Contributing to the overall smell that is otherwise unpleasant in your home are the host of sources emitting odors. To completely eliminate odors, you have to remove the source and from there you can effectively clear odors from your home. Where sometimes it can be a challenge to realize what is causing the odors, most of the time the source is obvious. For example, sitting on the sofa after being away from it for the day can activate an assault of foul smells on your nasal passages. The sofa is frequently a happening spot in the home where the occupants lounge to read, watch tv, visit with another, and even sleep. Whether you permit it or not, the pets will also take advantage of the comfort the sofa offers. As a result, sweat, food and beverage spills, vomit, pet accidents, and so on will eventually accumulate enough to produce unwelcome odors. Today we at Go Green Carpet Cleaning & Restoration would like to share how you can treat your sofa and remove the odors coming off of it.
Professional Sofa Cleaning Can Remove Stains & Odors
The most effective, efficient, and to ensure maximum results, a professional sofa cleaning can not only remove the odors, but the penetrated dirt and debris as well as the spots and stains. To keep your sofa in good health, prime condition, and potentially extend the lifespan, manufacturers recommend a professional deep cleaning service once or twice as year, or more if needed. With a professional cleaning, the powerful equipment and premium products can deliver the ultimate clean and freshness.
How to Get Smells Out of Microfiber & Fabric Upholstery
A lot of the reasons for the odors are due to protein-based substances such as sweat, pet accidents, vomit, and other such bodily fluids coming from you or your pets. To remove any existing stains and the attached odors, you need an enzyme upholstery cleaner. Be sure to follow the directions on the label if this applies. To treat additional odors and spots/stains from your sofa, follow the steps below.
1) Prep. First step is preparing the sofa for the odor removal solution by thoroughly vacuuming the surface dirt and debris with the vacuum’s hose and attachments to get under the cushions all around the cushions and in every crevice.
2) Enzyme Cleaner. If the odors are originating from pet accidents, sweat or other protein-based stains, use your upholstery cleaner with enzymes according to the instructions on the label.
3) Odor /Stain Removal. In a bucket or bowl, combine 2 cups lukewarm water and 2 cups distilled white vinegar, slowly stir in 4 tablespoons of baking soda, ensuring it is well dissolved. If there are presently stains, add 1 tsp of mild dishwashing soap. Transfer the solution in the squirt bottle to apply it easily, or you can treat a clean cloth in the solution and sponge it on the inflicted area. After you applied the solution to the designated areas, let the formula work for 5-10 minutes; do not over saturate. Use a clean, damp cloth to blot the solution, any spots or stains, clean.
4) Finishing Steps. After you have finished blotting, carefully sprinkle baking soda on the damp surface and let it absorb the remaining moisture and odors for several hours or overnight. Vacuum the dried area and baking soda particulates thoroughly.
Sofa Cleaning, Stain Removal & More in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Diamond Bar & Agoura Hills, California
Odors can be a challenge to combat. If you are having problems with the odors and efficiently removing them, call Go Green Carpet Cleaning & Restoration and let our experts deep clean your sofa to efficiently remove the odors, extract the filth, and remove any spots and stains to make your sofa clean and fresh. Contact us today.
