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Naturally Clean Your Upholstery

If you happened to have hosted a Superbowl party this past weekend, chances are pretty good that one of your guests may have spilled a little bit of a beverage, dropped a chicken wing or a number of other foods onto your upholstery. Before you run out to the store to buy chemical cleaners, a new couch, or find new friends, try these natural concoctions to clean your upholstery. BLOG-COUCH

Cleaning Fabric Upholstery- You’ll need: White vinegar, liquid soap, spray bottle and a lint free cloth.

-Combine 1/4 cup of vinegar, 3/4 cup of warm water and 1/2 tablespoon of liquid soap in the spray bottle. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients. Lightly spray the soiled area, then scrub the area in a circular motion using the cloth (you can repeat this process as many times as needed). Let dry or blot the area with a dry cloth.

Cleaning Leather Upholstery- You’ll need: White vinegar, olive oil, spray bottle and a lint free cloth.

-Combine 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup olive oil in the spray bottle. Shake the bottle to vigorously to mix the ingredients. Lightly spray the surface and rub with the cloth. Buff the leather with a dry cloth until the olive oil is absorbed into the leather (which will soften it), the vinegar will evaporate after it has cleaned.

Cleaning Synthetic Upholstery- You’ll need: White vinegar, warm water, spray bottle and a lint free cloth.

-Combine 1/2 vinegar and 1 cup of warm water in the spray bottle. Shake the bottle until the ingredients are mixed. Spray the soiled area and scrub the area with the cloth in a circular motion. Repeat the process as needed.

Try these natural solutions out before your next trip to the cleaning isle at your local grocery store.

 

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