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Over the last 40+ years of my family cleaning professionally we have learned a ton of do's and don'ts when it comes to cleaning upholstery! In this video, I share 5 tips you can use to clean your sofa, couch, chairs, and other upholstered furniture like a pro!
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00:00 Tip #1 - Check The Clean Code
00:46 How to find the clean code if it is not on the tag
01:28 Tip #2 - Thoroughly Vacuum
01:52 PRO TIP: Use a fabric shaver to remove fabric pilling
02:02 Tip #3 Choose The Right Cleaner
02:28 Tip #4 Clean And Extract
03:29 What to do if you do not have an extractor
03:58 Tip #5 Get It Dry Quickly

[@nif15189]

Knowing the material can be more important than knowing the clean code. Light colored natural fibers like cotton or rayon are likely to turn brown with water cleaning. Synthetic fibers (in my experience) will not. The browning is a reaction to the natural fibers. I've seen many manufactures put a generic "S" code on synthetic materials. I've always steamed them with water anyways and haven't had any be damaged. The water cleaning gets the best results. Also, the furniture is almost always dirtier than you can see. Furniture fibers filter dust out of the air the same way an air filter does. And when you sit on the furniture, your blasting that dust up into your lungs. Best thing to do is clean your furniture at least once a year but we all know someone who has had the same gross couch since college and thinks it's clean enough lol

[@YeahIsaidWhatISaid]

One of the best video on furniture cleaning! Precise, concise and helpful!👏👏👏

[@trionmay]

Your videos are so helpful! I am cleaning effectively and efficiently than before. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@chrismellon127]

I just put tht cleaner machine in my amazon cart 😂 tht will hopefully be a game changer for extending the life of my carpets since i dont have the $$$ for new at the moment. TY!!!!

[@leejacobs3620]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I feel confident now to get this job done.

[@biancasaunders35]

Best video for couch cleaning. Ty!

[@databang]

Helpful, concise and done! Bada-bing, bada-bang. Thanks.

[@vamp1024]

That ASMR with the brush at the end tickled my brain in the BEST way!

[@blushbaby5278]

weirdo

[@mysteryvibes442]

😂😂😂 the ending when he rubbed the brush

[@AvaJun]

Thank you for sharing your recipe on cleaning solution! I'm going to use it from now on!!

[@user-yl1fk9mn6n]

Will you be posting the follow up video with how you clean type S fabrics? Your videos are super helpful and that one would be great!

[@lacr0014]

Agreed!

[@baabyherman3716]

I friend gave me a really nice chair but it’s dirty and when I asked her how to clean it she looked at me like I had 3 eyes lol then she said warm water. I’m glad I saw video ty

[@abimbolaolanipekun]

Thank you for this video

[@hhhomestead9935]

Thank you!! Any suggestions for some dark chocolate spots/stains that are deeply set in?

[@ki66143]

You could use a shop vac as a carpet extractor

[@1DrBar]

Which brand of gloves are those green ones which you wear, please - and are they available in extra large? I just found your channel and value how you organize your workflow and the fact that you are so to the point.

[@scottichawluk9427]

Looking for the link for the S couch clean? You’re very helpful

[@te9004]

Any advice for cleaning up potty training accidents on fabric sofas?

[@alexwm89]

Any chance you could share the dry cleaning tips? My couch has an S code. Thanks!

[@WillieGaldamez]

no bullshit intro...automatically liked and subscribed

[@dalethyahusha8370]

I have that exact same sofa same material etc. I tried cleaning it w my small machine but just made a mess now it has dry brown stains. But I’ll be trying this method! I hope it works 🤞

[@jillianjohnson247]

How’d it turn out? I have the same sofa and just did the same thing, made the stain much worse.

[@myriambressani7019]

I was given a beautiful sofa which had been in a damp basement for a long time. I vaccumed and cleaned it. The dust and damp smell has diminished, but there is still some. Besides cleaning it over and over, any tips on removing dust and damp smell?

[@user-eg9de3cr9t]

Would you change anything for outdoor cushions?

[@fremontalentacademy230]

This is awesome 👍😎

[@thelmafigueroa8877]

WHAT ARE THE BEST VACUUM OR SPOT CLEANING MACHINES????????????? LIST THEMM IN THE DESPRITION SO I CAN ORDER ONE OFF AMAZON

[@jimmyholster]

Calm down bro.

[@Marsha_Ann]

U sound crazy lol

[@priscillanieto3322]

I have a secondhand faux leather couch. No tag, no idea where they got it from. My roommate with his puppy who has made lots of messes on the couch just moved out & I'm wanting to clean it. Considering myself & or a professional. Suggestions?

[@vincent.416]

Found a couch outside a house for sale in good condition. Followed these instructions and it looks and smells brand spanking new.

[@CleanThatUp]

Love it.

[@gregjo3808]

Greetings, need help. Need to clean church pews. They have a cushioned fabric on the seat. Has stains from leaking roof, which came through. What will remove these stains? It’s water that has dripped through the wooden ceiling. Thanks for any help.

