DIY How to Clean Your Sofa| SAVE MONEY!!!

Thinking about getting your sofa professionally cleaned? WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST! I'm going to show you how I cleaned my two sofas at home and saved a few hundred dollars.
Hope you get inspired by my video.Thanks for watching and Enjoy!
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[@jarquina]

It totally works, I have tested several cleaner, but surprisingly this works really well, I have a gray sofa similar to the one she's cleaning and almost all the stains disappear just a few remain, but I think if I do it again they will be gone. Thanks, great tip!

[@lauraathomethrifting]

Do you get water stains?

[@shabalavallee3691]

Mama Octopus I got and trying to fix it watching this video.. I always spot clean my sofa with some water and it never happened before 😩

[@pearlcrystal7802]

jarquina I left a water stain how do I get rid of that now ???

[@wendysapp9164]

We q we we we q a q

[@teresabelshaw4262]

How do you clean linen sofas without leaving wet stains?,

[@miwrendi1457]

Thank you so much for this. My mother never taught me how to clean these things and never showed me that the couch covers were washable. She would just scream and yell at me and call me an idiot. I spilled orange juice on my couch today and thought that i could just soak up the juice with paper towels but my mom saw and screamed at me. I literally watched this video in tear a while trying to fix it and it worked. You're a life saver. Thank you.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so very welcome! I'm so glad that my video was able to help you...Now you know that if you spill something on your couch, you have a quick remedy on hand. All the best to you and thanks for watching! 💓

[@moneymike2397]

Move out ASAP

[@Katiekay.]

I would be pissed off too! paper towels????

[@lauramartins63]

Your voice is so therapeutic, I feel so calm watching that video 😂 I’ll try that tip! Thanks so much ❤️

[@wlhawkin]

Thank YOU Leslie. You inspired me to attack my butter yellow sectional today. It's OLD, built in 2007. I've never had the guts to take off the cushions because they're such a tight fit so the chaise, which can't be flipped over, was grey and stained. Most of the stains were from wet dogs. Today, I took off the cushion covers and washed them in the machine. While that was happening, I scrubbed the grey stains with your potion of Dawn and water. I used the toothbrush and also a miracle fibre cloth. The chaise cover came out grey when I washed it, so I took the chance and sprayed the whole thing with the Dawn solution then gave it another go in the machine. It worked! No more grey wet dog stains. They're a tight fit, but my daughter was able to help me shove the cushions back in their covers. I am AMAZED. I had this cleaned by Citruso a few years ago and the guy couldn't get the stains out, still it cost me $300. Today it looks almost new! Thank you again.

[@kaylah579]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! i been trying to clean my couch for months. i never thought of dawn. i did use my carpet cleaner to help with water and suck out the dirt.. Looks brand new again!!!

[@thestevec]

I live in Australia and yes you just saved me over $300. Thank you very much!!!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're very welcome!

[@10kadiva]

Omg why am I just now noticing that my sofa’s cushions and pillows are all zippered 🤦🏽‍♀️thanks for this video 🤣

[@57mobird]

Me too! And I've had it for 15 years, haha!

[@starladixon9656]

Ikr

[@apriljohnson5350]

Is it hard to get the case back on

[@yvettejones4249]

Thank you for sharing Leslie. i saw someone clean their upholstered dining chair with 409 and a rag and it worked great.

[@candace9513]

I love this video! I was about to go spend a lot of money then I found your video. Your tips are so very useful! My sofas look amazing!

[@CharlesKellam]

Remarkable! You’re a blessing. My wife and I invested in a Zgallerie sectional a couple years ago and the wear n tear was driving us crazy! Popped em in the washer and kept on moving. Thank you Queen 🙏🏽

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Thank you for the kind words. So glad it worked out for you!

[@ann3mal]

So happy to have come across this video and this comment!! We purchased a z gallerie sectional almost 3 years ago. It was a light grey linen upholstery and I had no idea what I was getting to! On top of the constant pilling and the soiling of the couch, I thought that this was done for. I was getting desperate and got a cleaning quote. $600+!! I was really ready to toss this couch. Threw the covers in the washer and it’s like new!! Thank you so much for sharing your cleaning tips!

