and put on your foam cleaner on it. Begin with wiping one side of the sofa, about 2 feet part. Then, wash the part with another damp cloth that is clean. Do the same procedure on the rest of the sofa. It will also make your sofa smell nicely other than just removing the marks.

To avoid putting dirt on your sofa again, do not vacuum it while it is still wet. Let it for dry first before vacuuming again. Your sofa usually takes 48 hours to fully dry. When it is already dry, then start vacuuming again to eliminate left over dirt or foam cleaner. Again, remember not to vacuum your sofa when it is still wet.

In order to prevent additional damage to the sofa, use only soft cloth. These rough rags may cause scratch marks on your sofa permanently. Never use any strong detergent to avoid any discoloration or they may harm the clothing material of your white sofa. Additionally, slightly scrub your sofa in able to prevent scratches.

Cleaning your white sofa might be a hard job, but the result will definitely make you smile. It is always nice to see a clean sofa to produce its elegance and stylishness.




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