Perhaps, nowadays you can find a computer chair on wheels not only in offices and studies, but also in an ordinary home. Such furniture is comfortable and ergonomic, as well as high maneuverability. Very often, a computer chair is purchased for a children's room or personal home office. But, sooner or later, stains, stains, greasy appearance appear on the upholstery, and the chair may simply lose its color and become covered with a layer of dust. In order not to bring the situation to a crisis, it is very important to carry out preventive cleaning of the stool on time, and then it will serve you for many years.
First steps and precautions
Before you start cleaning at home, you first need to determine the type of upholstery material - fabric, artificial or natural leather. If the covering is made of fabric, you need to find out its type. It can be microfiber, velvet, tapestry, velor or flock. All these fabrics require different cleaning methods.
The second stage of preparation is testing the cleaning agent on an inconspicuous area of the chair, for example, on its back side. The obtained result will allow us to draw a conclusion about the possibility of using a specific preparation to clean the entire surface of the chair.
Important! When caring for upholstery material, it is unacceptable to use bleach and undiluted vinegar.
Determining the composition and choosing a cleaning method
To choose the right cleaning product, you need to determine the composition of the upholstery and study the recommendations prepared by the manufacturer. Recommendations are most often applied directly to the product; if you could not find the markings, then look for information on the manufacturer’s website. Let's look at the meanings of the codes:
- "W" and "WS". You can safely clean the material with water or water-based products. You can resort to cleaning with a steam generator;
- "S". You can clean the upholstery yourself, but only with water-free products;
- "X". Self-cleaning is not possible; it is recommended to contact a dry cleaner.
Before starting to remove stains, any solution intended for cleaning should be tested on a small area of the material:
- dust the surface;
- apply the product;
- wait 10-15 minutes;
- evaluate the condition of the product.
If the material has faded, streaks have appeared on it, or it has become deformed, then you should not continue cleaning, otherwise the furniture may be irrevocably damaged.
Features of cleaning other types of upholstery
There are specific rules for cleaning each category of furniture fabric. Ignoring them leads to damage to the product.
Microfiber
This type of upholstery is characterized by increased resistance to various stains. This quality is due to the presence of Teflon impregnation, which is not prone to shedding and the formation of pellets.
Microfiber upholstery allows the following cleaning methods:
- vacuuming with a soft brush;
- sponge cleaning;
- wet cleaning (with moderate wetness) using delicate, chlorine-free detergents or soapy water;
- deep cleaning with dry powder or foaming compounds.
Attention! Do not treat microfiber with hot water or steam. In this case, there is a high probability of bald spots forming. Drying with a hairdryer or near heating devices is also highly undesirable.
Velor, velvet
This type of upholstery needs to be treated with care. When cleaning it, the following methods and means should not be used:
- Dry powder - it is quite difficult to remove its remains from the pile.
- Active physical impact leads to the formation of bald spots and deformation of the fabric structure.
- Treatment with bleaches and chemicals containing aggressive components.
- Washing with water at temperatures above 30 °C.
- Treatment with a vacuum cleaner with a rigid attachment.
Contaminants from fleecy fabric can only be washed using water-based solutions. A vinegar solution will help to give the color brightness and saturation, and a special brush for velor products will help fluff up the pile and remove wool and hair from the surface.
Fabric mesh
This inexpensive material is characterized by good breathability and low maintenance. Regular cleaning of mesh upholstery is easy and effortless.
Advice! It will be quite enough to treat the surface with a vacuum cleaner, followed by wiping it with a flannel cloth soaked in a soap solution and well-wrung out.
For preventive purposes, add a few drops of disinfectant to the working solution 2 times a month.
Chenille
The fabric is characterized by high strength, hypoallergenicity and does not tend to absorb odors. Since chenille does not tolerate contact with water, it is recommended to clean it exclusively using the dry method using foaming agents.
To prevent the formation of snags on the surface of the fabric, all manipulations should be carried out with soft bristled brushes.
