How to Clean Suede Sofa?

Hello Eijaz, I have a suede sofa in my living room, which I clean every month. So, I can share the process with you, you’ll be able to understand how to clean suede sofa at home. 

For the process, I use isopropyl alcohol and spray it over the sofa. Along with this, I use a sponge dipped in water to effectively clean the fabric. The method works well for me and I can share the complete method with you. 

How to Clean Suede Couch at Home?

Here is the method you can follow:

1. Take a vacuum cleaner and remove and run it over the sofa. 

2. Then, take isopropyl alcohol and transfer it into a spray bottle. Take a small bucket and fill it with cold water.

3. Begin at the top of the sofa and spray the fabric with the alcohol. Soon after, scrub the sofa with a sponge. It is important that you scrub the sofa while the fabric is damp.

4. Use clean water to rinse the sponge when you scrub the sofa. Wring it well after you dip it in water and then scrub the surface.

5. Let the sofa air dry. Once the sofa has dried, vacuum it using an upholstery brush.

This is all I have to share with you. I hope you find these steps useful.

My husband had bought a suede sofa a couple of years ago and recently, when I saw a dark stain on it, I started wondering how to clean suede sofa at home. A suede sofa is upholstered in a soft, textured material obtained from the inner layer of leather. Extra precautions should be taken for its cleaning. I therefore took no risk and opted for a mild solution of white vinegar and water to clean it. Let me share the process here in detail.

How Do You Clean a Suede Sofa?

Cleaning a suede sofa is not very hard. You can clean it just like you clean an ordinary leather sofa. You just need to take extra care and use a mild cleaning solution to avoid damaging it. Here is my suggestion on how to clean suede sofa:

• You must begin by gently brushing the suede with a soft-bristled brush to remove loose dirt and restore the nap.

• Then use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to suction away any remaining dirt and debris.

• Start addressing the stains next by blotting them with a clean, dry cloth. 

• For stubborn stains, mix equal parts white vinegar and water, dampen a cloth, and gently blot the stain.

• You can also use a handheld steam cleaner to refresh and sanitise the suede. Make sure you hold the nozzle at a safe distance to prevent damage.

• You can consider applying a suede protector spray to prevent future stains and water damage.

You can use a mild, market-bought sofa cleaning solution as well but make sure you test a small area first as an experiment before spreading it all over the sofa.

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