[@GaeChaeso]

It works very well, but the reason I love this video is that she has amazingly soft voice and she pronounce everything very clear! I was kinda screwed because of stains but all the stress were gone while listening her voice lol

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Thank you so much for the kind words 💓

[@barbaraheacox5027]

Thank you! I am procrastinating doing mine...but you made it look so easy to do!

[@mojirollar]

Thank you so much! I didn’t realize I could actually wash this in the machine. Mine is a red couch, so I washed it in cool water to avoid loosing colour and I did a quick dry in the dryer. It came out perfect!!

[@minayagami3479]

20 seconds into it and i already love this woman😍

[@hadrienguedel178]

30 sec in the video, already love how you present things !

[@henrickvartanian1648]

What a personable sunshine of a host, presenter, problem-solver you are. Thank you.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

How kind of you. Thank you Henrick!

[@mojo4293]

I'm cleaning my sofa tomorrow. Thank you for this post.

[@starladixon9656]

Lmao

[@silversebastianloh616]

I feel like it wasn't that bad at the start. But we like things to be super clean cuz it looks nice! Thank you for the video.

[@idbeaton]

I'm so excited to get home from work so I can clean my couch tonight. I had to do a spot clean on one of the cushions and all it did was reveal how filthy the rest of the upholstery was. Thanks so much!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so very welcome..Good luck!

[@kenzichap8967]

just got my first place and first couch. your video is short, sweet and to the point! thanks!!! ❤️

[@samuelntim-ayisi22]

Thank you very much . My sofa looks super clean now .

[@hannahcampbell8511]

I have ALWAYS done this. My old couch had removable seat cushions & cushion covers. But the backs didn’t remove at all so I eventually had to get a new one. Running a daycare is hard on my furniture. My new one I’ve never washed like this until just now so I hope it works ok & doesn’t mess them up. The backs are removable on this one! My son had horrible issues with potty training so on my old one I decided to buy 30gal trash bags & put the cushions in those bags then the covers over that to keep any funky smells from leaking into the actual cushion. Those sofa seat covers cleaned like a DREAM!! If the back would’ve been removable I could’ve kept it pristine forever. Hope my new one does the same !!

[@nomalizaazman]

First video popped up when I searched for fabic sofa cleaner, seriously, you are my ka-ching saver 😂 Thank you so much!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're so welcome!

[@navdoc25]

You literally just saved me time and money, first I got a quote from a cleaner company for $400-500, then I said I already have a bissell lift off cleaner so I’ll do it myself. So I started scrubbing and saw this video, and my cushions are zipped. I tried one pillow in the laundry and it was soooo much whiter than the one I was scrubbing. After that, I basically threw the whole damn couch in the machine, thank you 🙏🏽

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome!

[@blossomann3167]

Love it!

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

yes ! I wash my covers in the machine twice a year all the time. my daughter gave her same couch away years ago but I still have mine 16 yrs later :)

[@andreinasantiago7807]

Connie Murphy do you use regular detergent?

[@alnbravo3159]

What about drying I have air dry on my dryer or do you think just hang them to dry?

[@acidset]

@@alnbravo3159 hang to dry is fine

[@wendysmith3872]

Connie....what material is your sofa?

[@samanderson3011]

Great tutorial and wonderful delivery! Thank you!

[@nisrinadenita4978]

Thank you for sharing your idea. I'm gonna try it soon. Gbu.

[@gooodvibes21]

Ive had my sofa covered for so long!!! Was going to buy a new one before i tried this! I didnt even know my pillows unzipped! Life saver

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome! TFW!!!

[@tennehbility8596]

Me too, I was actually going to get a new one but thanks to the video

[@asparker2171]

You are a breath of fresh air!! Just wanted to tell you I really like the couple videos I have watched so far because of you. You radiate bright cheery positive as that is desperately needed in our world today. Thank you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@angelacastillo6676]

Thank you so much for this, I was about to pay to have my couches cleaned….saved so much money by spot cleaning with Dawn and sticking the removable items into the washer ❤️

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad I could help!