Flock
Furniture with flock upholstery is optimal for rooms where cats live, since the material is scratch-resistant. Caring for such chairs includes regular vacuuming and wiping the surface with a slightly damp cloth.
At the same time, the following actions are unacceptable in relation to flock:
- excessive wetting with water leads to the destruction of the adhesive base to which the villi are attached;
- treatment with preparations containing alcohol;
- exposure to high temperatures (from 40 °C).
Important! Dry-painted material is afraid of water, so only foam and powders can be used to clean it.
How to care for certain types of upholstery
Flock upholstery
Most often, furniture is covered with flock. This material is quite practical and easy to use. Flock can breathe in hot weather, and it does not tan in cold weather.
How to remove stains?
Under no circumstances should you try to scrape off dried dirt or stuck together flock fibers. To clean upholstery at home, soak a sponge or soft cloth in soapy suds and work it over the stain. After this, the remaining soap must be removed using a dry cloth. If you need to remove a fresh grease stain, wet the problem area with water and lightly soap it. Wait a few minutes and rub the area of the stain in a circle with a sponge or brush.
Remember that you cannot use aggressive chemicals or various solvents to clean flock. In addition, it is not recommended to squeeze flock covers or bleach this material. Serious stains on the upholstery of your chair should be removed using detergents (it is best to purchase water-based cleaners for this purpose).
Jacquard upholstery
Furniture fabric made from this material will not fade and will retain its bright color and attractiveness for a long time. If the upholstery of your chair is made of jacquard, then it will not deteriorate due to sudden temperature changes and will not quickly wear off.
How to remove stains?
It is strictly not recommended to scrape dirt from the fabric. If you want to clean your chair at home, try removing dirt with a soft sponge. Soak it in soap suds and treat the upholstery fabric. Remove any remaining foam and dirt using a dry cloth.
If you need to remove a stain, for example, from a lipstick or pen, treat the problem area with an alcohol solution (10%), and then wash with water at room temperature. A greasy or wet stain can be removed by applying a soft towel to it, which will absorb moisture and dirt.
The jacquard upholstery of the chair cannot be washed with powders that contain chlorine or other similar products. To clean it at home, simply scrub the upholstery with soapy water, and then after a few minutes, wipe the dirty areas with a sponge. Let the surface dry.
Velor fabric
When cleaning velor upholstery at home, never scrape off dirt from the pile. A soft sponge and soap solution, as well as dry wipes to remove remaining dirt and absorb excess water, will help remove the stain.
If you need to remove a stain from lipstick or other similar dye, treat the chair with a 10% alcohol solution and rinse with room water.
Microfiber
You can remove stains from microfiber upholstery using a foam sponge. Soak it in soapy water and treat the fabric. A solution of alcohol and warm water will also help remove stubborn stains.
In order to clean a chair covered with microfiber, it is strictly forbidden to use strong chemicals (especially those containing petroleum products).
General dust removal is done using a small amount of warm water and soap. Treat the fabric, and then, after waiting a few minutes, scrub the stains with a sponge or soft brush. Dry the upholstery and iron it using a steamer. If the above methods do not help clean the chair from dirt, you can only use cleaning products specially designed for furniture fabric.
Splender upholstery
Splender is considered to be a very high-quality material used for upholstery of upholstered furniture. At home, you don’t need to take special care of it. If you notice that your chair has been stained with oil or grease, you can remove the stain as follows: sprinkle a little salt on the stain and wipe it thoroughly with a sponge, after wetting it with alcohol.
Knowing these simple recommendations, you can effectively clean your fabric-upholstered chair from dirt and dust without unnecessary effort, without damaging the material.
Handle furniture carefully, regularly care for it with a vacuum cleaner and brush, and it will last a long time, remaining a decoration of your interior.
How to clean a leather chair?
Before you start cleaning, you need to find out the reaction of the upholstery material to water. If it absorbs liquid, then it is recommended to use only special chemicals intended for this coating.
