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		<title>By: Amy</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-82765</link>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have had cream microfiber furniture for 6 years now, but I have never had it cleaned. Certain spots on the couch where we sit more are really dirty. What should I clean it with? There are certain stains I need to get out but it needs to be cleaned more or less all over.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have had cream microfiber furniture for 6 years now, but I have never had it cleaned. Certain spots on the couch where we sit more are really dirty. What should I clean it with? There are certain stains I need to get out but it needs to be cleaned more or less all over.</p>
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		<title>By: Lucy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lucy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have a microfiber furniture, which use to clean up beautifully.  However, my problem is I am constantly cleaning my furniture because time we sit on it, it show grease stains from our heads.  I was cleaning furniture with plain water or dawn detergent or 409.  Is anything out there that will help me from constanly cleaning?  Should furniture be replaced?  I have had the furniture cleaned by professionals and they used scotchgard, but, still the problem remains.  It just want stay clean, just daily sitting brings on the problem.  Sofa and chairs looks bad.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a microfiber furniture, which use to clean up beautifully.  However, my problem is I am constantly cleaning my furniture because time we sit on it, it show grease stains from our heads.  I was cleaning furniture with plain water or dawn detergent or 409.  Is anything out there that will help me from constanly cleaning?  Should furniture be replaced?  I have had the furniture cleaned by <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning" style="color:#000066;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">professionals</a> and they used scotchgard, but, still the problem remains.  It just want stay clean, just daily sitting brings on the problem.  Sofa and chairs looks bad.</p>
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		<title>By: Mom of Three</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mom of Three</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>My sofa cushions wrinkled after washing. How do I smooth them out again. My sofa looks so old and I have only had it for 6 months.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My sofa cushions wrinkled after washing. How do I smooth them out again. My sofa looks so old and I have only had it for 6 months.</p>
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		<title>By: Richard</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-63954</link>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have been cleaning upholstery for 25 years. Some of the above methods are tried and true. The others you shouldn&#039;t do at all. Excess soaps not rinsed clean from the fibers will attract dirt quickly. Dry soaps rubbed into a piece of microfiber can not be removed completely in the dry state. It will attract dirt and body oils. If you have a dry clean only fabric and especially microfiber go to Walmart and buy a can of dry cleaning fluid. It works pretty well and doesn&#039;t cost that much. If it isn&#039;t dry clean only, which 95% of all microfibers are wet cleanable, use good mild detergent whip it into a foam apply it to the furniture and scrub with a very soft bristle brush. Do not use a finger nail brush they will do damage to the fibers eventually. After scrubbing rinse out the soap with a light mist of water and remove the excess with a wet dry vac. Do this multiple times to remove all soap. The more you get out the longer it will stay clean. If it leaves a circle guess what, you have filth in your fabric that is causing that and general cleaning of the entire piece is required. 

