Velvet is one of the noblest materials there is and having a velvet sofa bed offers many advantages. It is already pleasant to the touch, aesthetic, and silky. It is also an insulating coating, it effectively captures heat and retransmits it. On a sofa it is therefore ideal for long winter evenings. Finally, it perfectly reflects light, which makes the velvet sofa bed the centerpiece of your living room. But what to do when it has a stain? Velvet is still a fairly fragile material, how to properly maintain your velvet sofa bed? Below you will find the best tips for cleaning your velvet sofa bed.
1/ Maintaining a velvet convertible sofa
A. Brush your velvet sofa bed regularly
Like your other furniture, your velvet sofa can easily collect dust. It is therefore advisable to brush it regularly to prevent dust from accumulating on it. However, be careful with the brush you use; you should only use a textile brush. A brush that is too stiff may damage the fabric. You can also vacuum, but be careful not to scrub too much.
B. How to clean a stain on a velvet sofa bed
If the stain on your velvet sofa or armchair is not too serious, you can use talcum powder. To do this, simply cover the sofa with talcum powder, leave it to act overnight and vacuum the velvet the next morning.
Here's how to deep clean your velvet sofa:
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Apply the talc to your entire sofa.
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Wear gloves and rub the sofa so that the velvet is completely covered, you can insist on the areas that have stains
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Leave it on for at least 5 hours, and if possible overnight for better effectiveness.
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Vacuum your sofa the next morning and it will be like new.
C. Washing the covers of your velvet sofa bed: Can velvet be machine washed?
If your sofa bed has a removable cover, you can machine wash the cover, taking a few precautions. Use the gentlest program on your washing machine (usually the delicate or wool program will be the most suitable) and set the spin to minimum. Be careful with the temperature! It should not exceed 30°C. If your cover is really dirty, treat the stain with talcum powder beforehand by repeating the previous step before putting the cover in the machine.
It is advisable to wash your cover separately, especially do not wash it with other laundry. Nylon fabrics tend to leave lint, and cotton fabrics can discolor. To avoid any risk, it is recommended to wash your cover alone.
After washing your sofa bed cover, you need to free up some space to dry it. We recommend drying it horizontally (on a table for example) which will avoid any creases. Don't forget to turn the cover over regularly so that both sides dry well. Once the cover is completely dry, you can reposition it on your sofa.
2 / Protect your velvet sofa bed
Waterproof and stain-resistant protection solutions for a velvet convertible sofa
Maintenance kit: velvet protection and cleaner
If you want to protect your sofa, and avoid having to clean it thoroughly with each stain, you should know that there are very effective protection solutions. You can actually use our waterproofing and anti-stain maintenance kit composed of two products: a textile protector and a textile cleaner. These two products are water-based and will not change the appearance or texture of the fabric. These products are also harmless to humans and animals: no risks for our four-legged friends who might be in the same room.
How to use the Convertible Center maintenance kit?
First, apply the fabric protector. Once you have applied the fabric protector, it will hold permanently on the velvet fibers, and in case of a stain you will have the second fabric cleaner to apply. Apply the product generously on a cloth, and rub the stain for optimal results.
Blankets and cushions to protect your velvet sofa bed
If you wish, you can also opt for throws and cushions to cover your velvet sofa bed. The throws and cushions will bring a side.