The surface that repels water can be cleaned with a solution prepared from 60 g of laundry soap and 2 liters of water. Sequencing:
- Remove dust and small debris from the surface of the chair.
- Treat with a cloth soaked in soapy water and well wrung out.
- Repeat treatment using clean water.
- Wipe the leather surface with a dry towel.
- Apply a special conditioner, for example – Turtle Wax Leather Cleaner Conditioner.
Important! Industrial polishes can be replaced with petroleum jelly, castor or olive oil, and baby cream.
If an ink, coffee or blood stain appears on a leather chair, you must immediately remove it with alcohol.
When caring for a leather chair, the following is unacceptable:
- processing with hard brushes;
- strong mechanical impact on the surface;
- prolonged contact with moisture;
- drying with a hairdryer, leading to cracks;
- use of abrasives.
Chairs made of eco-leather and leatherette require similar care. To clean them, you cannot use preparations containing aggressive components and petroleum products.
Effective ways to clean upholstered furniture
Upholstered furniture is the most susceptible to stains. This is especially true for light fleecy fabrics. But if you regularly devote time to cleaning, it can maintain its appearance unchanged for up to 10-12 years, even with constant use.
Soap solution
Rub 1 teaspoon of soap and mix until dissolved with a liter of water. Dip a napkin into the resulting solution and wipe in the direction of the pile. You can't use a lot of water.
Salt mixture
Mix a teaspoon of salt with a liter of water. A waffle towel is soaked in the mixture and applied to the area of contamination.
Foams and powders for car interiors
The optimal method for routine cleaning is universal powders and foams for the car interior. It won’t take much time to wash a chair with them, but, alas, stains that are complex in structure cannot be removed.
Traditional methods
For stains of a certain nature, it is better to choose either a chemical product or use traditional methods. Naturally, the latter will be significantly cheaper.
Juice and wine stains
Removed with soda solution. If the stain is ingrained, then make a mixture of vinegar and ammonia in equal proportions. Soak a rag in it and apply it to the dirt for 3 minutes. You can try the salt method. Its essence is to pour a heap of salt onto the stain, wait 10 minutes, and then remove with a damp cloth. Remember that a fresh stain is easier to remove, so don’t delay cleaning.
Coffee Tea
Laundry soap is used. Mix a teaspoon with water, apply the composition to the surface for 1 minute and remove with a cloth.
Chewing gum
Removed by wiping with acetone. If it is frozen, you should freeze the pieces of ice in the freezer. They apply themselves to the chewing gum and literally tear it off the surface.
Fat
Grease stains are removed with salt. The place is sprinkled, wait 10 minutes, clean with a napkin. The method is not always effective - the fresher the stain, the more likely it is to remove it.
A soap solution made from laundry soap will do. They also take the usual special means for cleaning the car interior.
Urine
Urine stains are removed with a vinegar solution. Mix 1 tablespoon of 9 percent with a liter of water and apply it to the dirty areas using a napkin. Cleans with a damp cloth.
Lipstick
Sprinkle with salt and leave for 5 minutes. The mark is soaked in soapy water, washed clean and dried. Regular ammonia is also effective.
Blood
If it occurs, the area is quickly wetted with cold water. If the stain has dried, then the area is moistened with ice cubes and washed with a weak vinegar solution.
Stain removal methods
It is advisable to remove stains on chair upholstery immediately after they appear, since old stains are much more difficult to remove. Before cleaning, you should test the selected product on an inconspicuous area. Several folk methods will help you get rid of stains of different origins.
Fat
Procedure:
- Cover the problem area with plenty of coarse salt.
- Leave for 2 hours.
- Sweep away the salt.
- Wipe the surface of the chair with a cloth soaked in dishwashing liquid.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry well.
Alternatively, you can use ammonia to remove grease stains. Suede surfaces should be treated with a steam cleaner.
