How Do You Get Dirt Out Of Upholstered Chairs?
Dirt transfers to upholstered chairs from a wide variety of sources, including hands, clothing, shoes and pets. Whether loose, caked on or a stain, dirt detracts from a chair’s appearance and, if not regularly removed, can damage upholstery over time. Although several types of upholstery fabrics require professional cleaning, getting dirt out of most fabrics typically only requires gentle cleaning using a vacuum and/or carpet/upholstery cleaner or steamer. Check your chair’s upholstery fabric label or contact the manufacturer to determine the upholstery fabric type. Many fabric types need professional care, as the fabric can shrink and/or break down from brushing, steaming or washing. If your upholstery doesn’t require professional cleaning or dry cleaning, go to Step 2. Gently run your vacuum’s upholstery brush attachment over the surface of your chair’s upholstery to remove loose dirt. Use an up-and-down or side-to-side motion, depending on the fabric type and direction of the weave.
