A Spoonful of Cleanin’: The Groovy Guide to Refurbishin’ Your Fabric Lounger and Divan

Those fabric-based chill-out stations, perch spots, and loungers are all the rage, dude, ’cause they’re cozy and tenacious, but even the gnarliest fabric needs a little rehab now and then, man. Most lounge spaces need a far-out, deep clean un’ or deux a solar cycle, but those fabric hangout joints may need some extra lovin’, man, like a vacuum jam sesh once a moon cycle, and quick fixes for bloopers and oopsies before they become uncool tats, ya dig? Whether you’re past the cleansing call or ridin’ the first wave of a spill, our Pros are ready to drop knowledge on how to make fabric chillers pristine again, man.

First thing, man, you gotta check those directioninos from the manufacturer, ya dig? Lots of fabric havens have had some groovy preventive treatments, ya know, and some cleanin’ potions could harsh their vibe, man, and even void that lounge spot warranty

Before you start chasin’ the clean, man, give that hidden spot a test first, ya dig? This is to make sure you’re not messin’ with the vibe of that fabric. Also, to test color runnin’, scrub a small area with a white cloth and your cleaner of groovy choice. If color comes off on the cloth, man, don’t try that cleanin’ potion on ya whole chill spot, ya know?

1. Cushy cleanin’ without the gadgets

Steam cleanin’ is great for risin’ dirty out of your fabric lair and givin’ it a new shine, man, but it’s not the only path to cleanliness. You can totally clean a lair with a brush, vacuum, and some far-out effort, man.

To clean the fabric scene, follow these simplicities:

• Dust away crumbs or loose dirt with a firm-bristled brush
  
• Get your vacuum on with the brush attachment
  
• Give stubborn stains a good spot treatment with an amazin’ cleanin’ concoction
  
• Let the throne air dry, man
  

2. Cushy cleanin’ methods

• If your groovy cushioned spot has removable cushions, you can clean ’em solo, dude. First, scope out the cleaning guidelines on that label, man. Some cushion covers can take a machine wash trip. If that’s your vibe, take the covers off and do some laundry, man.
  
  
• To clean foam cushion pads, drop some mild handwashing detergent in a tub of warm water. Dive those cushions in, press ’em to get the water and soap mixin’, and scrub away those stains, man. Rinse with fresh agua to kick out soap residue, and let ’em air dry, man – just make sure to turn ’em so water doesn’t get trapped.
  
  
• If you can’t run those cushions through the wash, take ’em out to nature, man, and give ’em a good whack. That’ll shake off the dust and dirt, man. Be true to those stains with the proper cleaner or steam clean the lairs with a W or WS code on that label, man. Pass on those X or S code couches for steam cleanin’.
  

Now you’re groovin’ on how to refurbish the vibe at home, man!

Pro Tip: Get your pillows in on the clean act, man, and your whole pad will be fresh and cool!

3. Dive deep in that clean

Sometimes, man, routine cleanin’ just ain’t enough, and your lair’s gotta have the deep clean treatment. Kids, furry friends, and even mess-prone grown-ups leave their marks that need some vanishing, dude. Whether you’re revitalizin’ the family couch or sanitizin’ some thrift-store treasure.

Here’s how to shed that old and bring in the new:

• Brush off crumbs, dirt, and fur, man
  
• Vacuum it all up with the brush attachment
  
• Separate the cushions and clean ’em on their own, if possible
  
• Sprinkle some baking soda across the scene and let it be for 20-30 minutes, man
  
• Vacuum away the powdery vibes
  
• Spot treat the stubborn spots
  
• Let it all flow with some air dry, man

Pro Tip: Couch totally clean? Time to clean the snooze pad, man!

Groovy super-cleansing products are all around, man, but you don’t need to spend all those dimes to spiff up your spot, dude. These righteous homemade cleansers can work on a whole bunch of fab fabrics. Just give it a label peek and a secret spot test, and always check your chillin’ area’s cleaning tag to make sure you’ve got the right vibes in your cleaning concoction, man.

