How to Clean a Couch QUICKLY for Company Coming! (No fancy equipment or cleaners needed!)

How to clean a couch or sofa? How to clean it QUICKLY & easily with safe cleaners and NO equipment?? We've got you covered! My brother Eric has worked in professional cleaning, water damage & mold remediation for over 15 years and he'll show us how to get it done!!
*Note: having white clothes are helpful to see if you've gotten everything off so no rings are left. Eric made this look easy, but if you haven't ever cleaned your couches like me, it does take a good amount of elbow grease! His cushion looked perfect, the one I did looked spotty so I went back and did it more and then it looked much better!!
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A B O UT U S :
Tom and I live with our four kids ages 5-10 just outside of the Twin Cities in MN. During the week, I share my favorite tips & tricks for simplifying your home QUICKLY. Living as minimalists (or extremely simply) has improved the quality of our life dramatically and we love sharing about it.
On Saturdays we like to give project updates. We've lived on our farm for 3 years and have been renovating our 1940's house and making improvements outside, too!
Find me on Instagram // @The.Minimal.Mom
Tom's Channel // Trucks 'n Tractors // / trucksntractors
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[@TheMinimalMom]

THANK YOU for watching!! We'd love to know what other cleaning questions you have and of course your favorite tips for cleaning couches or sofas! You can see more of Uncle Eric here: kzbin.info ;)

[@mbates53]

The Minimal Mom can these products and method be used on area rugs? I have some area rugs on my hardwoods that I’d love to clean rather than replace. Thanks! And as always we are a huge fan of Uncle Eric. He’s a natural! Also, love the couch, where is it from?

[@patclark7528]

Great topic!

[@patclark7528]

I just purchased a microsuede couch. Will the citrus cleaner work on that material?

[@hilarypaigebruner09]

Does this technique work on car upholstery as well?

[@kimwatts6338]

@@patclark7528 I thin you can use rubbing etoh

[@marilynmayfield777]

Love Uncle Eric! How handy to have him nearby because he's like the Shell Answer Man, lol!

[@dmmosher]

Wow, thanks Uncle Eric. Start your own channel. I'll watch.

[@rachelleandrichard]

He'd have a huge following! Esp if he makes all cleaning look so effortless.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Yes please. I have cats and you never know what they’ll be puking on. 😅😅

[@katwoman6523]

I sense that some more segments with Eric would be very popular!

[@aprilarmstrong1619]

Eric is awesome! He is like a wealth of knowledge!!

[@mamadahling]

I have been using Citra Solv for months now , ever since watching your brother speak highly of the product. It has saved my couch! Please give your brother a big hug from me!

[@simplesgood7694]

You have lots of handymen in your family!!! That’s amazing!!

[@sarahbanks9450]

Love uncle Eric!!! Amazing advice from an experienced qualified person!

[@AliciaGonzalez-gi5py]

I started watching your channel TWO days ago!! I took a mental health day off of work to go declutter my house while the kids were out of the house at school/daycare! Thanks for inspiring me!! I got so much done in 8 hours!!!

[@0570dev]

Your hair looks lovely Dawn!! And Eric is such a natural in front of the camera, it sure runs in the family! 😗

[@rebekahdubois9645]

This video couldn’t have came at a more perfect time!! Just yesterday my son was playing with a slime filled squish ball it popped and went all over the couch! Thank you both so much!

[@SheriAnne0711]

Awesome video! I have a microfiber couch that needs some cleaning right now! Please have Eric on more sharing all his awesome tips!!!!😊👍😊

[@askmissplum]

This was great! Uncle Eric is a very likeable, and informative fella! So good, he talks like someone who's working with you, rather than talking down to you cos you don't already know 😊

[@lauraabbott4457]

Thank you Uncle Eric!! That was awesome! Easy green cleaning tips all day please!!

[@ktee6370]

It is so good to have handy family members around!!

[@jillygirl2024]

Great video Dawn. Your brother was informative and easy to understand - thanks to both of you for the information

[@susanmarieelizabeth7721]

Thanks for a timely video! I was just fretting about this topic, and settled into catching up on my YT subscripts and this popped up. Thanks to Eric for the advice!

[@tracyjudd3877]

Thanks, Uncle Eric!!! Great Job!! Amazing results and amazed at the talent that runs throughout your whole family, Dawn. Tom, Dawn, Diana, Uncle Eric...Amazing. 🎉🎉🎉💗💗💗

[@alishajennings2013]

Perfect timing. I need to clean my sofa before Christmas

[@lanegoodspeed5103]

For sure a man of many talents! Thanks Uncle Eric! Dawn you have to show us what else this guy can do!

[@adelitahernandez7004]

Loved the information! Love watching the little guy, so cute!

[@jillboswell4]

I have used winded on a cream microfiber chair and a white bristle brush and it works great! Awesome knowledge from uncle eric!!!

