There is nothing quite like a clean house with every last piece of dirt and dust stripped from your home. One of the more overlooked items in a deep clean is the sofa and other living room furniture. A good deep clean of your home includes either cleaning your living room furniture yourself or having a professional steam cleaner take it into their own hands for you. How do you clean a sofa?

While sofa cleaning can be a daunting chore, there are ways to achieve cleanliness in between deep cleaning and shampooing that are fairly fast, simple, and effective.

If you want to spruce up your sofa, here are some do-it-yourself tips and tricks:

1. Check Your Fabric Instructions: Check your sofa for the specific solutions that you can use on the fabric without ruining it in the process. There are different letters found on the tags of your sofa (check under the cushion!) which will help you determine which solution you need. The codes are either W, S, W/S, or X. W is for a water-based cleaner which means you need a solution with water as the main ingredient. S is for solvents, which means you need a solution with a cleaning chemical as the main ingredient (use dry cleaning agents only). S/W means either water or solvent-based cleaner is okay for your sofa’s fabric. To play it safe, stick with a professional solvent or dry-cleaning agent. X means vacuum only. Once you have determined the cleaning code, read any other fabric instructions and be sure to follow them before you start cleaning.
2. Vacuum: Before you move forward with any solutions or liquids, be sure to vacuum thoroughly by using a handheld vacuum or your attachment on your regular vacuum. This will remove any unnecessary crumbs, dirt, or dust that may be on the actual fabric.
3. Spot Treatment or Stains: Be sure to focus on spots that may require more of your attention. Combining hot water and a small amount of the fabric cleaner or baking soda (don’t forget step 1—check your fabric instructions) will allow you to give the spots some extra attention. Use a small towel or soft brush to work out the stain.
4. Baking Soda: You can apply baking soda to your couch and let it set in for about 15-20 minutes. This will help freshen up your couch by getting rid of pesky smells and providing a neutral scent to your sofa. After the baking soda has set into the couch, use your regular vacuum attachment to pick up the baking soda.
5. Fabric Spray: Once you have vacuumed and checked for spots, spray the entire couch with a fabric refresher.

While these at-home remedies are a good trick when you are in a hurry to clean up the couch, going with a professional is always your best bet for the deepest clean. SteamPro is one of the largest, best, and trusted upholstery cleaning companies in Los Angeles. SteamPro understands the investment that is put into purchasing and maintaining living room furniture. Customer satisfaction is their number one priority. While the do-it-yourself tricks above will provide you with short-term solutions to your problem, SteamPro will clean your furniture so that you can ensure you’re getting a deep clean that will last.

SteamPro offers a wide variety of services so they are your one-stop shop for cleaning the most tough places to keep clean in your home or apartment. Some of their services include upholstery cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, carpet cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning. SteamPro sets them self apart from their competitors because they have 24-hour emergency cleaning services, no hidden fees, non-toxic chemicals, and they have a fast drying system so that you can get back to your regular routine in no time! They are also available for restoration including water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, and mold remediation.

How do you clean your sofa? Call SteamPro! No matter what your issue, the SteamPro team is experienced, professional, and efficient. They are easy to contact and provide free quotes online or by phone. For a deep clean and professional service, skip the do-it-yourself remedies and opt for a professional to help you maintain your furniture investment.