Best Upholstery Cleaners 2022
Everyone loves good quality and aesthetic furniture. If you can afford it, why not? However, it is one thing to furnish your apartment with the type of furniture you desire, but maintaining and keeping them clean can be delicate.
Most household furniture is made with upholstery (soft, padded textile covering) and can easily get stained by individuals or pets if you are the type that loves pets. Keeping your furniture clean is one way to maintain its durability and, more so, make your apartment a comfortable living environment. No one loves to live in a dirty place.
However, you can’t just use anything to clean upholstered furniture. You will need an upholstery cleaner, which is made specifically for upholstery and effectively clears out any dirt without damaging the fabric.
We carried out a test on all sorts of upholstery cleaners, considering the following;
- How easy it is to use
- Overall performance
- Effectiveness in terms of dirt removal
- How easy it is to maintain
Top picks for upholstery cleaners in 2022
- Best Overall: Bissell Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
- Best Budget: Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner
- Best for Pet Stains: Bissell Pet Stain Eraser
Best Overall
Bissell Multi-Purpose Portable Upholstery Cleaner
As its awarded title implies, this Bissell Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner are excellent. It’s portable, easy to store and carry around, and has the power of a deep cleaner. It can clean all sorts of upholstered surfaces and small or large areas.
To use this machine, fill the clean tank with clean water and a mixture of Bissell’s cleaning formulas. Then face the machine’s nozzle on the spot or area you wish to clean and spray the solution. Scrub gently through the stained area with a soft brush. Afterward, vacuum everything back into the tank meant for dirty water so it can be disposed of quickly.
Results from testing this machine show that it is easy to handle, efficient in removing stains without damaging the materials or fabric, and can be stored easily.
Product Information
- Weight – 9.65 pounds
- Tank Size – 48 ounces
- Hose Length – 5 feet
- Cord length – 15 feet
- Added Accessories – a 3-inch tough stain tool, spot and stain cleaning solution, and hydro rinse self-cleaning tool.
- Surface Type – Carpet and upholstery
What we like: It can be used in small and large areas and easily handle and stored. Regardless of its size, it has powerful suction and removes stains efficiently.
What we don’t like: It cannot cover a wider area at once, only a distance of about 5 to 6 inches at a time.
Best Value
Hoover Portable Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner
The Hoover Spotless Portable Cleaner is affordable and gives you good value for your money. It is designed to cover a wider cleaning area and can handle tough stains in lesser passes than other machines. The Hoover appears lighter than other upholstery cleaning machines, thus making it easy to carry around.
It also has two tanks for dirty and clean water, a 15-foot-long cord, and a TightSpot tool best used to navigate areas that are difficult to reach with a rubber and brush insert. After testing this machine, we realized that the Hoover Spotless Cleaner might not be as fast as the Bissell Portable Cleaner in removing stains, but still very effective.
Product Information
- Weight – 9 pounds
- Tank Size – 40 ounces
- Cord length – 15 feet
- Hose length – 5 feet
- Added accessories – 7 inches wide path tool, hose rinse tool, tight spot tool, and trial size solution.
- Surface Type – Carpet and Upholstery
What we like: Very easy to assemble and use and has a self-cleaning hose. It has a handheld cleaning tool and is very effective on furniture.
What we don’t like: It sometimes leaves behind a faint stain on the upholstery and doesn’t come with a steam function.
Best for Pet Stains
Bissell Pet Stain Eraser
Best suited for cleaning pet stains, the Bissell Pet Stain Eraser is a very convenient, light, and handheld upholstery cleaner that uses a rotating brush to clean stained surfaces. This might be the smallest cleaning machine with an 8-ounce tank, weighing just about 2Kg. It doesn’t have a cord but comes with a rechargeable battery, and since its primary function is to tackle pet stains, it has a stationary pet brush with rubber bristles for picking up pet hair.
Product Information
- Weight – 4.4 pounds
- Tank Size – 8 ounces
- Cord length – Cordless
- Surface Type – Carpet and Upholstery
What we like: It is very light, easy to handle, and easy to use. It has no cord and is very effective in removing pet stains.
What we don’t like: It has a small water tank, doesn’t have enough suction, and cannot be used in tight spaces.
How to Safely Clean a Fabric Couch
A fabric couch is one of the most popular living room furniture pieces. You will find one in almost every home. It is also probably the most used because it is comfortable and cozy. With how these couches are designed, you can lounge on them in any position you want.
A piece of furniture used as often as the fabric couch would need the occasional cleaning. Regular cleaning is essential as the sofa is more prone to spills, stains, and dirt. However, cleaning a fabric couch can be tricky as there are certain factors to consider to avoid damaging the fabric and the sofa.
- First, you must go through the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions to avoid using solutions or substances not recommended by the manufacturer that could damage the couch or invalidate its warranty.
- Lookout for the cleaning tags, the information here will guide you on what materials to use and not use when cleaning the couch. You will find the following upholstery cleaning codes beneath the cushion of the sofa:
- W – This fabric can be cleaned using water.
- S – You should only use a solvent-based cleaner on this fabric.
- W/S – You can use either a solvent-based or water-based cleaner.
- X – You shouldn’t use water or solvent-based cleaners; only vacuum or brush cleaners.
With the above in mind, you can now clean a fabric couch without damaging it. Some of the items you will need are:
- A vacuum cleaner that has an upholstery attachment.
- Microfiber clothing that won’t mess up the couch while cleaning.
- A bucket.
- Distilled water.
- White vinegar and distilled liquid wash.
Steps on Cleaning:
1: Vacuum the couch to ensure that dirt and debris aren’t rubbed into the couch’s fabric as you clean it.
2: Mix two cups of distilled water with a tablespoon of white vinegar and a tablespoon of distilled liquid wash inside a bucket.
3: Moisten a microfiber cloth with the above-mixed solution and then use the cloth to clean the fabric gently. Avoid scrubbing, so the microfiber cloth isn’t damaged.
4: Get another microfiber cloth and dampen it with only distilled water. Use this to wipe out any leftover soap.
5: Wipe the couch one more time with a completely dry microfiber cloth and then allow it to air dry, or hasten the process by pointing a fan in the direction of the couch.
Conclusion
Upholstery cleaners may vary in type and method of cleaning, but they are made for a unique purpose. However, different upholstery cleaners are designed to work on soft surfaces and some on hard surfaces; always check that the product you are going for meets the purpose for which you are purchasing it. Read the manufacturer’s guide before using it for effective and proper usage.
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