Today, upholstered furniture can be cleaned at home without expensive chemicals. A special vacuum cleaner will help you out, with the help of which you can maintain the cleanliness of your favorite chairs, sofas, chairs and ottomans.
Which vacuum cleaner is better to clean?
Units for cleaning furniture can be divided into 3 types: dust collectors (dry cleaning), washing vacuum cleaners, as well as appliances that simultaneously produce dry and wet cleaning. The first ones do not perform deep cleaning, so we will consider in detail the other two options.
- Detergents will help in thorough cleaning. They are able not only to remove the smallest villi from furniture, but also help to get rid of various spots on the fabric upholstery, provide fresh air in the room. I must admit that these models are not cheap and make noise during operation. It is possible to purchase a more compact version, an extractor, exclusively for chemical cleaning of furniture. It comes with a special cleaning solution container and a vacuum nozzle.
- Units of simultaneous cleaning (dry and wet). These models are designed for perfect cleanliness; they will remove all dirt particles, even invisible ones. Yes, with them, cleaning will last longer, but the result will please you.
In the 21st century, turbocharged separator vacuums appeared with a high-speed motor and a flask of water, where polluted air is sucked in. Under the influence of high pressure created by the separator, the dirt is immersed in the liquid, and slightly moist purified air enters the room. It is so simple to work with them that even children can use them, and such models will last longer than their “brothers”.
Which one to buy for furniture?
Many are primarily interested in size - not only because with a large vacuum cleaner it is inconvenient to move around the room, but also because there will be problems with its storage. So what to buy: a large unit or a model with miniature dimensions? Or maybe you should buy a compact handheld vacuum cleaner for furniture cleaning?
Small vacuum cleaners of well-known brands, proven over the years, will cope with functional tasks, but in addition you still need an aggregate for ordinary cleaning, the cost of purchasing it will increase. Otherwise, all efforts to keep the furniture clean will be nullified due to the daily pollution that accumulates in the room.
But on a small device, those who have a car can save money, since it is quite possible for them to clean the vehicle.
Convenient and small vacuum cleaners of modern models for dry and wet cleaning will fit in the pantry, cabinet. They do not need a lot of storage space, but with the help of them you can clean the surfaces of furniture and tidy up the house. If we talk about large units, then modern vacuum cleaners do not work as noisy as their predecessors, they are more productive. Progress does not stand still, which is noticeable on household appliances. A decade ago, the vacuum cleaner was used only to clean carpets, and now they will help bring the fabric base on your favorite sofa back to normal, clean and moisten the air in the room.
Tool selection
Which cleaning agent to choose depends on the upholstery. It is better to use specialized compounds, then you can not be afraid to spoil the upholstery. It should be borne in mind that they are very concentrated, and therefore, before use, you should study the instructions for use. It is important to understand how much fluid should be poured into the capacity of the washing vacuum cleaner so that no stains remain on the furniture.
Experienced housewives advise reducing the amount of chemical even from the portion that the manufacturer offers. If you bought a quality cleaning composition, it will work in any case, even with a meager proportion (one teaspoon). When choosing a product, it is necessary to take into account the composition of the fabric or the material of the furniture upholstery, you can use universal shampoos, and you can choose special options based on the manufacturer's recommendations.
Purification Methods
Having a washing vacuum cleaner, choosing the right composition for cleaning, you can easily cope with furniture pollution yourself. Consider the two most popular options.
Dry
Dry cleaning is the easiest way to quickly tidy up the furniture surface, however, this is only a preparatory step for a deeper wet cleaning.
You should be aware that for velvet and velor surfaces this method is not effective.
Dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner will help to collect dust, fibers from the surface, for this they use a thin nozzle, brushes are not needed here. Some vacuum cleaners come with special collections of pet hair.
Wet
Before wet cleaning, you need to determine the detergent. Take, for example, Vanish - it is perfect for cleaning upholstered furniture, removing stains and dirt from it. The technology for using this tool is simple:
- apply a certain amount of Vanish to the surface;
- withstand time according to instructions;
- turn on the vacuum cleaner and clean the top;
- dry the upholstery.
Preliminarily, it is advised to try the action of the detergent on a piece of fabric at the back of the furniture to see how the fabric "perceives" this agent.
For cleaning suede, leather and velor upholstery special brushes and cleaning products are offered. Any furniture covering will last longer if it is cleaned regularly with a washing vacuum cleaner.
How to properly clean a sofa with a washing vacuum cleaner can be found in the video below.
