How to Clean Cloth Upholstery

Upholstery stains can make the furniture look old and dirty. It can also take away from the attraction of the room. If they stains are left on the upholstery for too long, they can set and become almost impossible to remove.

Materials Needed

• Vacuum with a hose attachment


• Multipurpose cleaner


• Cloths


• Club soda

1. Baby wipes


2. Use a vacuum with a hose attachment to vacuum the upholstery. This will remove any dust, dirt and any other loose debris.


3. Locate all of the stain on the upholstery. Spray the stains with a multipurpose cleaner. Allow the cleaner to sit on the stain for 5 minutes.


4. Spray the stain once again with the cleaner. Take a clean cloth and work the cleaner into the stain. Use circular motions and a little pressure as you work the cleaner into the stain.


5. Open a bottle of club soda. Pour it directly onto a clean cloth. Apply the club soda to the stain and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.


6. Use a dry cloth to blot away any excess moisture from the area. Open a container of baby wipes. Remove a few of the wipes and clean the areas on the upholstery that you cleaned. This will lift the stains from the upholstery.


7. Inspect the upholstery to see if any stains remain. You can repeat the steps until the stain have been completely removed. Allow the upholstery to complexly dry. Place a fan in from of the upholstery to speed up the drying time.