Things You'll Need:
- Steam cleaning machine with a hand-held attachment
- Upholstery cleaning solution, liquid laundry soap or liquid dish soap
- Fan or ceiling fan
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Step 1
Take off the cushions and vacuum the sofa frame and cushions thoroughly to remove all dust and loose soil.
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Step 2
Fill the reservoir of the steam cleaning machine with hot water.
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Step 3
Add furniture cleaning solution. Liquid laundry soap or dish soap can be used instead of furniture cleaning solution. Add ¼ cup per gallon of water.
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Step 4
Use the hand-held attachment on the steam cleaning machine to clean each of the cushions on top, bottom and sides.
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Step 5
Go back over each cushion with the suction to remove as much of the water as possible.
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Step 6
Turn the cushions over a few times so they dry completely on each side before placing them back on the sofa.
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Step 7
Use the hand-held attachment on the steam cleaning machine to wash the sofa frame on all surfaces.
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Step 8
Go back over the entire sofa to remove as much of the water as possible.
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Step 9
Allow the sofa to dry completely before placing the cushions back on the frame.