If the sofa is dirty, you don’t need to take it apart or wash it. This way it is cleaner than washing it!
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Exquisite furniture can add a lot of color to our home
But when it comes to furniture cleaning,
I guess many of my friends will have a headache.
The carpet was spilt with drink,
The sofa was stained with oil.
There are scratches on the wooden table...
Every piece can make people want to cry every minute
So today I want to talk to you about
Tips to make your furniture look brand new
If you are still worried about cleaning furniture,
Just look down quickly~
What should I do if the furniture is dirty?
/Sofa Cleaning /
A good-looking sofa can enhance the style of the living room and provide a warm space for the family to chat and relax. However, sofas easily accumulate dust and are troublesome to disassemble and clean, which is often the most troublesome "cleaning problem" for everyone.
I want to tell you that cleaning the sofa is actually not that troublesome. As long as you use some small methods, you can easily make the sofa look brand new.
① Fabric sofa
In fact, there is no need to disassemble the fabric sofa for daily cleaning. All you need is a rolling pin, a towel and a bottle of alcohol .
Pour 75% alcohol into a spray bottle, then spray the rag evenly, spread the rag flat on the sofa, and press a few times.
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If you want a more significant effect, you can take a stick and keep hitting the rag, or gently rub and wipe it, and the dust on the sofa will disappear without a trace.
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The principle is very simple, that is, by knocking, the dust in the sofa will pop out. The dust that pops out will be adsorbed on the rag wet with alcohol. Using this method, the fabric sofa can be made clean without disassembling it~
② Plush sofa
How to clean a soft velvet sofa? I believe this is also a problem that many friends worry about. After all, improper cleaning can easily cause the plush to fade or become hard.
In fact, if you want to clean the velvet sofa, you can use homemade cleaners.
Prepare an empty plastic bottle, fill half of it with water, then add some alcohol, an appropriate amount of white vinegar, baking soda and fabric softener, and shake to mix evenly.
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Then spray the sofa with the prepared mixture.
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After spraying, brush it with a brush, and the dust and stains will disappear. After the detergent evaporates, use a brush to smooth the velvet surface of the sofa, and the sofa will look like a new one!
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③ Leather sofa
Leather sofas are more delicate, so you need to be careful when choosing cleaning products. If the stain is small, you can slightly wet the rag and wipe it with some soap. Be sure to choose a mild and natural soap , as too strong a soap will damage the leather.
If the stains are more serious , it is recommended that you prepare a bottle of leather cleaner , which can not only quickly wipe off the stains but also restore the gloss of the sofa surface. It is also very convenient to use!
TIPS If you are cleaning an expensive leather sofa, no matter how big the stain is, it is recommended to use a special leather cleaning solution.
Wooden furniture is prone to scratches after being used for a long time, but using the following method, you can make wooden furniture smooth and shiny again~
Mix the white vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil thoroughly and pour into a small bottle.
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When using, squeeze out a little and wipe it on wooden furniture.
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The furniture will instantly become shiny and the scratches will disappear by 80%!
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When wiping dust off wooden furniture , it is best to use tea water .Collect the remaining tea bags, pour them into a bucket and add water.
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Use a soft rag to wipe the wooden floor. It can not only clean it but also maintain it. It will remain bright for a month after wiping it once and it can also leave the fragrance of tea.
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/Metal Furniture Cleaning /
Metal furniture is simple and elegant, but its biggest drawback is that it is prone to rust when exposed to moisture, which seriously affects the appearance of the furniture.
For rust on metal furniture, you can use a soft cloth dipped in a little toothpaste and slowly wipe it off. Repeat this several times and the surface of the metal furniture will regain its metallic luster and look like new.
TIPS Metal furniture, like solid wood furniture, should be placed away from direct sunlight to prevent paint loss and discoloration, cracking and peeling of the paint layer, and oxidation and deterioration of the metal.
/Rattan furniture cleaning /
Rattan furniture is hand-woven, and the gaps are inevitably prone to dirt and dust. Therefore, it needs regular dust removal and maintenance to make it more naturally breathable.
Rattan furniture can be washed directly, but since rattan can absorb moisture, once it absorbs excessive moisture, the rattan structure will become soft and loose. So after dusting, rinse it quickly with water, wipe it with a dry cloth, and dry it in the sun or in a ventilated place.
/Carpet Cleaning /
Carpets are a product that many people love and hate. On the one hand, they are the most convenient item to add warmth and personality to your home, but on the other hand, they make people feel anxious every time they think about cleaning them. In fact, if you think carpet cleaning is troublesome, it is because you don’t know these little tricks for carpet cleaning!
