Velvet is one of the finest materials there is, and having a velvet sofa bed offers many advantages. It's pleasant to the touch, aesthetically pleasing, and silky. It's also an insulating covering; it effectively captures and retransmits heat. It's therefore ideal on a sofa for long winter evenings. Finally, it reflects light perfectly, making the velvet sofa bed the centerpiece of your living room. But what should you do if it gets a stain? Since velvet is still a fairly fragile material, how do you properly care for your velvet sofa bed? Below, you'll find the best tips for cleaning your velvet sofa bed.
Maintaining a velvet sofa bed
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; only use a fabric brush. A brush that is too stiff risks damaging the fabric. You can also vacuum it, but be careful not to scrub too hard.
How to clean a stain on a velvet sofa bed
If the stain on your velvet sofa or armchair isn't too serious, you can use talcum powder. To do this, simply cover the sofa with talcum powder, leave it on 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.
Washing the covers of your velvet sofa bed: Can you wash velvet in the washing machine?
If your sofa bed has a removable cover, you can machine wash it, taking a few precautions. Use the gentlest cycle available on your washing machine (usually the delicate or wool cycle will be the most suitable) and set the spin cycle to the lowest setting. 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 washing machine.
It is recommended to wash your cover separately, and do not wash it with other laundry. Nylon fabrics tend to 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'll need to free up some space to dry it. We recommend drying it horizontally (on a table, for example) to avoid any wrinkles. Remember to turn the cover over regularly so both sides dry thoroughly. Once the cover is completely dry, you can place it back on your sofa.
Protecting your velvet sofa bed
Waterproof and stain-resistant protective solutions for a velvet sofa bed
Maintenance kit: velvet protection and cleaner
If you want to protect your sofa and avoid having to deep clean it every time you do a stain, there are some very effective protection solutions. You can use the Convertible Center waterproofing and stain-resistant maintenance kit, which consists of two products: a fabric protector and a fabric 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 risk to 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've applied the fabric protector, it will permanently adhere to the velvet fibers, and in case of a stain, you'll have the second fabric cleaner to apply. Apply the product generously to a cloth and rub the stain for optimal results.
Blankets and cushions to protect your velvet sofa bed
If you'd like, you can also opt for throws and cushions to cover your velvet sofa bed . Throws and cushions will add a cozy feel to the room while protecting the sofa bed.
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