How to Clean Microfiber Leather Couches

How to Clean Microfiber Leather Couches
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Mar 12, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Properly maintaining the couch will take just a few minutes of your time during your regular housekeeping routine and can be done with simple household cleaning items.

Things You Will Need

  • Vacuum
  • Mild soap
  • Water
  • Cleaning rag
  • Old toothbrush
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  1. Vacuum the microfiber leather couch regularly to collect loose dirt and crumbs. This will allow the couch to remain looking like new, plus collect residue as it develops, making the cleaning process much easier.

  2. Pour 1 cup of water into a bowl with 1 Tbsp. of mild soap such as dish soap or laundry detergent.

  3. Whisk the soapy water to create a large portion of soap suds.

  4. Scoop the suds with a cleaning rag, then rub onto the microfiber leather surface. Using just the suds will eliminate the introduction of excess moisture, which will potentially cause water marks and stains to develop.

  5. Repeat the whisking and soap suds application until you have cleaned the entire couch.

  6. Scrub the suds into heavily soiled areas with an old toothbrush. This will also allow you to scrub small crevices that are hard to clean with the cloth rag by itself.

The Drip Cap

  • Microfiber leather is a soft, durable fabric that is commonly used in sofas and other furniture pieces.
  • The microfiber is tightly woven and designed to repel stains and discoloration, making it a perfect fabric choice for upholstery that will constantly be used in the home.
  • Whisk the soapy water to create a large portion of soap suds.

Photo Credits

used toothbrush image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com

used toothbrush image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com

Mel Frank

Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of…

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