Blood
Cleaning methods:
- A fresh stain should be immediately washed with cold water, and then with a solution of laundry soap diluted in water. You can also treat the contaminated area with hydrogen peroxide.
- 9% vinegar diluted with water in a ratio of 2 tbsp will help to cope with old blood stains. l. for 1 l. After treating with this product, the surface of the chair must be washed with soapy water. Stubborn stains can be easily removed with a saline solution.
In each case, the water should be cold.
Coffee or tea
Stains of this origin are rubbed with a bar of laundry soap, then treated with a damp cloth and dried.
Dirt
Traces of dirt from upholstery material can be removed as follows:
- Dissolve 20 drops of ammonia and a few spoons of shampoo in 1 liter of water.
- Foam the composition and apply it to the problem area.
- Leave for 20 minutes.
- At the last stage, rinse with clean water and dry well.
Wine
To remove wine stains, blot them with a napkin and cover them with a layer of salt. After this, wash with alcohol and soapy water. At the end of the procedure, wipe with a cloth moistened with clean water and dry.
Chewing gum and plasticine
Cleaning the upholstery material of a chair, sofa or chair from plasticine and chewing gum involves several steps:
- Apply ice cubes to the stained area. Also, a bag of semi-finished products from the freezer is quite suitable for this purpose.
- After freezing, carefully scrape off the hardened gum/plasticine with a blunt-edged object.
Ink, markers, paste
To remove stains of this kind, ammonia or ethyl alcohol is used. Treatment with acetone is also acceptable. However, you should first test it in an area hidden from view, as there is a risk of damaging the synthetic fabric.
Cleaning algorithm
Cleaning should be done in stages, strictly following the recommended sequence of actions. The operating algorithm is as follows:
- Clean the product from dust.
- Remove grease (this is especially important for kitchen furniture).
- Carry out general cleaning, choosing a product depending on the type of upholstery.
- If necessary, remove stains.
After this, the furniture is thoroughly dried. It happens that the stool is clean and only one stain needs to be removed. However, even in such cases, it is necessary to completely clean the upholstery: if you wash only a small area, unsightly, difficult-to-remove stains will remain on the product
It is important to follow the correct procedure, then cleaning chairs from stains will be successful
Removing dust
Every housewife should know how to clean chairs from dust at home. You can use a proven method - the wet knocking method. To do this, you need to thoroughly wet a large towel, wring it out and fold it in several layers. After that, cover the chair with it and knock it out. All the dust will remain on the towel. This is a convenient and simple method that gives good results.
Knock out the dust by first covering the chair with a wet cloth
Elimination of greasy conditions
Cleaning a chair with fabric upholstery at home from greasy stains is quite simple. The most effective method of dealing with the problem is to sprinkle large crystals of table salt on a chair with a soft seat. Then leave them on the upholstery longer (for several hours or overnight) so that the fat is completely absorbed. You can also soak a cotton pad in glycerin and rub the greasy areas with force.
Sprinkle salted areas with table salt and leave overnight
Removing stains
There are several answers to the question of how to clean a chair. The choice of product depends on the origin of the contamination. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. To remove old, ingrained dirt, you can use aspirin (dilute 2-3 tablets in water and wipe the upholstery), ammonia (treat the dirt, leave for several hours, wipe the chair with a clean sponge). You can take borax (one spoon of the substance per glass of water, pour the mixture into a spray bottle, spray and rinse after 40-50 minutes).
Type of pollution | How to clean |
Coffee and tea | Apply a little chlorine-free detergent to a cloth cloth. Treat contaminated areas of the chair |
Other drinks (juice, beer, wine) | Sprinkle the upholstery with coarse salt. Soak a cotton pad in vodka and blot the stain |
Blood | Soak a swab in hydrogen peroxide. Process the material until foam appears, then clean the chair with a clean cloth. |
Fat | Pour a mixture of salt and soda onto the contaminated surface and rub vigorously with a stiff brush. |
Dirt | Treat the upholstery with a sponge soaked in soapy water. |
After removing the stain, you need to go over the entire surface of the chair with detergent. This will save you from the appearance of unsightly stains. The furniture cannot be used for its intended purpose until it is completely dry.
