Microfiber sofas are made from microsuede fabric, a dense man-made polyester fabric that can be knit from both natural products and synthetics. It’s remarkably durable, stain-resistant and able to withstand daily stress with ease. However, this doesn’t mean that a microfiber sofa doesn’t need a little love and care every now and then.
You should try to regularly vacuum your sofa with a soft brush attachment to keep things like dust, dirt and crumbs from building up. Microfiber is stain-resistant, so small spills won’t seep into the fabric. However you should still soak those up with a paper towel ASAP. Brushing the fabric with a fine-toothed comb every now and again can also help untangle some of the tiny microfibers, leaving your sofa softer and more comfortable.
If your microfiber sofa needs some serious cleaning, step back and look for your sofa’s instructions regarding proper cleaning methods. Most microfiber sofas feature a small tag with one of the following symbols:
“W” – Use water
“S” – Use a solvent cleaner
“S-W” – Use Solvent or Water
“X” – Vacuum only
Follow these instructions very carefully. Using water on a sofa that requires a special solvent could leave water rings and stain your sofa. Before cleaning, always remember to test your cleaning solution on an unobtrusive part of your sofa to make sure it will not leave any stains or marks.
Be careful when using Febreze on or near your sofa. If you must, be sure to only leave a light mist, since any more could pool up and cause water marks.
Do you know of any ways to clean a microfiber sofa that we missed? What about tips that might help a sofa stay cleaner or more durable?
Pictured Above: Bryce Microfiber Sectional