[@debbieconnelly4431]

Oh my Uncle Eric is awesome. Hope to see him more in your videos!!

[@xoalex15]

Eric is a natural in front of the camera! It must run in the family 💓

[@kathyschieb6686]

Wow, jack of all trades. Thank you for the cleaning tips!!

[@lindamarsden8024]

Love this video, thanks for explaining what's happening, that makes all the difference.

[@erinwhyman8297]

Another great video! Thanks, Dawn, for posting! Now I know the answer to where all the good men are! - in your family!

[@lesteewhizmd]

such a great idea for a quick video! love your super practical videos

[@greatgardensforall]

Thank you so much for your videos! i have been binging like crazy trying to organize and declutter. You are so helpful 😀

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Great information Eric! Thank you

[@jenniferh7129]

This was awesome! So fun seeing you with your brother, and his advice was super helpful! Gonna go get some citrus solv for all my couch and carpet stains now... 😆

[@melissaking8484]

Just ordered the bottle, orange cleaner and the terri cloths! Thanks!

[@colleenkirkbride5129]

Love this channel! Merry Christmas Dawn to you and your entire family!

[@susanboatright6425]

Thanks Eric! I really needed that information.. made total sense, but didn’t think it through.. thank u so much!!

[@ericacain1582]

More Uncle Eric cleaning tips please!!! 💞💞💞 love your channel!

[@barrysparksofficial]

How fun!! Im in serious need of cleaning my sofa too😂 I will leave another comment this week end and let you know! ✨ Love the name Eric!😉 You have a lovely family, dear Dawn! Have a blessed Christmas!!💖

[@shellybain8283]

Dawn, I am so thankful for you! The wall mounted furnace vent is right outside my bathroom door and very close to the stove. Moisture from the bathroom is causing it to rust, since there is no ventilation in the bathroom. We have thought about running a pipe into the adjacent laundry room ceiling and then outside. Anyway, this vent gets a little greasy from cooking in the kitchen, then collects dirt. I have removed and washed the vent several times, but I need an easy system to maintain it. The paint is also damaged from the moisturize. By the way, I like your hair better with a few bangs.

[@hollyrenodin3912]

SO glad you linked this video i. Today's video comments!!! This is awesome! More Uncle Eric videos please :)

[@PlainANDplaid]

Wish I could LOVE this! Thanks Uncle Eric!

[@joannaizabelabienias]

This entire family is so well spoken!

[@elcehl]

Great job,very informative 👍. Thanks Eric!

[@isianacarrcoleman]

Wow I was just about to use some natural all surface cleaner on my couch. It is really old and dirty and looking at it has been driving me crazy. I am really glad that I stopped to look up this information. He gave some really solid advice and I feel like I learned a lot watching him. It is also super cool to hear about some of these obscure jobs that they don't teach about in school. Super solid video. Also, first time on your channel I think I will check some more of your stuff out.

[@rebeccah1292]

Had my husband order this right after watching this video. I am blown away by the results!!! After doing our "furniture inventory" recommended in a past video we have a love seat we would like to rehome, but it needed some tlc before I had the nerve to offer to anyone. The results are amazing!!

[@manderson4803]

Hello. Did you mix with water or just the straight citrasolv?

[@carolmiller6713]

Blessings, peace, joy, and love to you and your families!!! ❤️

[@suzettesmith2075]

Thank you for sharing this. I have very stubborn stains on our 14 year old microfiber couch and chairs. I'm going to get some of this and give it a try!

[@drewb3054]

Yes!! Uncle eric on the minimal mom! Merry Christmas!

[@marytstockdale4713]

This is awesome. I've ordered the and doing my couch ASAP!

[@Toxxsicklemons]

Got my cousin and aunt coming this weekend. Thank you !!!!!

[@caldrm1]

Wow that is Awsome! I can't wait to clean my couch!

[@helenmak5663]

Thank you for sharing. Learned so much from cleaning the couch.

[@megfrank8372]

Thank u !!!! I’m going to order this today ! I appreciate u helping me out !!!

[@melissalee9171]

Awesome info Eric. Thank you.

[@allison.e]

I so needed this video and didn't know it! Lol. Thank you!!

[@karenharris616]

Wow, one talented man!

[@susiemccoy7]

Your uncle, Eric sure knows his stuff. Good info. Hi Gage😍 Dawn I love love love your videos.. I enjoy learning from your videos Dawn.💗

[@0570dev]

I think he is her brother. 😊 This was very informative right? I thought so to.

[@fwebster6226]

Very informative - thanks Uncle Eric

[@rosepetal9748]

Big thumbs up for Eric!👍👍

[@ALi-bn6bf]

Thank you Eric!

[@loridemann6699]

Dawn, love your giggle, new subscriber over here from Minnesota.

[@cbmaine3709]

Once I saw Uncle Eric was in the video I hit thumbs up before watching!! LOL You both are so natural and funny in front of the camera. Great job!! PS- We have dogs I have never seen the color of my couch as it has a slip cover and than a quilt over the cover, that is changed out weekly.

