How to Clean Microfiber Upholstered Furniture

Microfiber upholstery is made up of very tiny synthetic threads, much smaller than typical upholstery materials. This results in a soft-textured, durable material suitable for sofas, chairs, recliners and love seats. Microfiber upholstered furniture can mimic the look of natural materials, such as suede or leather, without the extra care and maintenance normally required. Vacuuming and cleaning on a regular basis can keep your microfiber upholstered furniture looking like new. Check the care manual before cleaning to determine whether your microfiber furniture is water or solvent-safe.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum
• Solvent-based upholstery cleaner or mild liquid soap
• Sponge
• Light-colored towels

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Vacuum the microfiber furniture thoroughly with a soft brush or upholstery attachment.

   • 2

     Spray any stains or dirty areas with an upholstery cleaner, or apply two or three drops of mild soap to a damp sponge.

   • 3

     Scrub the microfiber furniture gently with a damp sponge, focusing on any particularly dirty spots.

   • 4

     Rinse the sponge thoroughly and wring it out. Wipe over the cleaned areas to remove any product residue.

   • 5

     Dab the microfiber furniture with clean, light-colored towels to dry.