What a great tip. I was just considering renting the cleaner from the supermarket. My couch is 15 years old and is still in great condition just needs a cleaning. Totally doing this!!
Hi @TerryTalksRealLife! Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. You will be thrilled to see your couch after using this method. It's great because you don't have to wait so long for it to dry as well. ~Lora Lea
This is exactly the tip I was looking for. I had been thinking of buying myself a steamer for Christmas! Now I don't have to. Thank you for your helpful advice.
For less than $20 I bought a stainless steel extractor tool that fits on my shop vac. I spray cleaner on couch and scrub it in with a brush on the cordless drill. Make sure you use the gentler brush works great on upholstery! I only use a few drops of cleaner in spray bottle of water. This way I don’t need a clean water rinse. For me, the shop vac has much more sucking power than household machines and I already owned it. I also sprinkle baking soda on couch first and work it in. Let sit 30 minutes and vac it up before cleaning. Really helps with dog odor. The shop vac also will blow air out if you set it that way. I’ll put a few drops of essential oil in hose and blast air into sofa. Helps dry it faster and smell good too
@tracyjohnson5023 I LOVE this idea. This is the kind of thinking that brought this channel into being. Thanks so much for sharing. Great tips! - Lora Lea👍👏👏👏👏
@@sawdustandcornbread you're welcome. I've got more lol. You can buy the drill brush kit with different scrubbers on Amazon. They're great for tubs, tile, shower doors. I also bought my own cheaper drill instead of risking hubbys good one he needs for work. Every gal needs a household tool kit of her own imo. If anyone on your channel has horses and/or farm I've got tons of DIY money savers.
This would definitely work well, however, as someone who had their own cleaning business in the 90’s & specialized in carpet, tile, furniture, etc…the additional fabric softener rinse may smell great but will attract more soil. I’d do a rinse with water and white vinegar…it’ll dry just fine and won’t smell like pickles. Point & oscillatie a fan on it and it’ll dry faster. I have wiener dogs and an english bulldog on chenille furniture & this is what I do in between my twice yearly full on Bissell ProHeat Pet Little Green upholstery machine. Also vinegar is far better in your washing machine than fabric softener…those coat the inner workings of your washer and dryer with chemicals and additives that will cause corrosion and for them not to function as well…also keeps towel absorbent and fluffy…just a 1/2-1 cup in the rinse depending on load size.
Thanks for the tips and welcome to the channel @marinemom70 ! I enjoy how this community can learn from one another. 🥰 I know someone who likes to tuck a few fabric sheets between the cushions to keep it fresh. That may be a good alternative if you aren't comfortable using it directly on the couch. They are also great to toss in drawers or zipped into suitcases between vacations. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread I do the same with them…dresser drawers, under my SUV seats, in my hubs truck, in the bottom of clothes hampers & baskets, in the linen closet, in the bottom of trash cans and I like to put a couple on the underside of the grate before I replace the a/c filter. All sorts of uses! Here in FL we have luv bugs & they’re great to use to get them off when they’re wet, they also keep the stray cats and certain bugs outta my garden!
I hope you have great results! I haven't heard of Nenuco. Does it help with static? I'm always interested in new ways of repelling pet hair. Thanks for watching!
What an amazing way to clean an older couch!! I had a similar couch prior to the one I have now. I wish I would've known of this cleaning method. You did an amazing job!! Thank you for the great advice. I am a Cleaning Queen in my house, hahaha!!
Thanks for watching, Vicki! It really makes a huge difference in an older couch. I appreciate your comments and encouragement. Welcome to the channel. 😀 💫🌻 ~Lora Lea
Thanks for the tips. I was considering buying a slipcover for a chair that I love but doesn't look its best anymore. I'm going to try your method first. Ignore the hateful comments from people who can't be nice, lots of us appreciate you!
This was so helpful! I have an older sofa very similar to yours. I was thinking with the holidays coming up, how I could clean my sofa. You answered my question!!! Thank you so much!!
