How to Clean & Refresh Micro-Suede!

Hello again, savvy savers! Today’s Tutorial Tuesday post, is a selfish endeavor for me, as it involves the odious task of safely cleaning micro-suede at home! According to the National Furniture Market 2014 Sales Record, 1:6 sales nationally were micro-suede, and so I would imagine this post can help a lot of you, too! As you can see above, the sectional in our den needed a bit of work, and honestly, I have just not wanted to clean this couch. So, with a little research and trial and error, and a few profanities later, I can come up with the most economical, time-friendly way to clean this household staple! 

Materials Needed:

• Spray Bottle Nozzle (on hand)
• Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol (on hand)
• White Sponge ($0.25, from 4 pack at dollar tree)
• Soft Bristle Brush (on hand)
• Credit Card (on hand)
• Vacuum (on hand)

Total Cost: $0.25

Here’s how to clean it:

1. Thoroughly vacuum your furniture piece; front sides, under cushions, back panels, and inner-connective parts, if needed.
2. Place a Spray Nozzle on a bottle of rubbing alcohol.
3. Spray down your couch with rubbing alcohol; your fabric will need to be damp but not saturated.
4. Start working from your cushions down, take a white sponge (this will prevent artificial dyes from the sponge from being transferred to your fabric), working in a circular motion, work up stains in the fabric. 
5. Let the fabric dry approximately 20 minutes.
6. After this time check your fabric, and if stains still persist, follow steps 1-4 with a clean sponge.
7. Once the fabric is cleaned, and fully dry, take the edge of a credit card, and scrape the top of the fabric in long, straight lines. 
8. This will allow the fabric nap to be raised and will allow the original colors of the fabric to emerge.

So, as you can see… this work wonders! I am super excited about the results, as this cleaning method has only set me back $0.25, the cost of a sponge! How amazing is that! If anyone has other methods for cleaning micro-suede, please leave me a comment below and let me know!

Here’s to better living,