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Before you start to clean your couch make sure you check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions, which can usually be found on the tag. Your couch’s tag can answer a lot of questions for you. Typically, the tag will have one of four different letters on it.
If you can’t locate a tag or are unsure of which code your upholstery has, contact the manufacturer who can identify the proper cleaning agents to apply. Otherwise, test a small, unseen spot on the fabric before applying all over.
Overall, couch cleaning can vary greatly based on the material of your couch. Here are our expert tips to help you clean the three most popular couch fabrics.
Most fabric couches are Code X which means you have to be extra careful with how you maintain and clean it. Check out these trusted instructions on how to clean fabric couches:
Before you clean your leather couch, be sure to read the label and see if you can clean with water or solvent (WS). Also, double-check that your couch is real leather and not faux leather or imitation leather before following this guide. If both of these are the case for your leather couch, here’s how to clean it:
Being a natural material, leather is durable and long-lasting. To preserve the quality and condition of your leather sofa, try using these leather couch care tips:
Microfiber couches are very popular for their affordability. Depending on your specific microfiber couch, you may have a W or S code. Remember to check the tag so you don’t clean your upholstery with the wrong solution. Here’s a step-by-step on how to clean a microfiber couch:
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