[@kellygarcia5648]

What do you suggest on cleaning car apholstery?

[@lovethosebudgies]

I'd like to see how to dust/clean semi-rough finished wooden furniture. A vacuum is OK for some dust but doesn't get it all, and a cloth or swiffer duster snags. Help please & thank you!

[@mixedfuses8pack48]

Can a steam cleaner be used to remove washing machine detergent smell? The previous owner had used a heavily scented detergent to which im allleegic to.

[@hollid175]

This is very helpful. Now I can clean my sofa. You're the best. Any suggestion for cleaning a steel surface mount security glass screen door? Help

[@CleanThatUp]

Thanks so much for watching! The glass or the door itself?

[@hollid175]

@@CleanThatUp the glass. It's 2 parts and I can remove one but it's awkward like this one www.homedepot.com/p/Unique-Home-Designs-30-in-x-80-in-Estate-Black-Recessed-Mount-All-Season-Security-Door-with-Insect-Screen-and-Glass-Inserts-IDR0310030BLK/203080850?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D30-030_024_EXT_DOORS-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2975000-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_D30New_Active&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D30-030_024_EXT_DOORS-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2975000-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_D30New_Active-71700000093710419-58700007799448105-92700070867269434&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpIqy0PvM_AIVVzizAB3aNgelEAQYBSABEgKiWfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@debrarobertson6021]

What extractor would you recommend?

[@vojtahavlik8984]

Either I was taught wrong or you're doing it wrong. When I extract, I spray the water only when moving the head of the extractor towards me, backwards. It allows the water to be immediatelly sucked up, thats what gets the dirt out of the upholstery, it creates a sorf of whirl and thats what gets it clean. Obviously the way you do it you suck up the water too but it seems to me like less effective and not so proffesional way to do it. You can let me know if I'm wrong but to me it makes sense :)

[@SonicXRage]

I think that his idea is that you let the cleaning fluid soak in so that it can get deep into the dirt. This, in theory, makes it so that, once you go over the upholstery with the cleaning machine, the water and/or solvent pulls the deep-seated dirt out of the upholstery on its way out. In contrast, the way you said you do it would likely pull the fluids out before they can capture the deeper dirt, thereby cleaning the surface but not the deeper parts of the fabric. Hope this makes sense to you.

[@critter_creek_nature_videos]

Ever tried a steamer? I’m guessing it’s unnecessary or doesn’t work as well?

[@missyo4848]

Do you have any videos on removing washable couch covers? Mine looks like they can be removed but there are buttons with string that go through to the other side and are stapled to cardboard pieces. Are these actually removable and washable??

[@shinytoycar]

Super informative. What are your thoughts on the pot lid couch cleaning hack?

[@CleanThatUp]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. To answer your question about the pot lid hack, does it kind of work? Yes. Is it the best solution? No....stay tuned for an upcoming KZbin video😁

[@mrmezelzel888]

Hi what percentage alcohol should I buy for the cleaning mix. 70% or 99%?

[@tillyfermint]

Does this process make the foam filling moldy or musty?

[@withoutlimit2023]

2:40 what kind of towel? fibre or just a regular one

[@khanhhienqb]

What the brand of the vacuum pls ?

[@emilyviera9229]

Where's the video on how to use the dry cleaning solvent?????

[@mollyvantine4366]

My roommate annoyingly spilt red candle. Wax all over my couch, that's light Gray, and we didn't know until we got back from a weekend trip. what can I do for that? Besides using an iron in wax paper im sure the red stained the couch what can I do to fix that

[@francescastevens3777]

Do you have any tips on how & what to use on real leather sofas please Brandon?

[@maluegawhale1562]

Hi! I am allergic to chemicals used in dry cleaning. If my couch has a cleaning code of S, am I ok to *try* with water or am I SOL? Thanks!

[@haydendurow9904]

Still waiting on how to use the s cleaner. Please help

[@kimberlindy]

I have a 3 piece furniture set with the browning/watermarking like you show at 1:23 . What's odd is that it just happened to all the pieces of furniture a few months after they were last professionally cleaned and a protectant added on top of the protectant that was already there and it's grown worse over time. I had a highly rated carpet cleaner who did great work with our carpets, but took a cushion back to the shop and couldn't get the marks out. None of the tags have any rating on how to clean the fabric. Any ideas what happened and how to fix?

[@floorcl07]

It sounds like you have a delicate fabric that has a natural fabric in it example, cotton , silk , linen all of these fabrics have to be cleaned properly with special techniques and solutions and just like the video explains not all fabrics are cleaned the same. If there is water rings and browning it could be cotton or a cotton blend and the browning is known as cellulosic browning . One way to correct this is with citric acid or peroxide and test a small inconspicuous area to see how the fabric reacts and dry with hair dryer quickly. The longer the browning is there the more likely it is permanent, this could be a stain now. The best way to tell what a fabric is , is to do a burn test by the way it burns you can determine what the fabric is this should be the 1st step of inspection before cleaning upholstery if there is no tag. The protector from the factory will be removed after a professional cleaning and this is why the carpet cleaner re-protected the upholstery. If it is a delicate fabric you should not use a water based protector this could also cause browning .