I'm so happy you found the video helpful, @marcym2259 ! Welcome to the channel. You will be amazed at what a difference this makes in your couch. ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel @jennifersmall1998 .That's a great point. As long as you aren't double dipping in soiled water. Whenever you place the cloth you are cleaning with back into the water, it gets pretty grimy quickly.. If you keep the rinse bucket clean with fresh water, that is an option. ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel @theresacarmen9846 ! Several viewers suggested using 2 buckets as an additional step saver. My couch isn't terribly far from my kitchen sink, so it isn't a problem for me. I can see how it may be an issue for some. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
Good thinking @cherylrougeau3824 ! Just be cautious on dark and bright colors. Always try it out in a hidden spot first. 😉 Thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel! 😀 🥰 ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel, @virginiawatkins8255 ! I like to use a drop of liquid dish soap dissolved in the water for greasy stains. I've never tried it alone on the entire couch. Thanks for your comment. I love how we all can learn from one another. :) ~Lora Lea
Thanks, @elainekarrh2240 ! It is amazing how much a good cleaning brings things back to life. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! 🙂🥰 ~Lora Lea
It does take a bit of elbow grease, @naughtylilangel33 . But this is a great alternative for those who don't have the option of using a machine. You can keep it in your pocket in case you ever need it. 🙂 Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. ~Lora Lea
JamieThe SasdenachLass I have an old 1998 steam vac never caught the hang of it used it one time & put too much water on the furniture. Going to wash my chair by hand , rinse & use the steam vac to extract the water from it. Hope it works my chair doesn’t look dirty I keep it covered but I have animals & it’s cloth & absorbs odor so it’s more about refreshing it. I don’t work the steam vac well. I think I will prefer to use dry powder you scrub in carpet & then vacuum
That's great Lanese! Thanks for letting me know this was helpful. It makes a huge difference in how the couch looks and feels. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
I, been doing this for about 9 years just using hot water and a micro fiber towel . I, buy the BISSEL FEBREZE HAWAIIAN ALOHA vacuum carpet shampoo for cleaning my microfiber sofas. Turn, on my ceiling fan on high then sometimes i use my box fans against them to dry.. usually, they dry over night. smells really good
Welcome to the channel @snoppy1038 ! Microfiber towels are amazing. It's like they're covered in tiny fingers that grab up the dirt. Anything that says Hawaiian or Aloha has to smell nice. 🙂🌴🥥. Thanks for sharing. ~ Lora Lea
Wow! I had no idea. I'll have to check that out. It sure has saved me a lot of steps. 🙂 Who knew it was in a book? Lol! Thanks for letting me know. It sounds like this Aslett may be worth reading up on. Thanks for sharing @bengali481 ! Welcome to the channel. ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel,, Deborahs8941 ! I wouldn't recommend Woolite on carpet. If it's a very short pile rug, like berber, it should be o.k. Be sure not to over-wet it. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel @starrynight2600 ! Several other viewers agree with you. 🙂 Just be sure to keep your rinse water bucket fresh and clear. My couch isn't far from my kitchen. But I can see how 2 buckets will be helpful for others. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
I purchased a Southwestern looking couch because that they kind of look I have is Southwestern with a little Tuscany thrown in there. I can't stand a dirty house thank you if I had known that the couch that I bought was down I would have never purchased it because it hurts the birds when the feathers are pulled and I love animals and I don't trust anyone who does not love animals. So I think I'm going to have to order some wool or something like that to put inside of the couch cushions but thank you so much any thing you can tell me about making it plump up a little more or wash the cushions the raw silk so I have to be very careful any ideas ?
The best way I have found to plump the cushions is a light vacuuming followed by manually fluffing and plumping the cushions by hand. I hope this helps. ❤ Thanks for watching.
I actually think a steam upholstery would be way easier. Waaay too many trips back and forth to the sink and A LOT of hand scrubbing. Then you have to go back and dry it? My steam cleaner does that for me by extracting all of the water with every stroke. My hands and fingers would be cramped and sore for days after doing it like this, lol! Thanks, but know thanks.
Welcome to the channel @vickisullivan847 ! I appreciate your comments. In the past, I have borrowed and rented steam cleaners for carpet and upholstery. I was never satisfied with the results. My experience was the machines applied way more water than necessary. The surface is all that requires wet cleaning. All of the filling is sufficiently cleaned by vacuuming. I also found the machines never had enough suction to sufficiently remove the water and soap soaked into the batting. Waiting for the furniture to dry for such a long period of time isn't an option in our house. This channel is all about using the things you have to make the things you want. Many of us don't own steam cleaners. A lot of times there is no wiggle room in budgets for buying or renting a machine. If you are blessed with a great machine that functions as it should, that's awesome! For those of us who don't, a little elbow grease makes our furniture look brand new. Thanks for watching. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread I appreciate your reply. Just to be clear; I was "blessed" with 3 sons who together bought me a Hoover Steam cleaner, which I've wanted for a long time and would have never been able to afford on my fixed income.