[@57mobird]

I must comment to say thank you! I cannot believe that I've had my sofa for 15 years and before watching your video I'd never noticed that the cushions had zippers and could be removed and washed, :D :D :D lololol!!! I washed them with regular laundry detergent on cold on the permanent press setting, and then I let them air dry inside, and they laundered beautifully. I like my couch again! Thanks again, so much!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so very welcome. Glad it worked out for you!

[@57mobird]

I just want to add that, as a test, I first just washed the covers of the throw pillows that came with the couch in the same fabric. I wouldn't have cared if they didn't work out, but it was great. Then I went ahead and washed all of the rest.

[@annahanu1808]

Most people dont know they can wash their cushion covers. I've done it many times on different pieces. Some covers can be cleaned in cold water with dish soap in the bathtub, then rinsed in clean cold water. You'd be amazed at how dirty the water becomes. Hang the covers over the side of the tub to dry - never dry in the dryer. They come out fresh and clean smelling.

[@rehasetdirar8058]

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[@mlobato1]

I have never owned a sofa with pillows but I have always known also if you put that stuffing in a trash bag then it will be a lot easier to put the stuffing into the Cushing Covers

[@AM-dm1pl]

The issue I have is getting the covers back on. And the stuffing in each couch is different.

[@sharmilaashokan8621]

Worked really good for the curry stain on my sofa fabric 👍 dawn spray on brush is such a gr8 idea 😊

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad it worked out for you. TFW!

[@jcee6886]

Omg. You are so nice and telegenic as well as informative. Consider me subscribed.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Thank you for the kind compliment!

[@ismailshah8596]

I loved this video! I'm going straight to the laundry room now haha

[@MsKilasrc]

This was a good affordable way to do it 🙌🏾. I didn't have the patience though for a tooth brush so I bought a $45 steam cleaner from ebay and called it day. Works good for my carpet as well.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad I could help. TFW!

[@alnbravo3159]

How does it work? I have a handheld steamer for clothes would that work?

[@rperez4852]

Thank you for the cleaning tip, it worked well for our recliner 👍

[@CourtneyGavin]

Cannot thank you enough!!! Totally didn’t realize my couch cushions have zippers. Wow!! I’m going to put some Shout on them and then throw in the wash. I have lots of milk and food stains from my 2 year old!! Brilliant video, thank you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so very welcome! TFW!

[@capt.obvious4487]

Just found a used couch in nice condition did not think of taking off the covers and throwing them into the wash wonderful idea thank you for the free info and hope it makes this used couch something new and nice for me :)

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad you found my video useful. TFW!!!

[@dapootolasun1852]

I gain different lot of ideas watching this, thank you

[@nellysmith6006]

Just got a old new sofa and going to try this out. Thanks!

[@nellysmith6006]

It cleaned up my sofa really good 😍

[@joshpodejko7305]

Very happy with. Worked as well as i expected

[@alishaw8438]

Thank goodness for this, you saved me Leslie! Thank you so much!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so very welcome, Alison. Thanks for watching!

[@ggss1176]

Good video. Am wondering if after the application of the soap solution and agitation by brush better to than pad with a dry disposable towel to completely lift off the stain.....then finish off with the wet cloth. Am also thinking with the soap solution that washing machine powder mixed with water may also be good at lifting stains...after all that's what the cushion cover is washed with in the machine.

[@leahh.1075]

Oh, lady you are brilliant and wise! Thank you! Been cleaning our beige sofa (polypropylene fabric) from all the kid grime with vinegar and water, but it has left dirty water rings. I don’t mind using a toothbrush if I can finally get these pesky stains out!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so welcome!

[@thehuntress8850]

oh, good , a woman who has kids. She understands what the rest of us are going through!

