Keeping furniture in order is not easy, especially if there are active children and pets in the house. If you approach this work without special knowledge, you can waste a lot of time and effort, and even hopelessly ruin the furnishings. For example, one of the important care activities, cleaning stools from stains, should be performed in an extremely gentle way. To successfully treat furniture and effectively combat dirt, you can use various types of products, both homemade compositions and professional cleaners. The main thing is to choose the right option; this is the only way to get rid of stubborn stains and maintain the integrity of the chair upholstery.
Basic Rules
To return furniture to its original appearance, it is important to understand what the upholstery and frame of the product are made of. For each material, you can choose a suitable cleaning composition. For example, it is better to care for kitchen chairs using products labeled “anti-grease”, and an upholstered chair with fabric upholstery should be cleaned with dry preparations.
To avoid damaging your kitchen or computer chair, you should follow the following safety precautions:
- Before cleaning, the frame of the product should be covered with paper or cling film.
- A new cleaning agent must first be tested on a hidden part of the material. If, a day after applying the chemical, the upholstery fabric has not changed, you can get to work.
- To remove heavy stains, simply apply detergent to the surface and leave for a while. Trying to speed up the action of a chemical or improve its effect by rubbing the composition into the upholstery is useless. At best, this will lead to nothing; at worst, the appearance of the furniture will be damaged irrevocably.
- Cleaning compounds are applied to the entire surface, and not just to the stain, otherwise streaks will remain.
- First, the composition is applied to the sponge, and only then to the seat; vice versa is not possible.
- When cleaning upholstered chairs at home, it is forbidden to mix two different products with each other, because an irreversible reaction may begin and the furniture will deteriorate.
- Dirt that has dried on the surface is first removed with a dry brush with hard bristles, and only then a cleaning agent is applied to the seat.
- Upholstered chairs should be dried naturally. The use of electrical appliances harms the condition of the coating.
Cleaning products that contain chlorine are not suitable for cleaning chair upholstery.
Test the cleaning agent on a hidden part of the material
Apply the compound to the sponge, not to the seat.
To remove heavy stains, leave the detergent on for a while and lubricate the entire surface of the chair.
It is forbidden to mix different products with each other
How to properly care for your chair
During cleaning, you should not only treat the upholstery. In soft chairs, a large amount of dirt accumulates at the joints of the seat and sides, at the base of the backrest.
If armrests or cushions are removable, regularly clean these areas of debris and dust. In cases where this is not provided for by the design, use compact, crevice nozzles of a vacuum cleaner.
On computer chairs, it is necessary to periodically clean the wheels from accumulated dirt and hair. Debris interferes with the normal movement of the rollers. Don't forget to wipe down the armrests, counter and legs.
Homemade formulations
A good alternative to professional furniture care products are folk remedies. You can prepare them yourself from available ingredients. Car dealership cleaners work great on some stains.
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Soap solution
For 0.5 liters of warm water you need to take 100 grams of brown laundry soap, grated on a coarse grater. Stir everything until completely dissolved. With this composition you can clean an office or any other chair from grease stains, traces of tea, coffee, and juices in an hour. This composition is suitable for both fabric and leather upholstery. It is allowed to replace laundry soap with any other stain remover.
Salt mixture
This solution is only used for cleaning soft-coated products. To prepare, add a tablespoon of regular rock salt to a liter of warm water. The mixture is applied either manually using a damp cotton cloth or using a vacuum cleaner. In the second case, the brush is wrapped in a cloth soaked in the solution. The salt mixture can refresh the color of the product and clean its surface from dust.
Automotive facilities
Most automotive products are great for cleaning stains from computer chairs. The only drawback of such chemistry is the large number of fragrances. As a result of their use, the stain will be removed in a few minutes, and the pungent odor will disappear for many days. To remove dirt, you need to spray the product on a certain area, and after half an hour, remove the residue with a damp cloth.
Professional products for upholstered furniture
The rating of professional upholstered furniture care products is deservedly topped by Vanish. Simply spray the spray onto the dirt, leave it for five minutes, and then rinse with plain water. Other cleaning products presented in the table also effectively deal with various types of contaminants.
| Product name | Application procedure |
| CHRISAL | Apply the product to the surface of the stool, leave for 15 minutes and rinse. |
| Allergy Free | Removes pathogenic bacteria from the stool surface. It is necessary to spray evenly over the entire product and do not rinse off. |
| Udalix Ultra | Wet the upholstery, gently rub the product over the entire surface, leave for a quarter of an hour, and rinse. |
| Dr. Beckmann (stain remover) | Spray evenly, after 10 minutes remove from the surface with a damp sponge. |
| Antipyatin soap | Lather the upholstery, rub well, wait 15 minutes, rinse. |
Professional products have a pungent odor. To make it disappear faster, the chairs should be moved to the balcony. Two hours is enough for the upholstery to dry completely.
CHRISAL
Allergy Free
Udalix Ultra
Dr. Beckmann
Antipyatin soap
Cleaning algorithm
Before cleaning your chair upholstery at home, you must:
- wipe all structural elements with a damp cloth;
- vacuum the textile part of the product (you can wrap the brush with a piece of cotton cloth soaked in a saline solution);
- choose a detergent taking into account the material and nature of the contamination.