Welcome to the channel @Godgirl1966 ! Several viewers feel the same way as you. Two buckets will work just fine as long as you keep the water good and clean. You'll need to freshen your rinse water often. Try not to double dip in your detergent water without rinsing in between. Enjoy your fresh, clean furniture. :) ~Lora Lea
Hi @rhondaevgen6626 Welcome to the channel! Several viewers have shared that same idea. If you choose to use buckets, be sure not to double dip in your wash water. Also, you will need to empty and refresh your rinse water often to keep it nice and clean 😉. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
Great question @mariemadinger4997 ! I have personally only used Woolite with an occasional drop of liquid dish detergent. I like Woolite because it is formated for gentle wash and hand washing. One viewer said she uses Dawn. If you try another cleaner, I suggest trying it on a hidden spot first. Maybe behind the couch. I hope this helps. Welcome to the channel! 😍 ☺~Lora Lea
Thanks for watching @ceciliamedeiros447 . The video thumbnail shows the couch before and after cleaning. It is easier to see on a computer screen or T.V.. Sorry I didn't inject more of those into the video itself. 😔 I especially wish I had taken close-ups of the arms before cleaning. They were quite grimy . I did manage to get close-ups of the arms after (in the video). They look brand new! 😍👏👏👏👏☺ ~Lora Lea
Thanks for bringing that up, @carolynanderson94 ! That would certainly be a horrible scenario. Thankfully, our furniture came from people I personally know and trust. If you are considering plush furniture from an unknown source, you should look for signs of bed bugs between and under the cushions. If there is any doubt, you can have a professional bag and bug bomb the couch. If you're feeling brave, you may be able to bag and bug bomb the furniture yourself. I hope this helps. :) Take care! ~Lora Lea
Open up the bottom of the couch and look for bug poo ( blue-ish or black spots on the wood of the couch.look in the folds or seems of the furniture for actual bugs.
Welcome to the channel, @juliefarraway5016 ! You could use 2 large bowls or buckets as long as you change the water often. You want to avoid "double-dipping" in soiled water. Always rinse your cloth before dipping back into your wash water. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel, @debraalbright6379 ! As I mentioned in the video, this method does take a bit of elbow grease but it's well worth the calories burned in the end. 😀 Thanks for your comment. ~Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel, @anjagutsell5781 ! It is definitely clean enough for the average family. A steam cleaner typically leaves the underlying couch filling overly wet. This is the perfect situation for mold and mildew to grow. Also, Woolite is a detergent type soap. Just as when you wash your hands, dirt and bacteria are lifted, displaced, and rinsed away. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
U do realize that bacteria exist everywhere, right? 99% are at least benign, and many are actually good for u. Your skin is protected by a layer of beneficial bacteria.
Great point @staceykersting705 . We need a little bacteria to keep us healthy. 🙂 No house is a sterile house. That's a good thing. Thanks for commenting. Welcome to the channel! ~Lora Lea
@@julieee4246, Thanks for your comment. This method uses a detergent type soap to lift and displace soils and oils from the couch surface. Rinsing wipes the contaminants away. Just like washing your hands with soap and water. There is no need to wet and extract the underlying fiber fill unless there is a deep penetrating stain such as pet urine. In that case, I definitely recommend an extractor. I hope this helps. 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Welcome to the channel! ~ Lora Lea
Woolite may be good for this purpose. However Woolite for carpet is horrible. I have used it thinking the name brand would be good. It was not. I used another product that cleaned it well that Woolite carpet could not clean at all. A waste of time and money. Very overpriced. Main thing it doesn't work.