The comment on WD-40 is hilarious!!! Never use a petroleum distillate of any kind other than perc or dry cleaning fluid on any fabric or carpet. On top of stripping the protective coating on fabrics it will wreak havoc on the foam padding beneath it. Not to mention you will now have to remove the wd-40 from the padding and the fabric unless you like dirty spots on your furniture. it is oil. Oil is something to get out not put in. If you have an oil based stain use a natural citrus solvent these can be purchased at any Walmart or discount store. Goof off has one and similar products. Make sure you dilute it to the lowest point you can to clean the stain but not damage the fiber. Full strength is too strong. Apply it only to the surface with a cloth and use a soft brush to remove the stain. Rinse thoroughly multiple times until no residue is left. A great spotter for furniture is a mild ammonia solution. Works on body oils, grease and general soiling. Remember to, on light color fabrics the lower the ph the better. In other words don&#039;t use soap that is too strong.  If you have to use strong soaps on light colors then use a vinegar solution to neutralize the higher ph of the soaps. As with soap rinse it well although not much care is needed when removing the vinegar solution as a neutralizer. Using the items in your kitchen cabinet can be a money saving thing. When your furniture is soiled heavily though there is a reason they say call a professional. Oh and by the way if you use hair spray to get out ink just remember to get the hairspray out to. It can be a pain to get out as well if you really get it out. Dry cleaning fluids with paint and ink removers in them work so much better but the general public doesn&#039;t have access to those chemicals as a premix so we will leave that to a professional as well.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been cleaning upholstery for 25 years. Some of the above methods are tried and true. The others you shouldn&#8217;t do at all. Excess soaps not rinsed clean from the fibers will attract dirt quickly. Dry soaps rubbed into a piece of microfiber can not be removed completely in the dry state. It will attract dirt and body oils. If you have a dry clean only fabric and especially microfiber go to Walmart and buy a can of <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/DryCleaningFluid" style="color:#000066;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/DryCleaningFluid';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dry cleaning fluid</a>. It works pretty well and doesn&#8217;t cost that much. If it isn&#8217;t dry clean only, which 95% of all microfibers are wet cleanable, use good mild detergent whip it into a foam apply it to the furniture and scrub with a very soft bristle brush. Do not use a finger nail brush they will do damage to the fibers eventually. After scrubbing rinse out the soap with a light mist of water and remove the excess with a wet dry vac. Do this multiple times to remove all soap. The more you get out the longer it will stay clean. If it leaves a circle guess what, you have filth in your fabric that is causing that and general cleaning of the entire piece is required. </p>
<p>The comment on WD-40 is hilarious!!! Never use a petroleum distillate of any kind other than perc or <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/DryCleaningFluid" style="color:#000066;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/DryCleaningFluid';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dry cleaning fluid</a> on any fabric or carpet. On top of stripping the protective coating on fabrics it will wreak havoc on the foam padding beneath it. Not to mention you will now have to remove the wd-40 from the padding and the fabric unless you like dirty spots on your furniture. it is oil. Oil is something to get out not put in. If you have an oil based stain use a natural citrus solvent these can be purchased at any Walmart or discount store. Goof off has one and similar products. Make sure you dilute it to the lowest point you can to clean the stain but not damage the fiber. Full strength is too strong. Apply it only to the surface with a cloth and use a soft brush to remove the stain. Rinse thoroughly multiple times until no residue is left. A great spotter for furniture is a mild ammonia solution. Works on body oils, grease and general soiling. Remember to, on light color fabrics the lower the ph the better. In other words don&#8217;t use soap that is too strong.  If you have to use strong soaps on light colors then use a vinegar solution to neutralize the higher ph of the soaps. As with soap rinse it well although not much care is needed when removing the vinegar solution as a neutralizer. Using the items in your kitchen cabinet can be a money saving thing. When your furniture is soiled heavily though there is a reason they say call a <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning" style="color:#000066;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">professional</a>. Oh and by the way if you use hair spray to get out ink just remember to get the hairspray out to. It can be a pain to get out as well if you really get it out. Dry cleaning fluids with paint and ink removers in them work so much better but the general public doesn&#8217;t have access to those chemicals as a premix so we will leave that to a <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning" style="color:#000066;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/smcleaning';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">professional</a> as well.</p>
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		<title>By: Ciera</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-63903</link>
		<dc:creator>Ciera</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I read Stephanie Stewart&#039;s comment about her mother-in-law using aerosol hairspray to remove sharpie from her microfiber couch and tried it, except, I used this trick to remove nail polish. It worked wonderfully!!!! I was hesitant at first because I didn&#039;t want to make it any worse, but i have absolutely no regrets! I recommend this to everyone!! :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I read Stephanie Stewart&#8217;s comment about her mother-in-law using aerosol hairspray to remove sharpie from her microfiber couch and tried it, except, I used this trick to remove nail polish. It worked wonderfully!!!! I was hesitant at first because I didn&#8217;t want to make it any worse, but i have absolutely no regrets! I recommend this to everyone!! <img src='http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: Linda</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-62594</link>
		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Washed my red cushion and pillow covers in the washer, I am very pleased with the way they turned out.  Used Arm and Hammer detergent with baking soda and my home made fabric softener (white vinegar, baking soda and scented oil).  Please check out on line instructions before using this.

Dried them inside out on the clothes line.  Once the inside was dry, turned them right-side out to dry.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washed my red cushion and pillow covers in the washer, I am very pleased with the way they turned out.  Used Arm and Hammer detergent with baking soda and my home made fabric softener (white vinegar, baking soda and scented oil).  Please check out on line instructions before using this.</p>
<p>Dried them inside out on the clothes line.  Once the inside was dry, turned them right-side out to dry.</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-36297</link>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>My grandson sat on a chair and his diaper rash ointment leaked onto my brand new chair. I have read the hints for cleaning but wasn&#039;t sure what to use with an oil-based substance.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My grandson sat on a chair and his diaper rash ointment leaked onto my brand new chair. I have read the hints for cleaning but wasn&#8217;t sure what to use with an oil-based substance.</p>
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		<title>By: Debbi</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-24252</link>
		<dc:creator>Debbi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How do you get lip gloss off of a microfiber light brown couch?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you get lip gloss off of a microfiber light brown couch?</p>
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		<title>By: Julie</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-15590</link>
		<dc:creator>Julie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How do you clean a burn mark left by a hot hair straightener??  It left a black mark on my taupe microfiber couch.  Help!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you clean a burn mark left by a hot hair straightener??  It left a black mark on my taupe microfiber couch.  Help!!</p>
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		<title>By: Joel</title>
		<link>http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-microfiber-furniture/#comment-13461</link>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 15:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Joel, look up your couch online, and find other retailers who sell it.  That&#039;s how I found out.  

I did not see the tags.  Otherwise, I would have called the store who sold it to me.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Joel, look up your couch online, and find other retailers who sell it.  That&#8217;s how I found out.  </p>
<p>I did not see the tags.  Otherwise, I would have called the store who sold it to me.</p>
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