How To Wash Velvet Sofa Covers

If you want to clean the velvet sofa cover safely, the first step is to check the washing label. If the label is marked with W or WS, it means that this synthetic or cotton velvet is completely machine washable. Remember to use cold water, adjust to gentle mode, and use a mild, bleach-free laundry detergent. Be sure to turn the sofa cover over before washing, so as to protect the delicate fluff on the surface, and don’t fill it up too much every time you wash. The drying process must avoid the high temperature of the dryer. It is better to spread the cushion cover flat and dry it, or hang it in a well-ventilated place without direct sunlight, so as not to shrink and fade. After the cloth is completely dry, take a soft wool indoor cleaning brush and gently comb it along the direction of the fluff, and it will restore the soft and high-grade texture. However, if the washing label says S, it means only dry cleaning. If you encounter a small stain accidentally, just wipe the part with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. Don’t soak the whole cloth in water.

Velvet furniture in the living room, that kind of luxurious warm texture is irreplaceable. However, no matter how beautiful the sofa is, it will inevitably stick to pet hair, fall ash, or be accidentally poured with coffee. At this time, people will often be in a hurry, fearing that they will ruin the beautiful plush texture if they 1 to wash it.

In fact, there is no need to worry too much. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to invite a professional team to take care of velvet. Whether you have synthetic velvet like polyester or natural velvet made of cotton or silk, this super-complete guide will teach you how to clean safely and ensure that the fabric will not be damaged after washing.

The First Step: Understand The Velvet Wash Mark (The Most Critical Step)

Before letting the sofa cover touch the water, you must first find the cleaning code on the label. This small label is usually hidden inside the zipper of the cushion cover and is the ultimate guide to protecting the sofa. Velvet blends are made of different materials, and the letters on the label determine which washing method you want to use to be safe:

• W code (water-based): indicating that the fabric can be cleaned with water-based detergent. You can safely and boldly machine or hand wash, do not worry about water will damage the fabric.
• S code (solvent): represents dry cleaning only. Don’t throw them into the washing machine. If they are stained with water, they will not only leave water stains that cannot be washed off, destroy the plush texture, but also shrink seriously, resulting in the cushion not being able to be put on at all.
• WS code (water or solvent): This is the most worry-free, water-based cleaners and dry cleaners can be used. As long as the gentle mode is strictly selected, the machine wash is basically no problem.
• X code: limited to the most, only vacuum or dry brush. Under no circumstances should you touch water or use detergent.

Step 2: Preparation Before Washing (Vacuuming And Hair Removal)

Before formally cleaning or dealing with local stains, clean up the surface debris, pet dander and floating ash. If this step is saved, the dirty things will be squeezed into the depth of the fiber when washing, and it will be gray after washing.

• Carefully vacuuming: Put a clean and soft brush head on the vacuum cleaner. Open the small suction, the sofa cover the entire surface gently sucked 1 times, take away the loose particles, but also will not tear the stitches.
• Dealing with pet hair: velvet fluff thick, naturally easy to sticky hair. After vacuuming, remember to take a special velvet brush or hair roller to get out the stubborn pet hair that is stuck in the fluff.

Step 3: Machine Wash The Correct Posture Of Velvet Cushion Cover

As long as you confirm that the sofa cover is synthetic velvet (such as polyester blend) and the label is W or WS, then machine washing is definitely the most convenient and effective way. In order to ensure safety, please follow the following rules:

• Turn over: Before throwing it into the washing machine, be sure to unzip the zipper and turn the sofa cover completely inside and outside. This small action can prevent the inner drum of the washing machine from scratching, crushing or wearing delicate fluff.
• Zip up: After turning over the surface, zip up halfway. This will prevent the wet heavy cloth from tangling, scratching or tearing when it is dried.
• Select the right mode: Be sure to switch the washing machine to the gentle or fine washing mode. This can reduce the rolling range of clothes to a minimum and avoid damaging the sofa fabric.
• With cold water: water temperature control is critical. Be sure to use cold water (no more than 30 degrees Celsius). Hot water is the bane of velvet, not only shrinking the fabric, but even ironing the synthetic fibers, completely destroying its texture.
• Pick a mild laundry detergent: Add a little mild neutral laundry detergent. A thoughtful tip for everyone: Never touch softeners and bleaches. Bleach destroys the color and fibers, while softeners leave a layer of greasy stuff, flattening the velvet and corroding the fibers over time.

