This DIY sofa cleaning hack will replace your upholstery cleaner

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published 14 October 2020

This DIY cleaning hack for sofas will do everything that an upholstery cleaner should do – lift stains, deodorise, and just generally leave the sofa fabric feeling fresh and soft, like it was the day you bought it. Not that we're advocating against the use of upholstery cleaners – we just like the idea of saving on buying an extra bottle of something that can easily be made at home.

DIY upholstery cleaner

Ingredients:

For this super-easy upholstery cleaner recipe, you will need:

Fabric softener of your choice
Warm water
100ml of white vinegar
a tablespoon of baking soda
100ml rubbing alcohol or vodka
A spray bottle

Simply shake all the ingredients together in the spray bottle; now, spray liberally all over your sofa, paying particular attention to any stains. Using a white cleaning brush, work the mixture into the upholstery fabric, covering all of the sofa evenly. Then, after about five minutes, gently remove any excess with a damp cleaning cloth. Allow the sofa to dry fully. Voila! It will look brighter and fresher. Just make sure not to use anything that's not colour-fast (e.g. cloths not designed for cleaning) to prevent colour transfer.

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Anna is a professional writer with many years of experience. She has a passion for contemporary home decor and gardening. She covers a range of topics, from practical advice to interior and garden design.