I just purchased a deep red microfiber sofa at an auction and would like to know the best way to give it an overall cleaning...
Microfiber, by its very nature, is stain resistant. As a result, stain products like Scotch Guard or other fabric protection materials are usually unnecessary with this type of sofa. For general cleaning, though, a drop or two of mild detergent, like dish soap or laundry detergent, combined with a bit of water should clean your microfiber sofa in no time. Odors like urine can be easily eliminated by blotting the stain with white vinegar and distilled water, applying baking soda, then vacuuming. For the most part, cleaning will be an easy process if it is true microfiber. Imposter materials, though, may be more difficult to clean. The majority of microfiber sofas use polyester as the base fabric because it has the ability to absorb color better than other materials. As a result of this chemical process, the color is forced to stay in the fiber, and no other treatments will ever be necessary. It may be necessary to occasionally have your microfiber sofa steam cleaned. It is fairly safe, but a professional cleaning service might not only do the best cleaning job, but also do the best job of protecting your microfiber sofa. Finally, to clean lint from your sofa, a simple lint roller (the kind that is sticky) should be the best option. Vacuuming might help in some cases as well.
rent a carpet cleaner with an upholstery attachment, you should find the soap in the same isle. Pretreat heavy stains first then clean according to machine and soap directions and it sould clean up nicely. It is important that it is compltly dry bfore sitting on. Good Luck!
If it is spots I just get a rag put some dawn on it and spot clean it. It works great. I have children and do it regularly. If it is a bigger job steam clean it with rented carpet cleaner or if you have one use the hand wand.