[@SarahThompson-du6zb]

The gentleman was very informative and nonjudgemental great video👍

[@cjr.6908]

Boy there's just no end to Eric's talents. Haha but so informative thanks!

[@emmakeatingclark2825]

Great video Eric!!!

[@oneofmany7051]

Wow! It looks like we could seriously consider getting new couches for the living room with a bottle of this stuff on hand! 😄

[@amt2804]

Great job Eric! 👍

[@kathytimmartin7396]

Thank you Uncle Eric & Miminal Mom! Just saw this while searching for how to use an Oxi Clean Total Interior for my car. Taking it back and getting the product you recommend. Have been watching MM for years, how did I miss this one?

[@livingmooresimply1750]

Ordering right now. Thanks Uncle Eric!

[@johnandkitty]

Thanks! That was very helpful!

[@ashleyngrim]

Dawn, I just love your videos and your whole family is just awesome. Gagey is so stinkin cute!!

[@kristinemolina4881]

We love Uncle Eric!!

[@Justheavenlyflowers]

Eric’s great! Well done ! X

[@pennygibbs7903]

Great video! So helpful - Thanks!

[@jkk3557]

Thanks for the tips! I'd actually love to hear his tips for cleaning leather furniture, and if he knows about it, repairing rips in leather furniture like couches!

[@themeganburns]

We had the ring too after trying to clean ourselves! We ended up paying a professional and it was totally worth the money! They look brand new!

[@amyorr7005]

Thanks! Great tips! Now Eric needs his own channel:)

[@kathybullmer8884]

Awesome video and thank you Eric!

[@kathybullmer8884]

How do you clean carpets?

[@ireneskulmoski5764]

Having looked at the comments and questions going unanswered I think Dawn you need to keep up with your viewers and addressing any follow up info requested. Otherwise, I am loving the organizational info you are supplying!!! Can’t wait to start minimalixing my house!!

[@hollymitchell6436]

Oh thank you, I’m ready to toss my couch out and its still great just DIRTY. This is perfect, I’ve ordered and will give it a shot after the holidays!

[@thepioneerhomestead]

Thank you for this! We have a microfiber couch😬🤦‍♀️...definitely getting this!💕

[@meredithmauldin1662]

Wonderful tutorial - thank you!!

[@janieherrin3625]

Great job Eric!!!!!!!

[@ginamcgrew9955]

Great video! Super helpful! Now, I'm a married lady, but I'm gonna have to say, when your brother was going after those stains on your couch, ooo la la! 😍 gotta love a man who can clean! I would like more videos on simple cleaning hacks.

[@jenntruman07]

Love this! What is the best way to get a little bit of mildew out of porous surfaces like wood or fabric? For example, I had a wooden cutting board stored in the attic and now one side has some mildew. This will be used for display only so I don’t need a food-safe fix.

[@donnaberkeley7427]

Please show a treatment remover for mold! Thank you, great video keep them coming.

[@craftywifeycrafts2993]

Loving uncle Eric!! 🇨🇦👍🏽

[@b.shields903]

oh my gosh, so enjoyed this!!

[@fourstates1907]

I loved this video!! Please have him share how to clean leather furniture and what to do when the leather starts fading or changing colors!!!

[@ashleyvickers6904]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@TheBoxOnCedar]

I need Eric in my family! Great video! Come back as a regular guest!

[@janetterichards9857]

Wow Uncle Eric the unexpected star of the show....... 💕

[@evelynphillips-gutchell8237]

Great and useful video!

[@MitchyLou1]

Eric is awesome!

[@mamatofive1]

Dawn, your hair looks so pretty like this! 😊 What great information for simple cleaning tips! My couch could use a good scrub 😁

[@smalltowngirl6681]

Great information. I’m really sensitive to chemical odors so I’m always looking for something other than harsh chemicals.

[@nancygraceh5232]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@heatherrenee729]

Yeah, Uncle Eric! Gosh, Dawn, I love your whole family! When's your dad going to join the fun!? :D Thanks for all the GREAT info!

[@allisonb.2764]

Haha, yes, where is "dad"? ;)

[@londawhitt6841]

Thanks Uncle Eric. 👍

[@micheletimby7]

Would love to see Eric’s tips for cleaning rugs & carpets!

[@bekib2483]

I’m so impressed with Uncle Eric! I hope this man is married, what a catch! (I mean if he wants to be and all..) so knowledgeable! I’ve never seen the product you guys are using! Might have to try it out! I also like to shampoo my carpets once a year and just rent from Home Depot and use whatever they have at the store, any suggestions for carpet? Love you Dawn!! Always good videos!!

[@emilya.4530]

Thank you so much for this video. The arms on my couch were so bad. I tried the citrus cleaner. looks almost brand new again.