Cleaning a velor fleecy sofa is a whole problem for home owners. It becomes especially acute when difficult-to-remove stains appear on furniture upholstery.
Velor is a fabric that does not tolerate harsh chemicals. Therefore, when choosing a cleaning product, read the label carefully. It must indicate there that it is approved for use on materials that require careful handling or for all types.
What you need to clean your sofa
To begin with, let's say What you definitely shouldn’t do when caring for velor upholstery:
- Vacuum without a special rubber nozzle and against the lint.
- Use fluffy napkins, cloth and sponges, which will leave a whitish stain on your furniture.
- Use products in powder form. Undissolved grains will clog the fibers.
- The use of bleaches and solvent-based products is prohibited.
- You should not brush against the direction of the fibers, as this will ruin the appearance of the furniture.
We have automatically excluded many chemical sofa cleaners, as well as powders and harsh wipes. Therefore, the question arises - if all this cannot be used, then how and with what to clean a velor sofa.
For this you will need:
- microfiber - you can work with it carefully and carefully;
- a roller for removing lint from clothes (sold at any hardware store - if you need to remove pet hair first);
- weak soap or vinegar solution (1 tbsp per 1 liter of water);
- clean cotton fabric;
- iron, water.
This is the most gentle “preventive” way to care for velor upholstery, and if you need to remove difficult stains, more on that below.
Work progress
We have already decided that this upholstery should not be vacuumed with a simple nozzle. Of course, this can be done, but after two or three such cleanings the velor will become worn out and will finally lose its beauty and luster. Therefore, we carefully clean the furniture of excess lint and wool with a special roller, and then proceed directly to cleaning:
- soak the microfiber in a vinegar solution or soapy water, wring it out well - it should not drip;
- carefully apply the solution to the area of the covering, move the microfiber in the direction of the pile, do not rub too hard so as not to damage the upholstery;
- Dry naturally and steam the lint with an iron so that the appearance of the sofa becomes the same as after purchase.
This cleaning method will provide your furniture with a bright, beautiful look with a chic velor shine for a long time. Now let’s find out what to do if complex stains appear on the upholstery:
- Fresh traces of coffee and tea can be easily removed with a soap solution.
- Wine is removed from furniture upholstery using a “homemade” product consisting of ammonia, vinegar, water and soap - mixed in equal proportions. It is best to apply it with a spray bottle.
- To clean grease stains, you need to sprinkle with salt, flour or starch. When the grease is absorbed, remove with a dry cloth and clean the furniture with a vinegar solution.
- Old blood and wine stains can be easily cleaned with aspirin; dilute one tablet in a glass of water and rub the stained area.
- Chewing gum is easy to clean once it has hardened. To do this, take ice from the refrigerator, apply it until the gum becomes hard, clean it off with a sharp object.
Other types of pollution can be removed in the same way. Always remember that you need to clean velor with gentle movements in the direction of the fibers, without pressing the microfiber too hard to the surface.
What is velor in furniture upholstery?
Velor is a very beautiful fabric that delights with its appearance and gloss. Touching her is very pleasant. However, for those who decide to choose furniture upholstered from this material, it will be useful to find out what pros and cons they acquire along with a beautiful and soft piece of furniture.
Advantages:
- pleasant tactile sensations and external luxury;
- ease of cleaning pet hair - using a roller for cleaning clothes;
- velor has hypoallergenic properties;
- the glossy surface creates a wonderful play of light and shade;
- the fabric does not deform or stretch, which preserves the beautiful appearance of the sofa for a long time.
Flaws:
- electrostaticity (leveled by special sprays for furniture);
- creasing of the pile, which can be corrected by light wet cleaning and steaming.
Conclusion
If you decide to purchase furniture with velor upholstery, or you already have it, then be very careful with cleaning. It is better to entrust it to professionals, but if this is not possible, then use care methods very carefully.
Of course, it is much easier to prevent difficult-to-remove stains on furniture, but sometimes there is nowhere to go, especially if there are children in the house. Have you spilled wine, coffee or ink marks? Apply a soap or vinegar solution to them immediately before the stain gets old.
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