The Best Way to Clean Velvet
Whether you find velvet gaudy or classic, you’ve probably noticed that plush material has been making a comeback over the past few years, adding a soft touch to furniture and fabrics. But what happens when it’s time to take care of stains or stains or tidy up the sofa? Here is the best way to clean velvet.
How to clean velvet
Here’s how to keep velvet upholstery and fabric clean and stain-free:
Vacuum the velvet
One downside to velvet is that it tends to attract dust, dirt, and crumbs that often accumulate along the seams and between the cushions on chairs or sofas. For this reason, you may notice that your velvet furniture gets dirty (or at least looks) faster than other types of upholstery.
Luckily, this can be taken care of with a handheld vacuum cleaner or the upholstery attachment on a full-size vacuum cleaner. However, if you’re having trouble sucking up all the dust and other debris from the fabric, use a clean, soft-bristled brush to loosen it and then vacuum it up .
Spot processing if necessary
Vacuuming your velvet furniture regularly should keep it in top condition, but if you’re dealing with spills or stains, extra steps are needed.
The trick to cleaning stains on velvet is to blot it with a clean, dry absorbent cloth as soon as possible, and then let it air dry. If it leaves behind a stain, or if you find an old stain on your furniture, there are a few more steps that need to be taken.
First, mix one of the two cleaning solutions:
- Baking soda + lemon juice : Place 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a small bowl and pour over lemon juice until it starts to foam .
- Dishwashing detergent + water : Fill a bucket or container with warm water, then add one to two drops of mild dishwashing detergent . Shake it a little until it becomes soapy.
Then do a little test on an inconspicuous area of the velvet furniture to make sure your solution won’t damage the fabric.
If you’re happy with the result, dampen a clean, soft, dry cloth with either the lather or lather, and then blot the stain , rather than rubbing it, until it’s gone. After it air-dries, check the area to make sure the stain is gone and see if the velvet has gone matte. If so, use a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush to fluff it up.