[@tinam5929]

@Clean That Up - What is the vacuum that you are using to vacuum your sofa? @4:23

[@krtolebiohazardcs1.681]

How long it takes to dry?

[@celestinechintende7290]

Help with the type and details of the extractor you're using

[@richardg4764]

Will you come clean my furniture that has been in storage for 8 years. Lots of dirt

[@straightoutagt7543]

Where's the link?

[@Jonaelize]

What do you do against water stains on white sofas? My sofa stains so easily, just from water. I fear if I clean it with an extractor it's gonna have water blotches all over

[@melissabean9747]

What's your suggestion for a good vacuum for bare floors? I have cats and foster kittens so I need something that won't spit the litter back out. Thanks in advance!

[@CleanThatUp]

Good question! Car litter can be tough to vacuum up… I’ve found that the vacuums with the soft brushes work well for the more fine things like kitty litter. I’m really like the new Hoover Emerge. The two brush system does great.

[@melissabean9747]

@@CleanThatUp Awesome! I'm going to research it right now. Thanks so much!

[@nissan_skyline]

@@melissabean9747 I have a Tineco cordless vacuum and it comes with two roller heads, one for carpets and one for hard floors that's soft. The soft roller head works great on hard floors as it doesn't scatter dirt and debris everywhere like a brush with bristles that's intended for carpets and can pick up a lot more.

[@arushibajpai4147]

How much KPa is the power of the wet vaccum?

[@LondonEevee]

Did he make a video about S cleaning yet?

[@anaitullahazizi3123]

Hey bud. What’s a good budget portable carpet cleaner? I need something affordable. We just got a bunny and it loves to pee on our sofa.

[@martinqizeaq]

Hi can i ask, if the color of my fabric faded after cleaning, is that because of wrong use cleaners. Tq

[@Reno-is2rj]

Possibly, I think some fabrics,especially older ones tend to surrender their colour,it’s probably got something to do with age and fading and just becomes more noticeable after an extraction,most clothes become duller with washing as well,usually the first wash causes the biggest colour difference,don’t know if it’s a wrong cleaner , but it should be recommended for upholstery

[@dancollins4425]

If water makes brown marks you WOULD PROCEED with caution? Why would you proceed? What does with caution mean? Is the water and the fabric going to respect my catiousness?

[@jakefarm1280]

What if the cleaning code is blank?

[@joanramos3475]

How much times do I need to extract? I keep extracting and water keep coming coffee with kream like.

[@Reno-is2rj]

Probably keep going until it’s clean

[@jessiecarroll1187]

How do you get pet hair off

[@leslierivera1411]

How do you clean fur sofas😢

[@nicoleelkins5323]

Help!!!! My daughter got into a semi permanent 3-1 color depositing shampoo+conditioner and got it on my white/tanish carpet 3 days ago what can I do to get it out of the carpet?? It’s bluemania very pigmented I might say 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@CleanThatUp]

kzbin.info9j5RrXwH_vk Here is my method for cleaning hair dye but you may be facing a big challenge.😅

[@nicoleelkins5323]

@@CleanThatUp thank you so much I have guests coming over this weekend and I would hate to have them see this huge blue stain in my girls room 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m going to try if it works I’ll upload the video and tag you 👏🏻❤️

[@grada5840]

​@@nicoleelkins5323how'd it go?

[@AxelHenx]

@@grada5840 we will never know :(

[@arizwldcat]

Shop vac?

[@sarahwestling9438]

KZbin has put a 3:48 minute commercial in front of this video.

[@Me-ii2wt]

😅 i normally just take the covers off and put them in the washing machine at 40 then in the dryer

[@programmerm5907]

“Check the tehhhg”

[@lz252zz7]

Gonna use a fucking power washer tomorrow

[@antonbarkish5924]

my couch is R-rated

[@megnuggets83]

The recliner my aunt gave my mom was taken by my brother and he put it in his room and he gave it to me and it is absolutely disgusting! There are random dark, dirt spot looking spots and it’s just darker than it was. It was like an olive green before he took it. Now I have no idea what color it is. My brother is disgusting and never showers and cleans anything. Idk how he lives with himself

[@Ry_315]

Cool story

[@theretroreview8178]

Sounds like it ended up as a jerk off chair

[@Matt_Foley]

No one cares.

[@kizzysenpai]

Way to bash your family on the internet. You’re a real winner

[@LA12312]

🤷‍♂️

[@AllInOneMotivation000]

0:53 So Why we clicked you video? 😑

[@user-xk5dl7do3p]

You were useless time to get a hold to someone who knows what they are talking about not you