Cleaning Silk Furniture Upholstery

Silk is used for furniture upholstery and it looks luxurious and aesthetic fabric when used in homes. Silk fabrics is made of protein fibres and it is smooth and yet durable when used for furniture upholstery. However silk is delicate fabrics and you need to clean and maintain it properly to prevent damage. The fabrics easily shrink and fade when treated with water so you need to use minimal quantities in order to avoid damaging your furniture upholstery. We have prepared for you more great tips to help you maintain and clean properly silk fabrics.

How to Clean Stains From Silk Furniture Upholstery

It is important to keep in mind that when cleaning silk furniture upholstery you need to test the cleaning solution on a small hidden piece of the fabrics to make sure it does not spot or fade. Avoid using bleach or any bleach based products and harsh detergent on silk fabrics, because they could make the colours fade.

To create the cleaning solution use 2 tablespoons of non-alkaline mild detergent or baby shampoo and 1 gallon warm water and mix them together in a bucket.

Use a clean soft piece of cloth or sponge to dip into the solution. Wring it out to remove most of the water and gently dab the stained area of the solution. Start from the edges of the stain and slowly move to the centre of the area. If necessary rinse the cloth again in the cleaning agent.

Fill in another bucket with clean cool water – approximately 1 gallon water and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.

Use another clean piece of cloth and dip it into the water-vinegar cleaning mixture. Wring the cloth out again to remove most of the moisture and bot the stained area to remove any remaining soap. You may need to repeat this action several times and rinse the cloth into the bucket.

When you have finished cleaning the stained area, you need to absorb as much of the moisture as possible. Use a clean dry towel to blot the area. Leave the area to air dry and never leave the sink furniture upholstery to dry in direct sunlight.

If you find it challenging to clean silk furniture upholstery you may combine the cleaning of carpets and furniture upholstery and hire professional cleaning services to help you freshen up your home and protect the carpets and the furniture.