Welcome to the channel @jancoley9051 ! I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with your carpet. It is definitely a completely different animal when it comes to cleaning. The fibers drink up whatever you use on them. Liquid seeps into the padding underneath. I'm glad you found something that works! Would you mind sharing what worked?~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread Thank you. I can't remember exactly which one that worked. Sorry I would share that info if I could but don't want to say the wrong thing. Carpet cleaning is in my past, thank goodness. I think I would recognize it on the shelf. I definitely remember what didn't work and that was Woolite. Great it works for you.
Yes, I don't recommend Woolite on carpet. It may be o.k. for a very light surface cleaning on a short pile, tightly looped rug such as berber. I removed all the carpets from my hardwood floors when my children were small. I felt it was never clean enough no matter how I cleaned it. I borrowed and rented steam cleaners.. I vacuumed constantly. While removing the carpets and pads, I saw what is lurking underneath. I'm o.k. with never having carpets again. Lol. It's warm and comfortable, but so are socks. And they're easier to clean. 😀 ~ Lora Lea
Welcome to the channel @stephaniebailey4236 ! I'm always open to suggestions. 🙂 What's your favorite way to clean your couch without a steamer? Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
Thanks for watching @tikajoubert2473 . It does require a bit of elbow grease. But I don't mind burning a few calories for such great results. It saves so much money on machine rentals. 🙂$👍🏻
Welcome to the channel @juliemathews5115 ! I'm sorry my coach appears this way on your screen. I can assure you, in person, it looks, smells, and feels as fresh as ever. Thanks for watching..~Lora Lea
What a great tip. I was just considering renting the cleaner from the supermarket. My couch is 15 years old and is still in great condition just needs a cleaning. Totally doing this!!
Hi @TerryTalksRealLife! Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. You will be thrilled to see your couch after using this method. It's great because you don't have to wait so long for it to dry as well. ~Lora Lea
This is exactly the tip I was looking for. I had been thinking of buying myself a steamer for Christmas! Now I don't have to. Thank you for your helpful advice.
This makes me so happy @peggybrowning9120 ! Welcome to the channel. I'm so glad this video helped you. 🥰 Take care ~Lora Lea
I find it calming to clean things by hand.
I agree. It is very satisfying to see the improvement you have made yourself! Thanks for watching. ❤
For less than $20 I bought a stainless steel extractor tool that fits on my shop vac. I spray cleaner on couch and scrub it in with a brush on the cordless drill. Make sure you use the gentler brush works great on upholstery! I only use a few drops of cleaner in spray bottle of water. This way I don’t need a clean water rinse.
For me, the shop vac has much more sucking power than household machines and I already owned it. I also sprinkle baking soda on couch first and work it in. Let sit 30 minutes and vac it up before cleaning. Really helps with dog odor.
The shop vac also will blow air out if you set it that way. I’ll put a few drops of essential oil in hose and blast air into sofa. Helps dry it faster and smell good too
@tracyjohnson5023 I LOVE this idea. This is the kind of thinking that brought this channel into being. Thanks so much for sharing. Great tips! - Lora Lea👍👏👏👏👏
@@sawdustandcornbread you're welcome. I've got more lol. You can buy the drill brush kit with different scrubbers on Amazon. They're great for tubs, tile, shower doors.
I also bought my own cheaper drill instead of risking hubbys good one he needs for work. Every gal needs a household tool kit of her own imo.
If anyone on your channel has horses and/or farm I've got tons of DIY money savers.
@@tracyjohnson5023 That's great! Thanks for sharing. Feel free to chime in at anytime. 😊
This would definitely work well, however, as someone who had their own cleaning business in the 90’s & specialized in carpet, tile, furniture, etc…the additional fabric softener rinse may smell great but will attract more soil. I’d do a rinse with water and white vinegar…it’ll dry just fine and won’t smell like pickles. Point & oscillatie a fan on it and it’ll dry faster. I have wiener dogs and an english bulldog on chenille furniture & this is what I do in between my twice yearly full on Bissell ProHeat Pet Little Green upholstery machine. Also vinegar is far better in your washing machine than fabric softener…those coat the inner workings of your washer and dryer with chemicals and additives that will cause corrosion and for them not to function as well…also keeps towel absorbent and fluffy…just a 1/2-1 cup in the rinse depending on load size.
