How to Clean a Sofa at Home: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

🗓️ How often to clean your sofa

Deep clean every 6 months for normal use, and every 3 months with kids or pets. Vacuum weekly to remove dust, hair and crumbs before they build up.

🎯 Common stains and how to treat them

• ☕ Coffee and tea: blot immediately, then dab with diluted white vinegar (1 tablespoon per cup of water). Avoid hot water.
• 🧃 Juice and colored drinks: blot right away, then use a mild soap solution before it dries.
• 🍕 Grease and oil: sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, leave 15 minutes, brush off, then use mild soap.
• 🩸 Blood: cold water only — heat sets the protein.
• 🖊️ Ink: dab with rubbing alcohol on cotton from the outside in, changing the cotton often.

🧵 Fabric vs leather

• Fabric: test any cleaner on a hidden spot first and avoid soaking.
• Leather: use very little water and a leather conditioner after cleaning to prevent cracking.

⚠️ Mistakes to avoid

• Rubbing stains — it spreads them.
• Using bleach on fabric — it fades colors.
• Soaking cushions — moisture can lead to mold and odors.

🧑‍🔧 When to call a professional

Old or large stains, lingering odors, or a sofa that hasn't been deep cleaned in months. We clean sofas at your home for 3 KD per linear meter including drying, with 10% off over 15 meters and free steam sterilization.