Treat the stain with the selected product according to the instructions.
Removing detergent residue and drying
To remove residual cleaning product from the fabric, you need to wet a regular dishwashing sponge in warm water and walk over the surface of the chair. The procedure must be repeated several times. The most convenient way is to place a basin filled with water next to the furniture and rinse the sponge in it.
It is strictly forbidden to use a hair dryer to dry chairs, as it can deform the structure of the upholstery. You just need to leave the kitchen furniture or computer chair indoors overnight (away from steam heating radiators, so that the frame does not deteriorate). The product will dry quickly.
Wipe the surface with a damp sponge several times
Cleaning the frame
To clean a wooden frame, you need to dilute baby soap with water and apply the resulting mixture to the surface using a cloth napkin. Then rinse the cleaned area.
To polish a chair to a shine, you can use a mixture of turpentine and vegetable oil in a 1:1 ratio. Any detergent will work for cleaning plastic. After treatment, the surface is polished with a soft cloth folded in several layers.
Undiluted vinegar is well suited for cleaning metal; it is applied to the surface of the product using a cotton pad. Then the iron frame is polished with a swab dipped in any vegetable oil.
Mix water with baby soap and wipe the frame. To polish, mix turpentine and oil in equal proportions.
It is good to clean the metal frame with vinegar
Folk remedies
In addition to industrial preparations, there are several effective folk recipes that allow you to remove various types of dirt from furniture upholstery in a short time.
Soda and vinegar
The cleaning procedure includes the following steps:
- Prepare a working solution: mix 1 tbsp. l. washing powder with 1 tbsp. l. soda and 1/3 tbsp. vinegar. Add hot water. The mixture will begin to foam intensely.
- Pour the resulting mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the surface of the chair.
- Remove any remaining product with a soft sponge.
Cleaning with soda, powder and vinegar
A solution of these components not only removes various contaminants from the surface of the upholstery material, but also gives it freshness and softness.
Cleaning with this method involves several steps:
- Dissolve baking soda and washing powder in water in a ratio of 1 tbsp. l. each component per 1 liter of liquid.
- Apply to the upholstery surface. For this purpose it is best to use a spray bottle.
- Remove the remaining soda with a vacuum cleaner.
- Dilute vinegar with water in a ratio of 1 tbsp. l. for 1 l.
- Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and spray evenly over the surface of the chair.
- Ventilate the room.
Hydrogen peroxide cleansing
Hydrogen peroxide is used to remove stains on light-colored upholstery fabric. In addition, the composition allows you to get rid of unpleasant specific odors and mustiness. Procedure:
- Dissolve 20 drops of peroxide (3%) in 1 liter of water.
- Add a few drops of dishwashing detergent to create a lather.
- Pour the foam mixture into a spray bottle.
- Spray the working solution over the surface of the chair.
- Rub the stained areas with a clean piece of cloth or sponge.
- Carefully remove particles of composition and dirt.
Soapy water
A solution made from laundry soap shavings effectively removes stains of various origins: coffee, tea, grease, etc. To prepare it, 1/3 of a bar of soap is grated and dissolved in 2 tbsp. water. Then treat the contaminated area and leave for 1 hour. Finally, rinse the material with clean water.
Important! If the leather chair is heavily soiled, add a small amount of a professional water-based preparation that does not contain aggressive components to the soap composition.
Vinegar and dish soap
A product prepared from these components can dissolve dirt, remove greasy stains and eliminate unpleasant odors. Sequencing:
- Mix 250 ml of table vinegar with 1 liter of warm water.
- Add 1 tbsp to the solution. l. dishwashing detergent and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the working composition into a spray bottle and spray over the surface of the upholstery material.
