How To Clean Non-Removable Chair Cushions?

After your bed, your sofa is probably one of your house’s most well-loved and often-used furniture items. But as you spend most of your time on the couch, it can be easy to build up dirt and stains. So, keeping your chair couch cushions clean is essential to make them odor and germ-free.

Removable cushion covers can be easy to wash. You can throw them in the washing machine or wash them by hand. But if they are non-removable, it is more complex to clean.

Now, the question that could be going through your head is, is it even possible to clean them? Yes, it is a daunting task. But you can also keep them neat and clean by following some tips and tricks. But how do clean non-removable chair cushions that don’t come off for machine washing? If you want ideas on approaching this problem, you’ll have to read this entire blog. So, let’s start the discussion!

Key Takeaways

• Before cleaning, you must read the tag attached to your cushion.
• You can vacuum your non-removable cushions to clean the dirt, dust and pet’s hair.
• You can add baking soda or vinegar to make a cleaning solution.
• You can remove oil strains by putting cornstarch on it.

How to identify the fabric of your chair cushions?

Cushions’ covers may be crafted from a wide variety of materials. Therefore, it is essential first to identify their material. Otherwise, the fabrics can be damaged.

Cushion covers come with a washing code. Therefore, you must read the tag attached to your sofa. Once you can decode that washing code, you will be able to ascertain whether you can clean it with soap-water, liquid solvent, or steam cleaning. 

The letter codes seen on furniture tags are as follows:

1. Almost all chair cushions you can clean with water-based products. But some chair covers are not water resistant. So, if the “W” word is written on your cushion packaging, you can wash it in water with couch cleaners like foam, detergent, or shampoos. However, the “W” word doesn’t mean you can wash them in the machine. Your cushion cover can be machine washed only if directed to do so. 
2. The next washing code is “S.” This code indicates only dry cleaning is allowed for your fabric. Again, you can use liquid for this type of fabric, but the liquid must be a water-free solvent.
3. The “W/S” code indicates that the cushion fabric can clean with water-based products and water-free solvents. For example, you can use shampoo, mild detergent, and a mild dry-cleaning solvent to wash these fabrics. Moreover, you must completely avoid these fabrics soaking in soap-based water or liquid solvent. 
4. Some fabrics cannot wash in water or dry liquid solvent. So how can you clean them? The only way to clean these types of fabrics that you can vacuum, light brushing, or beating. The code of these fabrics is “X.” 

Sometimes in your care instruction tag, no code is mentioned in there. That means you purchase your cushion cover with no code. You can test a small portion of the cushion before putting it in for a complete wash.

How to clean your non-removable chair cushions?

After identifying your cushion material, now is the time to clean your non-removable chair cushions. Many cushions have no zip to remove covers, so they are challenging to wash. Because you must be careful of the foam inside your cushion and your cushion covers fabric. How you wash your cushion covers decides your cushion’s cleanness and longevity.

Here are some processes to wash your cushion covers:

Vacuum Cleaner

If there is any dust, hair, or debris on your cushion cover, you may remove it using a vacuum cleaner. In addition, you can purchase a vacuum cleaner that cleans dry and wet waste like dust, debris, wet waste, or spills.

First, take your vacuum cleaner and attach the dusting head to remove the dust, hair, and grime from the cushion by slowly running the vacuum over tiny areas. Next, you can attach the upholstery brush to gather dust, hair, and food particles from your cushion, helping you get into every nook and cranny. Finally, you can wipe your cushion with a soaked sponge of detergent and water. Before that, you must read the instruction for using detergent on your cushions. Then, for a pleasant smell, you can use the freshener spray. 

Steam Cleaner

The cushions of your couch may be given a thorough cleaning using a steam cleaner. This cleaner is perfect for “S” tag fabrics. It is a steam cleaner that uses heat to clean your couches so you can quickly disinfect your cushions. Moreover, you move the steam cleaner over the cushions in a small portion with rapid movement. So, the steam can able to reach deep into the couch cushions. Finally, you should put on your fan or keep your couch in the sun so your wet cushions can dry after steaming.

See Also: Do Dry Cleaners Clean Couch Cushions?

How to remove stubborn spots from your non-removable chair cushions?

You can drop anything accidentally, which causes stains on your sofa cushions. These spots can be stubborn and cannot remove easily. So, depending on what you spilled and the fabric, you can choose the cleaning process. So how can you clean these stubborn spots to remove them from your non-removable chair cushions? The following are some methods for cleaning the stains off your sofa cushions:

Remove all excess spills

First, you need to brush all dirt from your chair. Now take a dry cloth to bolt up the extra spill if it is liquid. Next, to clean your cushion coverings, all you need is a butter knife or a spatula. But be careful not to scrap too hard and ruin the fabric

Use cold water to wipe

Once you have removed all the excess, bolt the area with a damp cloth. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the area, as doing so will raise the stain.