① Daily cleaning
Daily carpet cleaning is mainly to remove the dust in the carpet, especially long-haired carpets such as wool carpets, and vacuum cleaners are a good helper to deal with carpet dust. Vacuuming 1-2 times a week can effectively prevent the accumulation of dust mites in the carpet.
Nowadays, ordinary household vacuum cleaners are generally equipped with multiple brush heads, which can be used to clean carpets. It would be best if the vacuum cleaner has a "carpet" option , which is less irritating to carpet fibers.
② Stain cleaning
Did your kid at home accidentally get some snacks on the carpet while eating them? You can actually remove all kinds of oil stains on the carpet without washing.
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Pour starch, flour or salt into the stained area and press gently with a spoon.
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After a few minutes, just use a vacuum cleaner to suck away the starch , and there will be no visible oil residue at all.
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If you accidentally spill a drink on the carpet, just dry it with tissue paper and wipe it gently with a dry cloth dipped in vinegar to remove the stain.
③ Remove odor
In addition to the cleaning tips introduced above, another problem with carpet cleaning is the residual odor. Especially for families with pets, pets will leave odors after playing on the carpet.
At this time, you can pour four spoons of vinegar into a 100ml cup of warm water , soak a towel and wring it dry, wipe the carpet from head to toe, and finally place it in a ventilated place to dry naturally.
In addition to eliminating odors caused by long-term use of pets and carpets, this method can also prevent the carpet from fading and discoloration .
What should I do if my furniture turns yellow?
/Wooden furniture: Use white vinegar /
If yellow stains appear on wooden furniture, you can mix white vinegar and warm water in a 1:1 ratio to wipe the stains on the surface of the furniture.
If the stain is difficult to remove, you can let the vinegar stay on the surface of the stain for a while, then wipe it with a soft cloth, and the yellowed stain can basically be removed.
/Lacquered furniture: use tea/
If the surface of painted furniture turns yellow, you can wrap some overnight tea leaves in gauze and wipe it gently to remove the yellowing. Then don't forget to wipe the tea clean with a wet cloth dipped in clean water.
/White furniture: use toothpaste /
White furniture at home is most likely to turn yellow. At this time , you can use a rag dipped in toothpaste or tooth powder and gently apply it on the yellowed white furniture to improve the yellowing phenomenon.
Be careful not to rub too hard when wiping, as the tooth powder in the toothpaste may wear off the paint and cause damage to the furniture surface. Finally, use a damp cloth to remove the toothpaste residue, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
These three points are the most damaging to furniture
Cleaning furniture regularly is a good habit, but sometimes the wrong cleaning method may cause damage to the furniture. Check out the following "most furniture-damaging" cleaning mistakes and see if you have fallen into them.
/Wipe wooden furniture directly with a dry cloth /
When cleaning furniture, there will usually be dust on the surface. If you wipe the furniture directly with a dry cloth, it will cause friction with the dust. Over time, it will damage the paint surface of the wooden furniture and affect its appearance.
Therefore, when wiping dust off wooden furniture, use a damp rag , or you will get better results by dipping the rag in the tea mentioned above.
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/Old clothes as rags /
Almost everyone has a few old clothes at home. Sometimes, thinking about recycling waste, using old clothes as rags to wipe furniture becomes a natural thing to do.
But do you know? Not all clothes are made of pure cotton. Many clothes are made of chemical fiber and acrylic. They are generally not absorbent enough and are not soft enough. When used to wipe wooden and leather furniture, they can easily damage the surface of the furniture. Sometimes, some buttons, zippers and other accessories on clothes can also easily scratch the furniture.
So if you really want to turn old clothes into rags, it is best to choose soft, pure cotton old clothes, cut them appropriately, and remove the hard decorations on the clothes.
/Detergent to wipe furniture /
Cleaning agents are almost omnipotent for us. They can be used to wash dishes, wipe tiles, wash glass...it seems like they can clean anything.
But in fact, detergent is not as "everything can be wiped" as we imagined. In particular, do not use detergent to wipe furniture, because detergent generally has a certain degree of corrosiveness and will cause certain damage to furniture . Therefore, when cleaning furniture, you still have to choose a suitable detergent.
A piece of furniture that combines beauty, cleanliness and functionality
It will definitely improve your happiness in life
After reading today's article
Do you think cleaning furniture can be easy?
If you have any other tips for cleaning furniture
Share it with everyone in ** area~
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