You can find white vinegar at your local grocery store or online.
It’s best to use natural liquid soap if you want to avoid fragrances.
If you don’t know if your sofa has slipcovers, check the bottom seams of the cushions. Chances are there’s a zipper hiding there![4] X Research source Slipcovers can be washed separately in a washing machine on a warm, gentle cycle. [5] X Research source Once washed, lay slipcovers out to air-dry.
Use vacuum extensions to reach hard to reach places. Remove cushions to suck out dirt trapped in sofa cracks.
Be careful not to completely soak the sofa. The goal is to make the fabric damp to the touch, not wet. Vinegar is also a great odor neutralizer.
Repeat the process until stains, dirt, and odors are removed. To remove hard stains, carefully scrub the area with a toothbrush or cleaning brush using circular motions. [9] X Research source
Suck the fabric dry with a shop vac or vacuum to speed up the drying process. [10] X Research source There may be a lingering vinegar smell when you are done cleaning. This will go away on its own with time, but if the smell isn’t ideal, spray your now clean sofa with a light mist of your favorite spray odor eliminator. Label the spray bottle and keep the extra solution for future use. You never know when you’ll need an emergency cleaner and stain remover!
