How To Clean A Microsuede Couch (Step-by-Step Guide)

Out of all of the different furniture materials to choose from, microsuede has a soft feel and elegant appearance. They look stylish in any home and are incredibly easy to maintain. Because the fibers in the fabric are tightly woven, it can be hard to stain a microsuede couch.

When it comes time to clean most microsuede, all it takes is some patience and a spray bottle of soapy water. Making sure you do this regularly will help make your couch last for several years. It doesn’t take much work and prevents smaller issues from becoming larger ones.

I’ve included a detailed instruction guide to show you just how to clean your microsuede couch. Whether you struggle with pet hair everywhere or young children spilling on your furniture, you’ll be able to clean up any mess. Let’s jump into it!

If you bought your couch new, it likely came with an instruction manual that includes a care guide. If you bought it secondhand, you’d likely be able to find the care guide online. Either way, it’s crucial that you have one way or another to access it.

The care guide will show either an S or a W in the cleaning section. If your sofa is labeled with a W, this means you’ll use a water-based cleaner. On the other hand, an S stands for a couch that would be stained by water and needs to be treated with a microsuede solvent.

Sometimes a care guide will so both, and S and a W. This allows you to choose which method you’d like to use without worrying about staining the couch.

One way to ensure that your couch will come out refreshed and clean is to wipe in circular motions. Take a clean towel and do this until the section you’re working on is finished. It’s normal for this type of material to look darker when it’s damp, and it will return to normal once it’s dry.

During this step, you’ll want to be on the lookout for any stains or areas that need a little extra work. In the future, know that it’s best to clean these spots as soon as you see the spill or stain exists. You don’t want it to settle into the fabric because it can become incredibly difficult to remove.

The second step is essential so that you don’t ruin your couch. It is important to note that if you have a microsuede that becomes stained from water, this method won’t work for you. Spot testing the paste lets you see if it will damage your sofa or not.

I like to do this one in an area practically nobody notices. The base of your couch works great, as well as the back of the couch if it’s facing a wall. Take a pea-size amount of the paste and continue with the directions.

If, after doing so, you notice that it didn’t harm your couch, repeat all these steps on the actual stain, you need to get rid of.

Related Questions

Can microsuede get wet?

Because microsuede sofas are made with microfibers, they’re less likely to stain. Many of these couches actually have a water-resistant feature to them that prevents the sofa from even getting wet in the first place. If it does get wet, it’s important to dry the fabric quickly to prevent a bigger problem. 

Is microsuede a good material?

Microsuede is a great material for a bunch of different lifestyles. It can handle the daily life of households with kids, pets, or just one person. It’s stain-proof and one of the easiest materials to clean. Many homeowners like it because it’s cozy and soft in the winter and cool and dry in the summer. It feels great against the skin and breathes like cotton, making it a comfortable place to relax. 

Does microsuede attract pet hair?

Even though it’s the least likely fabric to attract pet hair, it can happen. If you find yourself struggling to keep fido’s loose hairs at bay, you’re in luck. To get pet hair off of a microsuede couch, you just need a slightly damp cloth and wipe it