How to clean a sofa with a steam cleaner

Upholstered furniture, like any other surface, requires constant and careful care. It is needed to ensure that the appearance of the new item is preserved for as long as possible. To clean sofas, a type of equipment such as steam cleaners is widely used.

Which sofa can be cleaned with a steam cleaner?

Steam can be used to clean almost any surface. The main thing is that she is not afraid of high temperatures. This means that you should not use a steam cleaner on sofas that are covered with material such as silk or linen.

The device is very useful when cleaning surfaces in hard-to-reach places. This way you can deep clean your furniture. A steam cleaner is also suitable for combating mold.

Important nuances of the procedure

The operation of the device is based on hot steam, which comes from the tank under pressure. This removes dirt and simultaneously cleans and disinfects the surface. Cleaning occurs without the use of chemicals, which is very important.

The device works on the following principle: water enters a tank, heats up, turns into steam and is released through a pipe under pressure.

It is recommended to clean upholstered furniture systematically so that persistent stains that require the use of chemicals do not appear on the upholstery.

Attention! During operation, you should monitor indicators such as humidity, temperature, and nozzle tilt.

How often can this cleaning method be used?

This is an easy and safe way to clean sofas and other furniture. When cleaning with a steam cleaner, you do not need to use chemicals, so you can use it at any time and as often as needed.

However, this device does not have a suction function, which is why the furniture must first be vacuumed before starting cleaning. For these purposes, it is more convenient to use a steam vacuum cleaner, since it can simultaneously clean the sofa from dust and remove stains with steam.

How to clean a sofa with a steam cleaner

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• vacuum the surface;
• prepare the necessary nozzles;
• if there are stains on the surface that are difficult to remove, it is recommended to first treat the contaminated area with a cleaning agent;
• The steam cleaner can only be used after the surface has completely dried;
• Before starting work, fill the reservoir with water;
• cleaning should be carried out slowly, working for a long time in the same areas;
• If the sofa has removable parts, they should be cleaned separately.

Important! Do not use the device on varnished surfaces that may swell under high temperature pressure.

To prevent scale from appearing in the tank, it is recommended to fill it with filtered water. You should not fill it to the very edge, as the surface of the sofa will be too wet. When the water in the device runs out, it should be disconnected from the power supply, release the steam that still remains, and only then add water.