How to Clean Upholstery in Madison, Wisconsin

Cleaning upholstery in a Madison, Wis., home is best done during the spring or summer months when the material is more supple and able to let loose embedded dirt and stains. During winter months, upholstery can be spot-cleaned to prevent stains from permanently setting. Cleaning upholstered furniture is quite straightforward and can be done with a few common household products, along with a little effort for best results.

Broom
Soft-bristled brush
Vacuum
1 cup water
1/4 cup laundry detergent
Bucket
Mixer
Cleaning cloths
Plastic spatula

Instructions

- 1
  Open the windows in your home to get fresh air into the house for drying the upholstered furniture after cleaning.
- 2
  Remove any throw pillows and blankets from the upholstered furniture piece. Sweep away any excess dirt, and dust with a brush and vacuum attachment. Then, continue to vacuum the entire furniture piece.
- 3
  Combine 1 cup of warm water with 1/4 cup of laundry detergent in a bucket. Mix the detergent with the water using a mixer until it begins to foam to a whip cream-like texture.
- 4
  Dip a cleaning cloth into the mixture, and rub it on the back of the upholstered furniture to test for color fading. Let the area dry, and look for color distortion or fading. If the upholstered furniture is not affected, continue on to the rest of the piece.
- 5
  Rub the mixture's suds onto the upholstery to dislodged any embedded dirt. Scrape the foaming suds away with a plastic spatula. Then go over the area with a clean, damp cloth. Let your furniture dry.

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