Thanks for the tips and welcome to the channel @marinemom70 ! I enjoy how this community can learn from one another. 🥰 I know someone who likes to tuck a few fabric sheets between the cushions to keep it fresh. That may be a good alternative if you aren't comfortable using it directly on the couch. They are also great to toss in drawers or zipped into suitcases between vacations. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching~Lora Lea
Thanks for sharing I was wondering about this.
@@sawdustandcornbread I do the same with them…dresser drawers, under my SUV seats, in my hubs truck, in the bottom of clothes hampers & baskets, in the linen closet, in the bottom of trash cans and I like to put a couple on the underside of the grate before I replace the a/c filter. All sorts of uses! Here in FL we have luv bugs & they’re great to use to get them off when they’re wet, they also keep the stray cats and certain bugs outta my garden!
@@marinemom70 Great tips! 👍🏻 Thanks for watching. 🙂
I love the name Sawdust and Cornbread.
Thanks @ceciliamedeiros447 ! I make a LOT of sawdust and a little bit of cornbread, lol! 😄 Welcome to the channel. ~Lora Lea
Great tip. I won't use fabric softener but will spray it after it has dried with Nenuco. Going to do my armchair in my dining room today.
I hope you have great results! I haven't heard of Nenuco. Does it help with static? I'm always interested in new ways of repelling pet hair. Thanks for watching!
What an amazing way to clean an older couch!! I had a similar couch prior to the one I have now. I wish I would've known of this cleaning method. You did an amazing job!! Thank you for the great advice. I am a Cleaning Queen in my house, hahaha!!
Thanks for watching, Vicki! It really makes a huge difference in an older couch. I appreciate your comments and encouragement. Welcome to the channel. 😀 💫🌻
~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread 🤗Thank you so much, Lora!!
Thanks for the tips. I was considering buying a slipcover for a chair that I love but doesn't look its best anymore. I'm going to try your method first.
Ignore the hateful comments from people who can't be nice, lots of us appreciate you!
Thank you, danae1326 ! I hope your old chair looks as fresh and new as my old couch 🙂.. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. 🙂❤~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread you're welcome and I'll let you know how it turns out! 😄
Best of luck with your channel.
Thanks so much @danae1326 !
Hi! Just found your video and am so excited to get going on my couches. You're great to watch! Thank you!
Thanks so much! It's fun to freshen everything up around the house. Blessings!
This was so helpful! I have an older sofa very similar to yours. I was thinking with the holidays coming up, how I could clean my sofa. You answered my question!!! Thank you so much!!
I'm so happy you found the video helpful, @marcym2259 ! Welcome to the channel. You will be amazed at what a difference this makes in your couch. ~Lora Lea
Just ran across your video while sitting on that exact same couch. Thanks for the tips
Welcome to the channel @debbiemoore7802 ! That's so cool! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
What if you don’t have two sinks?? Two buckets would be easier, put them near the thing you are cleaning!
Welcome to the channel @jennifersmall1998 .That's a great point. As long as you aren't double dipping in soiled water. Whenever you place the cloth you are cleaning with back into the water, it gets pretty grimy quickly.. If you keep the rinse bucket clean with fresh water, that is an option. ~Lora Lea
Too many trips back and forth to sink. I'd need more step saving method.
Welcome to the channel @theresacarmen9846 ! Several viewers suggested using 2 buckets as an additional step saver. My couch isn't terribly far from my kitchen sink, so it isn't a problem for me. I can see how it may be an issue for some. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
Winded works amazing too.
Thanks for the comment, @storminight . Do you mean Windex? I've never tried it on upholstery. Tell us more.
Great job! Add a little rubbing alcohol to the cleaning solution and the sofa will dry quicker.
Good thinking @cherylrougeau3824 ! Just be cautious on dark and bright colors. Always try it out in a hidden spot first. 😉 Thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel! 😀 🥰 ~Lora Lea
Warm water and Dawn dose a fantastic job on microfiber used it for years
Welcome to the channel, @virginiawatkins8255 ! I like to use a drop of liquid dish soap dissolved in the water for greasy stains. I've never tried it alone on the entire couch. Thanks for your comment. I love how we all can learn from one another. :) ~Lora Lea
Looks great!👏👏👏
Thanks, @elainekarrh2240 ! It is amazing how much a good cleaning brings things back to life. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! 🙂🥰 ~Lora Lea
Hello Elaine how are you doing?
