Home hacks: Effortlessly clean your couch with baking soda
Cleaning the couch is one of those household tasks we often put off. However, by using three simple ingredients, you can quickly get rid of stubborn stains from upholstery. How can you do it? We explain.
20 November 2024 17:01
We all dream of an impeccably clean couch that looks great and is free from bacteria and allergens. Although many specialized cleaning agents are available on the market, many people choose to clean their upholstery using home methods. How can a couch be cleaned without store-bought products? A homemade paste will help.
How to clean a couch with a baking soda paste?
How to prepare a homemade baking soda paste? Everything you need can be found in your kitchen: baking soda, lemon juice, and lukewarm water. That's all it takes to create an effective cleaning product that can handle most stains.
To prepare the paste, mix two teaspoons of baking soda with juice squeezed from half a lemon and add a small amount of water until it reaches a paste-like consistency. The paste should be thick enough to stay on the fabric's surface without fully soaking into it.
Once you've prepared the baking soda paste, it's time to apply it, which is a crucial step in cleaning the upholstery. Firstly, it's worth testing the paste on a less visible part of the fabric to ensure it doesn't damage or discolour the material.
How to use the baking soda paste: Apply a layer of paste to visible stains, gently rubbing in circular motions. Be careful not to use too much. Then, let the paste dry and remove it from the upholstery surface with a paper towel.
How to keep your couch clean?
Maintaining a couch doesn't have to be time-consuming. Keeping the upholstery in good condition takes a few minutes each day. First, try to avoid eating on the couch. However, if you can't resist, use tissues to immediately remove stains and food residue. This will prevent difficult-to-remove stains from forming on the upholstery.