- Clean with a soft sponge.
- Ventilate the room.
- Dry the treated furniture.
Dishwashing liquid
The method using this product is especially suitable for removing dirt from the surface of natural leather. Cleaning sequence:
- Dissolve a few drops of liquid in water.
- Beat until foamy.
- Apply to the problem area.
- Rub gently with a soft cloth.
- Rinse off with a small amount of water.
- Wipe dry with a towel.
Lemon juice
In terms of power and efficiency, lemon juice is in no way inferior to vinegar, but unlike it, it imparts a pleasant citrus aroma to the treated surfaces.
To clean upholstery material in this way, you will need:
- Mix 120 ml lemon juice with ½ liter of water.
- Pour into a spray bottle and treat contaminated areas.
- Wipe with a soft sponge.
Cleansing foam
This method involves applying special foam to the surface of the upholstery material. After some time, the product will absorb all the dirt. Its remains are removed using a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth.
Knockout
Before you start knocking out the upholstery of the chair, you need to moisten a clean piece of fabric in a soapy solution, squeeze it well and cover the upholstered furniture with it. After this, perform the treatment with a clapper.
Important! The soap solution can be replaced with a composition prepared from 1 liter of water, 1 tsp. vinegar and 2 tsp. salt.
Wet surface cleaning
If your chair has no stains, but its upholstery has faded, then you can clean it using traditional methods.
They are often called chemical-free cleaning, but this is wrong - we will use the most chemicals: table salt, baking soda, vinegar, laundry soap and alcohol. So, the main methods.
The simplest thing is to grate a little laundry soap, dissolve it in water, wet a rag and wipe the upholstery in one direction (for fabric upholstery).
For light-colored upholstery, especially greasy ones, cleaning with soda and vinegar works well. To do this, take a spray bottle, pour 1 tablespoon of soda, 1 tablespoon of washing powder into it, add 1/3 cup of vinegar and top up with hot water. The mixture will begin to actively foam.
Using a spray bottle, apply it to the upholstery and clean with a soft sponge.
Other cleaning solutions: Dilute regular shampoo by half with water and add 10 drops of ammonia. Beat the foam and apply it to the fabric, then carefully remove it with a dry cloth.
You can also use regular 9% vinegar. It is sold in stores or you can easily make it yourself. Read how to do this in the article about vinegar essence.
If your chair is not too dirty and you just want to freshen up its appearance a little, use a clothes steamer and then go over the fabric with a soft brush.
Well, the simplest thing is that you can use store-bought household chemicals to clean upholstered furniture and carpets. The main thing here is to carefully read the instructions and strictly follow them.
In addition, it is not recommended to mix different furniture cleaning products to avoid an unpredictable chemical reaction and damaged upholstery.
If you want to not only freshen upholstery, but also get rid of an unpleasant odor, then the following methods are suitable:
- cleaning with soapy water;
- cleaning with shampoo diluted with water 1:1;
- cleaning with a weak vinegar solution (6-9%);
- cleaning with diluted alcohol (vodka), spraying it from a spray bottle. This method works well for microfiber upholstery.
You can also carefully sprinkle baking soda on the surface of the upholstery and leave it for 30-60 minutes. Then sweep away with a brush and vacuum cleaner. Baking soda has the ability to absorb odors well.
And do not forget that, regardless of the cleaning solution, the chair should dry naturally; there is no need to dry it with anything special, as this may leave stains and stains.
Store-bought household chemicals
The formula of industrial detergents is specially designed for delicate cleaning of various types of furniture upholstery. Such preparations effectively eliminate contaminants of any origin.
Universal preparation Grass universal cleaner
The product is designed to remove various types of dirt from the surface of upholstered furniture and carpets. You can also easily get rid of unpleasant odors with it.
Important! The main advantage of Grass universal cleaner is the absence of rinsing at the final stage of cleaning, which is necessary when using other products.