Informative. Last two segments where you talked about terrycloth drying (9:28) the sound stopped.
Thanks Barbara. I'll look into it. I appreciate you watching and commenting.🙂❤
Great idea, I think we will stick to our extractor 😊
It does take a bit of elbow grease, @naughtylilangel33 . But this is a great alternative for those who don't have the option of using a machine. You can keep it in your pocket in case you ever need it. 🙂 Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. ~Lora Lea
JamieThe SasdenachLass I have an old 1998 steam vac never caught the hang of it used it one time & put too much water on the furniture. Going to wash my chair by hand , rinse & use the steam vac to extract the water from it. Hope it works my chair doesn’t look dirty I keep it covered but I have animals & it’s cloth & absorbs odor so it’s more about refreshing it. I don’t work the steam vac well. I think I will prefer to use dry powder you scrub in carpet & then vacuum
LOST AUDIO IN THE END. Liked the idea of using fabric conditioner in the end. God bless.
Thank you so much. I apologize for the technical glitch. God bless you. 🙂
Thanks for this video i have the same couch
That's great Lanese! Thanks for letting me know this was helpful. It makes a huge difference in how the couch looks and feels. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
Thank you 🎉😊
Glad to help. 🙂
I, been doing this for about 9 years just using hot water and a micro fiber towel .
I, buy the BISSEL FEBREZE HAWAIIAN ALOHA vacuum carpet shampoo for cleaning my microfiber sofas.
Turn, on my ceiling fan on high then sometimes i use my box fans against them to dry.. usually, they dry over night. smells really good
Welcome to the channel @snoppy1038 ! Microfiber towels are amazing. It's like they're covered in tiny fingers that grab up the dirt. Anything that says Hawaiian or Aloha has to smell nice. 🙂🌴🥥. Thanks for sharing. ~ Lora Lea
That cleaning rag fold is from a book by Don Aslett.
Wow! I had no idea. I'll have to check that out. It sure has saved me a lot of steps. 🙂 Who knew it was in a book? Lol! Thanks for letting me know. It sounds like this Aslett may be worth reading up on. Thanks for sharing @bengali481 ! Welcome to the channel. ~Lora Lea
It's common sense lol, don't need a book to show me that
Absolutely great, new sub, thank you!
I'm glad you like it @HRM! Welcome to the channel. 🌹~Lora Lea
What a great tip I have an area rug 5 x 7 that needs a little cleaning I’m wondering if I could use the same process?
Welcome to the channel,, Deborahs8941 ! I wouldn't recommend Woolite on carpet. If it's a very short pile rug, like berber, it should be o.k. Be sure not to over-wet it. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! ~Lora Lea
Brilliant 🥰
Thanks so much, @sarahperks8226 ! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Welcome to the channel! ~Lora Lea
I love the music you chose for this video! ❤️
Thanks so much, @ayyyeeeitskels3711 ! Welcome to the channel. 😍 I like to mix it up a bit. Jazz and standards are my favorite. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
Thanks so much!! Great idea...🤓🌼
Thanks for watching @joanne4120 ! I'm glad you found the video helpful. I appreciate your comment. :) 🙂~Lora Lea
I think having two buckets near the Sofa would be less trips to the sink.
Welcome to the channel @starrynight2600 ! Several other viewers agree with you. 🙂 Just be sure to keep your rinse water bucket fresh and clear. My couch isn't far from my kitchen. But I can see how 2 buckets will be helpful for others. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
I'm going to be on that channel
😉😘❤
I purchased a Southwestern looking couch because that they kind of look I have is Southwestern with a little Tuscany thrown in there.
I can't stand a dirty house thank you if I had known that the couch that I bought was down I would have never purchased it because it hurts the birds when the feathers are pulled and I love animals and I don't trust anyone who does not love animals. So I think I'm going to have to order some wool or something like that to put inside of the couch cushions but thank you so much any thing you can tell me about making it plump up a little more or wash the cushions the raw silk so I have to be very careful any ideas ?
The best way I have found to plump the cushions is a light vacuuming followed by manually fluffing and plumping the cushions by hand. I hope this helps. ❤ Thanks for watching.