1. Ah, white vinegar – that zesty potion for grappling tenacious blemishes, compatible with nearly all textiles.

2. Ta-da! It may just be the perfect concoction for sprucing up your fabric chaise lounge in a truly organic way.

3. Whipping up the formula below, bestow it gently onto the sordid mark—careful not to drench the entire masterpiece, nor to further smear the disarray:

-1 goblet toasty H2O
-1 goblet crisp elixir o’ vinegar
-Optional: 1 dollop of barmy concoction to summon bubbles

1. Always opt for a gentle but groovy detergent for your fabric, my friend.

2. Score a swell upholstery cleanser, or get jiggy with a soft soap for hand washing.

3. Otherwise, whip up this concoction below and dab it on the stain using a squishy sponge. Avoid getting the stain too soggy, you dig?

4. Once the stain has vamoosed, blot with untainted aqua, and use your trusty papery towels to suck up the remaining dampness.

-2 cups H2O

-1 teaspoon detergent

1. One of the grooviest ways to rid your sofa of drab dirt and stains is by using some baking soda, especially when dealing with the wet gone wild.

2. Dust it all over the area and chillax for 20-30 minutes (if the stain was still wet, wait for the powder to dry). Hoover up the residue, and voila!

3. Or break out those far-out dry cleaning cloths for those pesky dried-on stains.

4. Pre-treated with funky cleaning magic, they’re handy dandy to have nearby.

5. Follow the mystical instructions on the label. By gently rub-a-dubbing the stain, you’ll break it down like a funky beat.

6. Add some heat with a hair dryer if the cleaning mojo needs warming up.

1. The coolest way to shampoo your trusty couch is using a carpet cleaner or a groovy specialist sofa cleaner.

2. Begin by giving your couch a super suction session to remove your everyday debris.

3. Next, fill the funky cleaner with water and detergent as directed.

4. Keep the couch from getting too drenched, and use that suction power to soak up as much water as you can.

5. Speed up the drying with crazy towels, and let the sofa breathe before bringing back those cushions.

6. Boost the airflow with a fan to make things snappy.

Another rad method to clean your sofa is with the power of steam, baby.

1. Suitable for fabric-tastic types, opt for a steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment for a smoother ride.

2. Follow the instructions like a groovy guru, and take care to avoid the wrath of hot steam burns.

3. No hunching over the applicator as you work, and free up some space to maneuver the couch like a pro.

4. Begin by removing those cushions and steam cleaning one side at a time.

5. Dry each side before flipping them over – no damp smells allowed.

6. Gentle steamy strokes are your friend, preventing any waterlogged mishaps.

7. Next up, the sofa’s frame. Clean it in small groovy sections to get every inch fresh and fabulous.

8. Let that couch breathe before putting the cushions back. Amp up the drying time with a fan by its side.

Steam cleaning is pretty souped-up for disinfecting your sofa, but we’ve got other methods too – no steam cleaner required!

1. Rubbing alcohol is your ally in germ warfare, annihilating all kinds of nasties.

-2 cups rubbing alcohol

-1 cup water

2. Whip up this concoction in a fabulous spray bottle and mist your couch, but don’t drown it now.

3. Spray the frame and all around those cushions for a full-on cleaning fest. Let ’em all air out to dry.

Stains happen, man, be it food, drink, dirt, or some mysterious goo. All the above methods can be righteous stain removers, but some messes need an extra dose of magic to erase them completel. Also, you can discover eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets ultimate solutions to stains.

If your couch fabric isn’t a fan of water, you may end up with some gnarly water marks. Mix half a cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of groovy distilled water in a spray bottle and lightly mist away the evil stain. Start at the edge, work your way in, and blot with a microfiber cloth. Bust out a fan or hair dryer to dry the area and prevent new stains from forming.

Get rid of grease stains with the power of dish soap! Designed to break down grease, simply mix a teaspoon of detergent with 2 cups of water and blot that blob until it’s gone. If you can’t use water cleaners on your fabric, switch to a dry cleaning cloth. They’re grease-busting machines!

Pro Tip: Paint on your fabric got you down? Learn how to clean it like a champ!

In closing…
A stain on your fabric couch doesn’t have to be a bummer, man. Take it from the pros; upholstered furniture can be a breeze to clean! Give your couch some tender loving care as part of your spring clean ritual. Keep it looking fresh and fine for years to come, and let the good times roll.