[@mikeschilling3933]

Lol because only people with kids get their sofas dirty

[@beenaultra9077]

@@mikeschilling3933 not only but kids make it dirty more often 💔😢

[@grayarea1861]

😂

[@t.l.e.e.]

cringe

[@KyrenaH]

Because pets don't make messes. 🙄

[@abrahambeltran]

This is fantastic! Thank you for such an inventive solution! :]

[@Faithsol]

Thank you for posting this! I love your sofa! Where did you buy it?

[@LeticiaGomez-kn1hf]

Thank you so much for sharing, and thank you for emphasizing that zipper!!! Why I didn’t check before?? Also, I have used another type of soap ZOTE (it’s odorless and eco friendly).

[@louper3002]

I was honestly about to look for a company to do it for me, turns out this couch has cushion covers haha, you saved me 300$,thank you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're welcome!

[@elainewhite4995]

Thank thank thank you so glad I came across your channel I have a very large chair ( we call then smugglers in the uk ) exactly the same marital as yours so I’m going to try this 🙏🏽🥰

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are very welcome Elaine!

[@nlsantiesteban]

Perfect! Just started cleaning off my sofa

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Perfect!

[@lekhayes13]

God picked you up and put you right in my lap. Thanks for the advice. Will be trying this.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad I could help

[@vanessagamez7813]

Omg....this was so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're very welcome!

[@elcharrua1063]

Thanks. Just got a preowned couch, this will help

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad I could help!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Wanted to add that you (a general "you") might use distilled water. I once spot-cleaned an expensive desk chair from Pottery Barn, only to have the water itself leave a "ring." I _did_ end up getting it clean, but only after talking to Pottery Barn and recleaning the entire chair. Some places have more impurities in their water supply than others. I love the idea of a toothbrush, btw. The other brushes are generally too rough and can disturb the fabric. Thanks so much!

[@canigetanemail]

Glad you noted this. I had the same issue with an armchair that I wipe-washed and sadly noticed water marks once it had dried, making it look like someone had peed on the chair. Doh! I overcame it at the time by rewashing and making sure to do the whole chair before parts started drying so that the whole chair was wet at the same time and dried at the same time to avoid demarcation (water) lines. This was hard work to move so fast. I've since also learned (via a proessional upholstery cleaner on yt) that you can avoid the marks with distilled water. Unless you wash quickly enough then tap water doesn't matter.

[@elizabethlatham5419]

I've had this issue before aswell. Thanks for the tip.

[@simplyemily8251]

Love your channel and my sofa looks the same. It’s now looking brand new

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome! TFW!!!

[@Samarajoii]

Love this video, what type of fabric is on your sofa...

[@scottkralph]

Best couch video I've seen on youtube -- good for you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Thank you!

[@Yaboironn]

I'm really happy i found this video

[@patrickgreen5978]

Thanks for the tip!

[@elliemartinakapsali4371]

This worked amazingly well! My sofa was so dirty (plastic protective got ripped during the move), and it now looks good as new!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome! TFW!

[@jephanieharris5756]

sofa looks beautiful, love your hair

[@hazelholden2289]

on my sofa I use comfort fabric conditioner helps get the covers back on easier

[@jenniferpaz9684]

Thanks im definitely doing this

[@joannlote8841]

Thank you xx Off to clean my sofa 👍 wish me luck ❤️

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Good luck!! Don't forget to spot test first.

[@markwison4286]

Thank you for this!!!

[@FordeInc]

Thank you. It works like a charm!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad it helped!

[@victoriataylor8187]

Gonna try this. Thank you so much for the video

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kyndale449]

I just love your cute personality! You are gorgeous inside and out! :* Your couch looks great!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awww...you're so kind. Thank you!!!

[@tiaoloughlin7077]

we love clean queen

[@EwenMackenzie]

Thanks!! This is exactly what I needed

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad I could help!

[@cjay5643]

Omg. About to try this! Thank you

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Hope you like it!

