Why Microfiber Sofas Are Becoming So Popular
Microfiber sofas are becoming popular because they offer easy
maintenance. Increasingly, homes are incorporating microfiber
sofas into their decoration schemes. Microfiber is the tiniest
man made fiber possible with today's technology. It is one
hundred times finer than a human hair. It is very popular
because fabrics produced from microfiber are soft, lightweight,
and easy to care for. Additionally, the fibers leave no lint or
dust, so they are highly recommended for allergy sufferers.
These fibers are used to create clothing, cleaning cloths,
polishing cloths, and all types of furniture including
headboards, chairs, and sofas. Cleaning a microfiber sofa should
not be a difficult process.
Microfiber, by its very nature, is stain resistant. As a result,
stain products like Scotch Guard or other fabric protection
materials are usually unnecessary with this type of sofa. Some
furniture retail outlets offer protection plans that will help
with stain resistance, so if that is one of your big concerns,
contact your retailer to see if a protection plan is right for
you. For general cleaning, though, a drop or two of mild
detergent, like dish soap or laundry detergent, combined with a
bit of water should clean your microfiber sofa in no time. Odors
like urine can be easily eliminated by blotting the stain with
white vinegar and distilled water, applying baking soda, then
vacuuming. For the most part, cleaning will be an easy process
if it is true microfiber. Imposter materials, though, may be
more difficult to clean.
The majority of microfiber sofas use polyester as the base
fabric because it has the ability to absorb color better than
other materials. As a result of this chemical process, the color
is forced to stay in the fiber, and no other treatments will
ever be necessary. It may be necessary to occasionally have your
microfiber sofa steam cleaned. It is fairly safe, but a
professional cleaning service might not only do the best
cleaning job, but also do the best job of protecting your
microfiber sofa. Finally, to clean lint from your sofa, a simple
lint roller (the kind that is sticky) should be the best option.
Vacuuming might help in some cases as well.