Shampoo Sun Clean
This universal remedy allows you to get rid of traces of blood, ballpoint pen, grease and wine stains. Sun Clean shampoo is sprayed over the surface of the upholstery material, left for 20 minutes, and then removed with a brush or sponge.
Karcher spray ex tabs rm 760
Karcher is a water-soluble tablet designed for professional cleaning of furniture upholstery and carpeting. With a washing vacuum cleaner you can do the cleaning yourself using Karcher.
The product allows you not only to get rid of dust, dirt and stains, but also to return the upholstery to its original brightness, freshness and richness. At the end of the procedure, rinsing with water is necessary.
Required Tools
How is upholstered furniture dry-cleaned at home? Where should you start? Of course, from the selection of the necessary tools that will be the main assistants in this matter. Not everyone has special dry cleaning equipment at hand. To clean soft interior items at home with your own hands, you will need:
- vacuum cleaner;
- brush;
- rag or sponge;
- clothes steamer or steam cleaner.
Washing vacuum cleaner
Steam cleaner
Brush
Vacuum cleaners of different types are suitable for cleaning upholstery material, depending on the type of stain. Special attachments that come with washing vacuum cleaners will allow you to get rid of stubborn dirt. A handheld vacuum cleaner is designed for surface removal of dirt and dust. For high-quality cleaning, you can purchase additional accessories for a regular vacuum cleaner: nozzles, air bags, water filters.
If cleaning is carried out using a brush, then you need to pay attention to the material from which the product is made. For a more thorough cleaning of upholstery fabric, you will need a stiff bristle brush.
If you give preference to a rag, it should be soft and made of natural material. A steam cleaner as a cleaning tool not only carefully removes any dirt, but also helps to disinfect the fabric from germs.
Why spend money on expensive tools for removing stains, if every housewife has ordinary household appliances in her arsenal? When used correctly, you can clean a sofa, armchair or soft pouf with your own hands.
It is necessary to choose the right tools for dry cleaning furniture. This will keep the upholstery in its original form and avoid mechanical damage to delicate fabrics.
How to get rid of unpleasant odors?
To eliminate unpleasant specific odors, shampoos specially designed for furniture are used. However, in some cases, such products may not be able to cope with an overly persistent aroma.
You can solve this problem by resorting to one of several methods:
- Treat the surface of the chair with a solution of lemon juice. To prepare the solution, dissolve 3 tbsp in ½ liter of water. l. lemon juice. After repeating the procedure several times, the product effectively eliminates the smell of human and cat urine.
- Using a vinegar solution. In this case, dissolve 2 tbsp in a glass of water. l. vinegar. Moisten a clean napkin with the resulting product and cover the source of the unpleasant odor with it. To ensure that the vinegar solution penetrates the inner layers of the fabric, the napkin is gently pressed down. After about 5 minutes it is replaced with a new one. To get rid of persistent odor, repeat the procedure up to 3-4 times.
Do you prefer to use folk recipes or household chemicals?
Folk remedies Special preparations
Basic recommendations and useful care tips
To keep upholstered furniture in good condition, be it a home or office computer chair, it is important to follow simple recommendations related to its care. Namely:
- Clean periodically using a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment. In the absence of such an opportunity, you can resort to a regular brush.
- At least once a month, treat with a steam cleaner, which will prevent the development of harmful insects and fungal microorganisms in the upholstery material. In addition, exposure to steam eliminates unpleasant odors, greasy stains, dust and other contaminants.
- Use only delicate cleaning agents that do not harm the upholstery material.
- After each vacuum cleaning, wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth or piece of cloth.
- Try to remove stains as soon as they appear.
- Treat the surface of leather furniture with stearic lubricant. The recommended frequency of this procedure is once every 6 months.
- To care for upholstered furniture, choose only those products that are suitable for the type of upholstery material.
- When removing stains from woven surfaces, avoid intense mechanical impact, otherwise dirt will penetrate into the fiber structure. It is advisable to wipe stains with a sponge or soft cloth that has high absorbent properties.