I actually think a steam upholstery would be way easier. Waaay too many trips back and forth to the sink and A LOT of hand scrubbing. Then you have to go back and dry it? My steam cleaner does that for me by extracting all of the water with every stroke. My hands and fingers would be cramped and sore for days after doing it like this, lol! Thanks, but know thanks.
Oops! Meant to say "No thanks", not "know", lol!
Welcome to the channel @vickisullivan847 ! I appreciate your comments. In the past, I have borrowed and rented steam cleaners for carpet and upholstery. I was never satisfied with the results. My experience was the machines applied way more water than necessary. The surface is all that requires wet cleaning. All of the filling is sufficiently cleaned by vacuuming.
I also found the machines never had enough suction to sufficiently remove the water and soap soaked into the batting. Waiting for the furniture to dry for such a long period of time isn't an option in our house.
This channel is all about using the things you have to make the things you want. Many of us don't own steam cleaners. A lot of times there is no wiggle room in budgets for buying or renting a machine. If you are blessed with a great machine that functions as it should, that's awesome! For those of us who don't, a little elbow grease makes our furniture look brand new.
Thanks for watching. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread I appreciate your reply. Just to be clear; I was "blessed" with 3 sons who together bought me a Hoover Steam cleaner, which I've wanted for a long time and would have never been able to afford on my fixed income.
That's great @vickisullivan847 ! That truly is a blessing. You have 3 very thoughtful sons. ❤ ~Lora Lea
@@vickisullivan847is such snarkiness necessary? this girl is just trying to help people do something on a budget.
I wouldn't use my kitchen sink at all. Two buckets would be great or the wash tub
Welcome to the channel @Godgirl1966 ! Several viewers feel the same way as you. Two buckets will work just fine as long as you keep the water good and clean. You'll need to freshen your rinse water often. Try not to double dip in your detergent water without rinsing in between. Enjoy your fresh, clean furniture. :) ~Lora Lea
You could have just used two buckets and brought them where you were at instead of running back and forth to the sink
Hi @rhondaevgen6626 Welcome to the channel! Several viewers have shared that same idea. If you choose to use buckets, be sure not to double dip in your wash water. Also, you will need to empty and refresh your rinse water often to keep it nice and clean 😉. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
If you don't want stains you lay paper towel on top while it air dries
Thanks for the tip. 🙂
Can you use any cleaner besides woolite ?
Great question @mariemadinger4997 ! I have personally only used Woolite with an occasional drop of liquid dish detergent. I like Woolite because it is formated for gentle wash and hand washing. One viewer said she uses Dawn. If you try another cleaner, I suggest trying it on a hidden spot first. Maybe behind the couch. I hope this helps. Welcome to the channel! 😍 ☺~Lora Lea
How about before and after pictures.
Thanks for watching @ceciliamedeiros447 . The video thumbnail shows the couch before and after cleaning. It is easier to see on a computer screen or T.V.. Sorry I didn't inject more of those into the video itself. 😔 I especially wish I had taken close-ups of the arms before cleaning. They were quite grimy . I did manage to get close-ups of the arms after (in the video). They look brand new! 😍👏👏👏👏☺ ~Lora Lea
Dovesoap for leather sofa s
Wow, @maryt9704! That sounds like an interesting option. Can you tell us more? Thanks for commenting. 🙂 Welcome to the channel! ~Lora Lea
How can you guarantee that you didn't bring back bed bugs in your furniture?
Thanks for bringing that up, @carolynanderson94 ! That would certainly be a horrible scenario. Thankfully, our furniture came from people I personally know and trust. If you are considering plush furniture from an unknown source, you should look for signs of bed bugs between and under the cushions. If there is any doubt, you can have a professional bag and bug bomb the couch. If you're feeling brave, you may be able to bag and bug bomb the furniture yourself. I hope this helps. :) Take care! ~Lora Lea
Open up the bottom of the couch and look for bug poo ( blue-ish or black spots on the wood of the couch.look in the folds or seems of the furniture for actual bugs.
Thanks for your comment @savagevlogs2936 . It's good to know the specific signs of bed bugs.😬😳🪲🪲🪲. Welcome to the channel! ~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread I've heard of bedbugs being discovered in new furniture, too.
