Best Way to Clean a Fabric Sofa?

Kintarō Hattori

Hey Folks,

First off my apologies if I haven't put this in the right place, I'm really not sure where would be the correct forum if this isn't.

I have a fabric sofa at home which over the years as become a little stained as we like eating in the living room. I was wondering what the best way to clean it would be. I had thought about a hand held steam cleaner but I don't want to buy another appliance which I wouldn't use if it's not the right tool for the job.

Any advice?

Elottois

You could hire a Rug Doctor in your local B & Q or Woodies. It has all the attachments to deep clean fabric upholstery as well as carpets, rugs etc. I found it great.

jlm29

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Hey Folks,

First off my apologies if I haven't put this in the right place, I'm really not sure where would be the correct forum if this isn't.

I have a fabric sofa at home which over the years as become a little stained as we like eating in the living room. I was wondering what the best way to clean it would be. I had thought about a hand held steam cleaner but I don't want to buy another appliance which I wouldn't use if it's not the right tool for the job.

Any advice?

If you look on Facebook, or google, you might find someone local who cleans carpets. They'll usually do upholstery too

Kintarō Hattori

Many thanks for those replies folks. Is it that awkward a job that there's nothing out there for it to be tackled by myself?

jlm29

You can hire a rug doctor (I think that's what it's called) in woodies or tesco. I've never used it myself, but I have friends who say they're excellent. They're expensive enough to hire I think, but probably quite effective. A steam cleaner might do the job also.