[@babs0203]

Okay, Leslie, I’m trying this as you speak!!!! Am vveeerrryyyy nervous, but large tub, cold water, and delicate cycle!!! Will keep you posted!!!!!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Hope it works and keep me posted! and AIR DRY!!!!☺️

[@babs0203]

@@LiveItUpLeslie …. It DID!!! It DID work!!!!! Totally air dried overnight and I am so pleased. The material feels like a linen blend and that’s why I was so worried about shrinkage. I’m so happy to say washing the slipcovers as I described, they look beautiful!!!!

[@dotee1999]

Dawn is the best I have cream furniture white glove delivery I noticed a stain the guy used dawn to clean it at first I was offended but it WORKED I use it all the time!!!

[@clemenleon476]

Year 2020, quarantine life.... I’m going to clean my sofas now. Thank you. 🙂

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mybeautyisclassic]

Thank you for this video. My sectional is the same color and seems to be the same material.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are so welcome!

[@jennyadventure2]

Hey girl this helped me lots.. hubbie shot a big spoogie onto the material thx so much for the help! ♥️

[@themadp00per30]

Lmao i gotta know... what's a spoogie?

[@jennyadventure2]

@@themadp00per30 A "Spoogie" is a material mainly known to visibly stain surfaces. projected from the human being itself and in this case, that would be my hubbie LMAO.. *Husband* Hun!? how are we going to get this spoogie out of the arm of the couch? *Me* Let's KZbin it. 👩‍🔬 ▶️

[@steverone7623]

Thank you this was a perfect step by step video

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@princesspandoraa]

Great video!! Thank you so much !

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You are very welcome! TFW!!!

[@jamezwoodz9217]

Very good video. Because I was told Dawn dishwasher helps keeps out bed bugs..

[@rosesciandra7762]

Great video. In between cleanings on light color fabrics and carpet I use scotch guard for repelling liquids and stains Thanks for the info

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Good stuff!

[@MonkeyChunky31]

My dog peed on our sofa. Saw your video and popped the cushion fabric in the washing machine. LIFE SAVER! It’s air drying as I write this. So far so good.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome... glad I could help!

[@sarcasmfordays]

Genius! I don't know why I never thought of taking the slip covers of and putting them in the machine. I just had a 'duh' moment. Thanks so much!!

[@Orlanzepol123]

Just buy a slipcovered sofa next time and you can throw the entire slipcovers in the wash or dry clean them which is what I do. And I keep and extra slipcover in a different color to change the look in the summer and winter. So I basically have 2 sofas in one.

[@juliejay5436]

@@Orlanzepol123 Nice one.

[@petertruong1549]

@@juliejay5436 cc""""""

[@marywest2896]

just discovered your channel. since there was so much dust did you think to vacuum the rest of the couch to get the rest of the dust off the back and ends? I have my sofa situated in my living room where one end is by the air vent. Man the dust!!! I keep a throw over the arm that hangs down to the floor to protect it... I can just throw it in the wash. like your advice.

[@usernumber4735]

Thanks for the help

[@K3NTCLARK]

My couch is almost like Corduroy material. I was always scared to put it in the washing machine. Thanks!

[@juliapocaigue3824]

Love your videos!! Just gained yourself a new subscriber :)

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Thanks Julia!

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

Thank you!

[@RedEliteSpeakerMan]

It's really work thanks for sharing.

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Awesome!

[@queenpluto5755]

Thanx Queen!

[@elfyowl4416]

thank you! Needed this :)

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're so welcome!

[@sarahdylan31]

i love this! thank you!!

[@nzmade1st]

Awesome tips, thank you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're so welcome!

[@bridgethennessey6145]

what fabrics does this apply to? I have a linen blend fabric sofa, not sure how to wash it.

[@almason253]

Thank you nice lady. Worked great!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Glad it helped!

[@sohan7068]

this is super useful!

[@raraarzien5239]

Ur tips is helping me. Thanks

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

Most welcome 😊

[@toniflora2796]

Wow this is helpful! Thank you!

[@LiveItUpLeslie]

You're so welcome!

[@skywatchers915]

How did you clean the interior cushion from off the butt pillows