@@juanitawatson596 Yikes! I guess it's good to double check anything we bring into our homes. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
Or just take a bowl with you
Welcome to the channel, @juliefarraway5016 ! You could use 2 large bowls or buckets as long as you change the water often. You want to avoid "double-dipping" in soiled water. Always rinse your cloth before dipping back into your wash water. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂 ~Lora Lea
Wish I could turn down the background music. it's too distracting and hard to hear you so I'll turn off my sound so I can watch this.
Thanks for letting me know, Terry. I will keep this in mind for future videos. I appreciate you watching and commenting. 🙂
Looks like a lot of work to me...
Welcome to the channel, @debraalbright6379 ! As I mentioned in the video, this method does take a bit of elbow grease but it's well worth the calories burned in the end. 😀 Thanks for your comment. ~Lora Lea
I dont think its hygienically clean, bacteria still sitting on it ?
Welcome to the channel, @anjagutsell5781 ! It is definitely clean enough for the average family. A steam cleaner typically leaves the underlying couch filling overly wet. This is the perfect situation for mold and mildew to grow. Also, Woolite is a detergent type soap. Just as when you wash your hands, dirt and bacteria are lifted, displaced, and rinsed away. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
U do realize that bacteria exist everywhere, right? 99% are at least benign, and many are actually good for u. Your skin is protected by a layer of beneficial bacteria.
Great point @staceykersting705 . We need a little bacteria to keep us healthy. 🙂 No house is a sterile house. That's a good thing. Thanks for commenting. Welcome to the channel! ~Lora Lea
I agree because nothing is getting extracted....
@@julieee4246, Thanks for your comment. This method uses a detergent type soap to lift and displace soils and oils from the couch surface. Rinsing wipes the contaminants away. Just like washing your hands with soap and water. There is no need to wet and extract the underlying fiber fill unless there is a deep penetrating stain such as pet urine. In that case, I definitely recommend an extractor. I hope this helps. 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Welcome to the channel! ~ Lora Lea
Woolite may be good for this purpose. However Woolite for carpet is horrible. I have used it thinking the name brand would be good. It was not. I used another product that cleaned it well that Woolite carpet could not clean at all. A waste of time and money. Very overpriced. Main thing it doesn't work.
Welcome to the channel @jancoley9051 ! I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with your carpet. It is definitely a completely different animal when it comes to cleaning. The fibers drink up whatever you use on them. Liquid seeps into the padding underneath. I'm glad you found something that works! Would you mind sharing what worked?~Lora Lea
@@sawdustandcornbread Thank you. I can't remember exactly which one that worked. Sorry I would share that info if I could but don't want to say the wrong thing. Carpet cleaning is in my past, thank goodness. I think I would recognize it on the shelf. I definitely remember what didn't work and that was Woolite. Great it works for you.
Yes, I don't recommend Woolite on carpet. It may be o.k. for a very light surface cleaning on a short pile, tightly looped rug such as berber.
I removed all the carpets from my hardwood floors when my children were small. I felt it was never clean enough no matter how I cleaned it. I borrowed and rented steam cleaners.. I vacuumed constantly. While removing the carpets and pads, I saw what is lurking underneath. I'm o.k. with never having carpets again. Lol. It's warm and comfortable, but so are socks. And they're easier to clean. 😀 ~ Lora Lea
That's hard work too much
It does require a bit of elbow grease. It's well worth the results rather than renting a steamer. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂
There is, I'm sure, a better way.😕
Welcome to the channel @stephaniebailey4236 ! I'm always open to suggestions. 🙂 What's your favorite way to clean your couch without a steamer? Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
lose the msic
Thanks for watching! I'll keep it in mind. 😉
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Welcome to the channel @karenhaver6827 ! Thanks for watching. ~Lora Lea
This is too much work
Thanks for watching @tikajoubert2473 . It does require a bit of elbow grease. But I don't mind burning a few calories for such great results. It saves so much money on machine rentals. 🙂$👍🏻
Still looks filthy
Welcome to the channel @juliemathews5115 ! I'm sorry my coach appears this way on your screen. I can assure you, in person, it looks, smells, and feels as fresh as ever. Thanks for watching..~Lora Lea
It is a brown couch
@julie Mathews
Wow! What a rude person you are!
@@sawdustandcornbread I can see the difference.
@@juanitawatson596 , thanks for letting me know. Sometimes lighting is tricky. I appreciate your comment. ~Lora Lea