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Tips for cleaning chairs depending on the material:
- Microfiber must not be treated with solvent;
- leatherette and vinyl cannot be dried with hot air;
- Contamination from chenille coverings and tapestry can only be removed by dry cleaning;
- jacquard upholstery is easy to clean with alcohol solutions;
- A leather chair can only be cleaned with special furniture cosmetics.
Tips for choosing a product for cleaning a computer chair at home, depending on the type of stain:
- coffee - a mixture of vinegar and water (1/1);
- red wine - first use salt, after 15 minutes - foam-alcohol solution;
- blood - a fresh stain is removed with cold water until it disappears completely, an old stain is first frozen with ice cubes, and then cleaned with a vinegar solution (2 tablespoons of the product per 1 liter of water);
- greasy places and greasy stains - dishwashing liquid is suitable;
- beer, tea, juices and other drinks - soap or vinegar solution is recommended.
If the stain is old, you can use borax: pour 1 tbsp. Spray a spoonful of the substance into a glass of water and spray it onto the stain using a spray bottle. Aspirin (diluted in water, wiped with the mixture on the upholstery) and ammonia (treated the area, left for a couple of hours and then wiped with a damp cloth) are also recognized as quite effective means.
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Process for removing stains from upholstery:
- A fabric or any other chair is placed on oilcloth or other material that can protect the floor covering from flowing cleaning agent.
- The frame of the product is wrapped in film.
- The detergent is applied to the upholstery, special attention should be paid to greasy and dirty areas.
- After the time specified in the instructions, the composition is washed off with water.
- The chair is placed on the balcony until completely dry.
You can knock dust out of upholstered furniture in a few minutes with a regular towel. The material needs to be wetted, wrung out well and spread over the upholstery. It is more convenient to use a cracker for knocking out. A few blows on the towel and all the dust in the seat will move to the damp cloth. The towel should be sent to the wash, the chair should be sent to the balcony to dry.
Protect the flooring and frame of the product
Apply detergent for a certain time, rinse with water
Leave until completely dry
When cleaning the frame, the operating algorithm depends on the material of the product. If the chair is made of wood:
- the surface is wiped from dust with a damp cloth;
- an antibacterial agent is sprayed;
- after 15 minutes, wipe the surface again with a damp cloth;
- contaminated parts are treated with soapy water (work quickly and carefully, water should not be absorbed into the wood);
- at the end of the procedure, the surface is immediately dried with a paper towel;
- After complete drying, the frame is covered with wax or polish.
Wipe off dust with a damp cloth
Spray with antibacterial agent
Treat stains with soapy water
Dry the surface with a paper towel
Cover with wax or polish.
Caring for chrome products:
- the tarnished surface is wiped with soapy water using a sponge or toothbrush with soft bristles;
- complex stains are removed with a cloth soaked in vinegar;
- After cleaning the chair from stains, wipe the surface with plain water.
Features of caring for plastic elements of chairs:
- periodically wipe with a damp cloth;
- To combat severe stains, mild soap solutions are used;
- It is prohibited to use brushes with hard bristles and abrasives to clean plastic;
- You can get rid of abrasions and microcracks using polish.
Even if there are no visible signs of dirt on the chair, this does not mean that it is clean. Caring for furniture does not require much time and effort. The main thing is that the procedure is carried out periodically and in compliance with all safety rules.
On chrome products, dirt can be removed with vinegar.
You can get rid of abrasions and microcracks on plastic elements using polish.
How to clean chair upholstery depending on the material
You must first correctly determine what the upholstery and frame of the chair consists of. Otherwise, it will not be possible to choose the appropriate method of work, since all materials have their own performance qualities and certain nuances. For example, a method suitable for tapestry fabric may cause damage to a velvet seat, etc.
Experts emphasize that it is better to play it safe and cover the chair frame and the floor covering underneath while cleaning, because just one drop of cleaner can ruin the surface. Therefore, prepare in advance:
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Next, we will consider which cleaning products can be used for specific materials.
A material such as flock is practical and convenient during use. The following will help you clean fabric effectively:
IMPORTANT! It is forbidden to scrape dried stains from this fabric, and the use of harsh chemicals is also not recommended.
Jacquard
Jacquard is characterized by the fact that it does not fade in the sun for a long time, retains the brightness of colors and is resistant to sudden temperature changes. During cleaning, adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
REFERENCE! This method is applicable to almost all upholstery materials, with a few exceptions.
Velours
As for velor, aggressive chemicals and scraping dirt from the chair seat are also not allowed here - such manipulations can easily damage the delicate surface. Also, if the furniture is upholstered in velor or velvet fabric, using a vacuum cleaner is not recommended.
Microfiber
It is contraindicated to clean surfaces made of this material with hard brushes. This creates pellets, the removal of which often leads to the appearance of holes. It is recommended to clean the upholstery with a sponge and warm water and soap. A vinegar solution is also used to remove stains.
REFERENCE! A clothes steamer can help remove wrinkles and creases from the surface of your microfiber chair.
Delicate silk material requires special care. Treat contaminated areas with a soft sponge with a weak solution of vinegar (use 1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water). Soap should be used only as a last resort, since the use of alkaline and any aggressive cleaning agents is contraindicated for silk fabric.