- Treat the problem area with light circular movements, moving from the edge to the center. This will prevent the stain from spreading over the entire surface.
- Dry treated surfaces thoroughly.
Strict adherence to all rules will help extend the life of the chairs and preserve their original appearance for many years.
Cleaning chairs in Novosibirsk
Dust negatively affects the health of allergy sufferers, children and pets. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically clean fabric and leather armchairs and chairs from it. Our cleaning company is ready to do this job efficiently. We select the appropriate chemicals based on the nature and age of contamination, color fastness, upholstery material (velvet, velor, viscose, suede, leather, cotton, synthetics, linen, silk).
Professional dry cleaning allows you to restore the attractive appearance of chairs, as well as eliminate stains, unpleasant odors and microorganisms (bacteria, dust mites) that accumulate between the back and seat of furniture.
The dry-cleaning service of armchairs in an office or home helps get rid of salinity, ink blots, traces of spilled juice, drawings with felt-tip pens, drops of blood, pet urine, stains from berries, fatty foods or ice cream. The cost of extractor cleaning depends on the type of chair and the nature of the contamination.
The service can be provided both in residential premises and in public places - restaurants, theaters, cinemas, schools, government agencies, offices, commercial organizations.
Benefits of professional cleaning
We deal with stubborn stains. We clean the chairs on all sides (armrests, lower part, headrests). We guarantee 100% stain removal, as we use modern cleaning products and the latest equipment (vacuum cleaner, rotary machine with washing brushes, special washing equipment). Other advantages of our company:
- We inexpensively clean computer chairs, bean bag chairs, classic models and executive chairs;
- We fulfill orders at a suitable time for the client;
- We use certified chemicals that do not emit toxic substances, do not spoil the upholstery and dry quickly;
- we return the previous color brightness of the material and raise the pile;
- We use an effective water cleaning method;
- We work without holidays and weekends.
How much does it cost to dry clean office chairs? The price of the work depends on the degree of contamination, the urgency of the order and the type of chair. After the work is completed, the furniture upholstery becomes of the same quality as the day it was purchased. The service life of furniture increases. No damage or stains remain. During the dry cleaning of chairs at home (in Novosibirsk), pets, children and adults are allowed in the room.
How is leather (fabric) chairs dry cleaned?
- First, accumulated dust, wool and other dry dirt are removed from the surface of the upholstery. At this stage, use a powerful vacuum cleaner.
- Next, a preliminary test of the chair is carried out - the specialist evaluates the reaction of the upholstery to the cleaning solution (he does this in the most inconspicuous area of the upholstered furniture). This action makes it possible to determine whether the chemical agent stimulates a change in the original color of the material or its structure.
- Then the cleaning mixture is applied to the upholstery. The specialist manually cleans the material using a sponge or brush. Due to this, the effectiveness of removing stubborn stains is achieved.
- The final stage is the delicate removal of the detergent along with dust/dirt. An extraction machine is used.
After dry cleaning the chair (check the price of the service with our managers), you need to wait another 12-20 hours for the furniture to dry completely. The exact drying time depends on the humidity level in the room, the upholstery material and the temperature.
Reviews
“Oh, thank you for your work guys. You are true professionals in your field. They treated my chairs like antiques. They gave a billion useful tips for further care of upholstered furniture. I thank you a thousand times.”
“On behalf of the entire company, we express our gratitude to your employees for their professional approach to business. All upholstered furniture in the meeting room was cleaned of dirt and dust. There are no unpleasant odors left. The result is incomparable. Chic. The price for cleaning the chairs turned out to be quite reasonable.”
“My husband and I decided to throw out a couple of chairs because of their terrible condition. The day before the implementation of this idea, I went online and found these guys. The price suited me. My husband and I thought about it and decided to recruit them. As a result, in 2 hours they brought the chairs back to life. It's nice to look at them. Thank you. You are true professionals in your field."