How to rehab doggie couch?

Hi, we inherited a nice green velvet couch from the previous inhabitant of our apartment but it is covered in white dog hair and smells of hound. The cushion covers have no cleaning information on them. Is it possible to surface clean to make it nice again or do I have to take the covers off and take my chances with the washing machine or dry cleaner? Thank you!

How to rehab doggie couch?

I would not suggest putting velvet in the washing machine this will only ruin the fabric, you can take off the dog hair by wearing a rubber glove and moisten it then just wipe over the couch and the hair will come off with the glove then just take off the hair off the glove with your fingers there is also another way to remove dog hair and that is to purchase a horse wash glove it is made of rubber and has little finger like nodules all over it you can moisten the glove and wipe over it just as I explained above with other tip You can also use a used dryer sheet just fold it over in your hand and wipe over the couch it will pull off the hair when cloth gets full just pull off the hair or replace with a new dryer sheet if you want to freshen the couch just use a fresh dryer sheet and rub over the couch it will clean and freshen also and leave a wonderful scent in the room

Clean carpets and upholstery

Lift out stains from carpeting and upholstery by sponging them with 1 cup clear ammonia in 1/2 gallon (2 liters) warm water. Let dry thoroughly, and repeat if needed.

whipped" laundry detergent. You just take a scoop of powdered detergent, add a bit of water and whip it in the blender. Take a cleaning rag, get a little of this whipped stuff and clean it gently. Afterwards to "rinse" take a clean wet rag and wipe down any leftover residue from your upholstery. I also use a small fan to help it dry. I've also heard of doing this with shampoo.

OxyClean. I mixed it up according to the instructions and went over my entire sofa in less than half an hour. My sofa came out almost as clean as new and I didn't even rinse it. At the end of summer I did it again and that sofa looks better than it did when I had it professionally cleaned! So for about an hour of my time and very little money I have an almost new piece of furniture.

I use an inexpensive product in my carpet cleaner for my carpets and upholstery. It works best on the toughest grime including cigarette smoke and residues. I use it on my walls, floors, stove and just about everywhere. But dilute it for items of color just in case fading may occur. The product is called "Mean Green". This is not to be confused with "simple green". It can be found at most dollar stores, Family Dollar, and Dollar Zones.

If you rent a rug doctor that has the upholstery attachment, put half the amount of Mean Green that the cleaner requires for upholstery. Do a test spot first, of course. You can do that by spraying a squirt from the bottle directly on an inconspicuous spot and wiping it with a damp white washcloth. If Mean Green won't get the stains out, I promise you, nothing will!

Woolite Good for Delicate Cleaning

I have cleaned upholstery with Woolite foam (aerosol), and it works well. I have also whipped Woolite liquid soap or mild dish detergent mixed with water into a foam. I then spread the foam on the upholstery, let it dry, vacuumed it off, and then wiped it off with a cloth lightly dampened with diluted vinegar to remove any soap residue. That worked well, too, and was cheaper and more ecologically sound

Baby Wipes Clean Upholsteryuse baby wipes to clean furniture. When I had my own child, and a whole new category of spills, I was amazed with how well it worked. There isn't too much water and soap, but enough to get stains and dirt out.

Spray Upholstery Cleaner Worked Great

I cleaned a couch with spray upholstery cleaner and it came out beautiful! It had been in a house with animals, so it smelled like dogs and cats, but after I cleaned it, it smelled good and looks like new! I did, however, follow the recommendation on the can and test a small spot on the back of the couch first to make sure it would not damage the upholstery! I think it cost me about $5.

I have found a gold mine! Get some "Tuff Stuff" at Wal-Mart, grocery, auto store etc. Try it on an inconspicuous spot for color fastness, then clean away! My husband has a recliner that is over 12 years old, sits in it every day and it got horrendously dirty. I had a couple professionals try to clean it, but to no avail. Dad told me about this stuff. I bought it, used it and that chair is as clean as the day it was bought! Use it on pet stains, clothing stains etc. It's fantastic stuff

I've learned for getting smells out of those fibers works just as well on other fibers and fabrics. Just mix water and vodka in a 1:1 ratio and spritz it right on. Works as well as commercial products like Febreeze. It evaporates quickly, leaving no alcohol-scent behind.

The Fake Febreeze Recipe

2 C. Fabric Softener

2 C. Baking Soda

4 C. warm water

Mix and place in a spritzing bottle. Use just like you would the expensive Febreeze from the store. If you want, you can use the unscented fabric softener and then add a few drops of essential oil to make it a scent that you prefer. I just use Snuggle.

Or you can sprinkle on Baking Soda and leave on for several hours then vacuum up this will leave your couch smelling fresh again even a little spray of undiluted White Vinegar will work just pour in a spray bottle and spray lightly over the couch and allow to dry

Good Luck !

How to rehab doggie couch?

Your Welcome and thank you for choosing my answer as best Report It

How to rehab doggie couch?

no idea but the way you worded the question was hilarious

How to rehab doggie couch?

I don't know a lot about velvet. My wife and I had a steam carpet cleaning company come out and clean our couch when our cat was sick and began peeing all over it. It worked quite well.

How to rehab doggie couch?

might as well try. its not like you paid for the couch so you really wouldnt be losing anything.

and its green and velvet.. kinda ugly, right?

How to rehab doggie couch?

Velvet Care and Cleaning

The most effective and safest way to clean velvet furniture is to have it professionally cleaned. However, if you do want to try it yourself, you can try mixing 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent with water, shake it up well, and apply the suds only. Apply only a small amount, and blot between applications. Be careful not to get the fabric very wet. If this is not effectively removing the stains, try using dry cleaning solvent. Be sure to keep everyone off the furniture for at least 24 hours after cleaning. Once it is clean, I would recommend treating it with Scotch Gard, or another fabric protector to make future cleanings much easier.:) Good Luck!