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How to Clean Omaha Upholstery

If you live in Omaha, Nebraska, and have upholstered furniture, the Omaha weather can be taxing on your upholstered furniture. Cold winters and dry summers take their toll on all your belongings, and cleaning them is paramount to many years of continued, regular use. You don't need to hire a furniture restoration professional or a cleaning service to successfully clean your upholstered furniture. You will only need a few household supplies to clean your upholstery.

Things You'll Need

  • Dusting brush
  • Vacuum
  • Crevice tool
  • Liquid dish detergent
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Plastic spatula
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean off your Omaha upholstery with a dusting brush, brushing over all sides.

    • 2

      Vacuum the upholstered furniture, using a crevice tool to get in between crevices.

    • 3

      Combine 1/4 cup of liquid dish detergent with 1 cup of warm water in a mixing bowl. Blend with a mixer on low speed until a whipped cream consistency forms.

    • 4

      Dip a microfiber cloth into the foam mixture and rub in on an inconspicuous place on your Omaha upholstery to test. Let dry to ensure it does not alter the color.

    • 5

      Rub down the Omaha upholstery with microfiber cloths dipped in the detergent/water foam mixture, scraping away excess dirty foam from the upholstery with a plastic spatula. Wipe with a clean, damp microfiber cloth as you clean.

    • 6

      Let your Omaha upholstery dry overnight before using again.