Cleaning a sofa cover made of polyester material is relatively straightforward. Here are some common cleaning methods:
Daily Dust Cleaning
Regularly use the soft brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the sofa cover. This can effectively remove surface dust and hairs, preventing dust from accumulating.
Spot Stain Cleaning
If there are small stains, deal with them as soon as possible. For water – based stains such as fruit juice and tea, gently wipe with a clean, damp cloth, and then blot dry with a dry cloth. For oil – based stains like cooking oil and cosmetics, first use a paper towel or dry cloth to absorb as much excess oil as possible. Then, moisten a clean, soft cloth with a mild, neutral detergent solution (such as a diluted dishwashing liquid). Gently wipe the stained area, and finally, use a cloth soaked in clean water to wipe away the detergent residue and dry with a dry cloth.
Overall Cleaning
- Hand – washing: If the sofa cover is removable and not too dirty, you can choose to hand – wash it. Add an appropriate amount of neutral detergent to warm water, stir gently until well – mixed. Then, turn the cover inside out and put it into the water. Soak for 15 – 20 minutes, then gently rub the stained areas by hand and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Machine – washing: For polyester sofa covers that can be machine – washed, put them into the washing machine, select the gentle cycle, and use a neutral detergent. To prevent the cover from deforming or getting damaged, you can put it in a laundry bag for washing. Also, be sure to follow the washing instructions on the cover to avoid damage due to improper washing.
Drying
After washing, the sofa cover should be kept away from direct sunlight. It can be air – dried in a well – ventilated place to prevent the cover from fading or deforming. If ironing is needed, do it when the cover is semi – dry, use a low – temperature setting, and place a damp, soft cloth on the surface of the cover to prevent scalding the fabric.