Wash the stain

Some spots can remove by simply washing them with water. However, some stains are so stubborn. They do not go with one wash. So, you can make a solution of detergent mist in that spot. To create this solution, you need 1.25 ml detergent or commercial stainer remover according to your fabric to one cup of warm water and mix it before using it. Then put some solution on the spot and take a sponge to dub on it carefully. Now is the time to wash this area to remove soapy water. Leave this solution for seven to twelve minutes before washing it. Now wipe this solution with a wet cloth. This time you only use water to clean this soapy place. You repeat the process if this stubborn stain does not go. 

Use some freshener to remove awful odor

With a detergent solution, you can only remove stains; however, these stains have some bed smells too. So, to remove those smells, you can use fresheners. This freshener also helps you disinfect your couch if any remains after washing. For freshener, you can use a baking soda with paste mixture, vinegar with cold water combo, or commercial fabric deodorizing spray. Before you use these solutions, spray on a non-visible portion to see the fabric’s reaction. Otherwise, you can also read the manual on what they suggest for using a freshening product. 

Remember the washing code when putting detergent or freshener on your non-removable chair cushion. Otherwise, improper cleaning products may harm the material.

Dry it completely

The final step is to dry this moist area completely. For this, you need to take a towel to soak the excess water, then leave it to air dry. Meanwhile, you can turn on the fan. Then, take the sofa in your garden to make it dry under the sun.

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What are the common stains that can be on your non-removable sofa?

Non-removable chair cushions are so sensitive for cleaning. In addition, some stains are so difficult to remove. Even sometimes, it does not go after washing. So, how to remove the most common stains from sofa cushions is described in further detail below.

Cleaning urine out of the cushions of the couch

If you have small kiddos or pets, they expected to pee on your sofa. But you can bring your couch back to normal just follow a few steps. At first, you take a dry towel to soak extra pee from your non-removable chair cushion. Next, put a cleaning solution (the combination of one cup of vinegar and four cups of water) on this spot and use a cloth to scrub the existing pee. Now put some backing soda on it and then cover it with a towel for at least six hours to allow it dry. After that, vacuum to remove this backing soda from the couch. Finally, spray some freshener to eliminate all urine smell from your couch.

Cleaning vomiting out of the cushions of the couch

To remove vomiting stains from your couch, lightly brush them over the surface. Remove any remaining spot with a damp cloth or sponge and blot dry with a clean towel. The next step is to use baking soda and then wait for it to dry Let the area air dry after using an cleanser to remove the stain.

Cleaning chewing gum

If you have little children at home, chewing gum on your sofa is ordinary. So how can you clean it? You can simply clean it with an ice cube. This ice cube freezes your chewing gum, making it hard and then it is easy to take off. 

Cleaning oily stains

Sometimes we eat food while sitting on our sofa watching TV programs. So, it is common for food to slip out of our hands and end up on the sofa. This can be the reason for oil stains on your non-removable chair cushions. To remove this spot, put some cornstarch on it. Then, after fifteen to twenty minutes, you vacuum it to remove the cornstarch. 

Cleaning ink stains

The most annoying stain is the ink stain. This stain is tough to remove from your non-removable chair cushion. First, mix a few teaspoons of vinegar and liquid soap with water to clean this stain. Next, wet a microfiber cloth by soaking it in the solution. Then apply this cloth to the stains and leave it for five minutes. Now take a dry and clean towel to dab on the ink stains. You can also use alcohol and spirit to remove these ink stains.

How to maintain your non-removable chair cushions?

As we discussed before, non-removable cushions are difficult to clean. If you do not clean these cushions regularly, you may have to change them frequently. So, you can extend the life of your couch cushions and keep them looking new by following these simple steps.

First, vacuum your cushions to remove all dust, dirt, and pet hair from your non-removable chair cushions. Then use a brush to clean both sides of the cushions carefully. Cleaning the sofa this way can help revive its natural shine. You can also rotate the chair cushion to avoid dust that may settle into your cushions. You should flip your cushions once a week if you use them daily. Finally, at least once a week, use a nap rubbing cloth to brush the top of the couch. This way, you can keep your non-removable chair cushions, give them a new look, and make them long-lasting.

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FAQs

Final Thoughts

If you spill anything on your beloved couch, it may be a painful experience. Moreover, it’s unattractive, and you may wonder whether you can restore your sofa if you try to remove it. Fortunately, we have many options to deal with those stains. For example, you can use commercial detergent and home remedies equipment like baking soda and vinegar. This article describes each kind of stain, its treatment method, and what you can apply to your non-removable chair cushions.