Step 4: Dry The Velvet Trick

Nine times out of ten, washing velvet overturns comes from drying. Remember, never tuck a velvet sofa cover into the dryer. Even if the temperature is low, the tumbling and hot air of the dryer will crush the fluff, burn the synthetic fibers, and even cause serious shrinkage. Finally, you can’t put it back on the sofa at all.

• Flat water absorption: first, spread the washed wet sofa cover on the desktop, and put a clean, absorbent dry towel under it. Gently roll up the sofa cover and towel together to press out the excess water. The action should be light, don’t twist the cloth like twist, or you will pull the sleeve out of shape.
• Natural air drying: after squeezing out the excess water, hang the sofa cover on the drying rack in the ventilated room and blow dry. Be sure to avoid direct sunlight, because dazzling ultraviolet rays will make the bright and full color of velvet fall out very quickly.

Step 5: Let The Villi Recover And Remove The Folds

After washing and drying, the velvet will inevitably look a little stiff, flat or dull. If you want it to restore its original soft and luxurious appearance, you only need two simple steps:

• Shun Mao Brush: When the sofa cover is 100% dry, take a soft brush and gently comb the fabric in the same direction. In this way, the squashed fluff can be picked up again, making the velvet perfectly regain its original luster and softness.
• Steam ironing wrinkles: If there are creases after drying, take a hand-held steamer and spray 1. The nozzle should be at least five or six centimeters away from the cloth, and it should be kept moving. Don’t spray at one place to cause water accumulation. Remember, you should never use a traditional electric iron. The iron is heavy and hot, and pressing it directly on it will instantly burn and permanently iron out the textured fluff.

How To Partially Clean The Velvet Sofa (For Sofa Covers Or Small Stains That Cannot Be Removed)

Most of the time, you don’t need to wash the whole condom. If you just spill something accidentally, or if the wash label clearly states that only dry cleaning is allowed (S code), you have to use the following safe partial cleaning method:

• Absorb water instead of rubbing back and forth: action must be fast. Immediately find a clean and dry microfiber cloth, or a paper towel with good water absorption, and gently press on the stain to suck up the liquid. Don’t rub back and forth, the more you wipe the stain, the deeper you eat, and it will cause permanent damage to the fluff.
• Brew out the cleaning foam: Take a small bowl, squeeze a few drops of mild detergent and add some warm water. Stir quickly with your hands or a whisk until a thick, dense layer of foam floats on the surface.
• Rub with foam only: don’t touch the water underneath, just the foam. Use a soft microfiber cloth to skim down a bit of foam and gently pat on the soiled area. The foam cleans the fibers without wetting the sponge cushions underneath.
• Air-dried and then combed: let the partially cleaned areas dry naturally. After it is dry, gently comb it with a velvet brush to make the re-erected fiber blend perfectly with the surrounding fabric without any trace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Velvet sofa set in the end can not wash?

A: It can be washed, provided that W or WS is written on the washing label. When it comes to this label, it is safe to wash it in cold water. But if it is marked with S, it can only be sent to dry cleaning.

Q: Can you throw it directly into the washing machine?

Answer: As long as it is a synthetic velvet marked W or WS, it is no problem. However, remember to turn over, use cold water, and be sure to turn on the gentle mode.

Q: Can I put it in the dryer after washing?

A: Absolutely not. The hot air from the dryer will burn the fluff to death and cause the fabric to shrink severely. The best way is to spread the air dry.

Q: What exactly is a sofa set?

Answer: The sofa cover is like a 1 custom-made removable jacket, which can be easily put on the sofa to prevent stains, wear and tear, and pets from scratching.

Q: What is the difference between it and soft bag furniture?

Answer: The soft bag fabric is nailed to the wooden frame of the furniture and cannot be taken down. The sofa cover, like putting on and taking off clothes, can be stripped off and thrown into the washing machine at any time.