How to Clean a Recliner: 6 Steps

Who doesn’t love to relax in the comfort of their recliner? They are a great addition to your living room or bedroom, and they make you feel like royalty. But even though they are such a big part of our lives, how often do we think about cleaning them? If you have never cleaned one before, don’t worry! This blog post will teach you 8 steps for how to clean a recliner.

Steps on Cleaning a Recliner

Step One: Mix a solution of warm water and vinegar. Put it in a spray bottle; you can also use an old cleaning cloth or rag. Spray the mixture onto the recliner, paying close attention to the fabric on the arms, backrest, seat area, and headrests if present.

How to Clean a Recliner

Step Two: Use your fingers or a cleaning cloth to get the solution onto any stains or greasy areas. You might need to scrub hard if there are tough spots, and you can use dishwashing soap for tougher stains as well.

Step Three: Rinse your rag or old cleaning cloth in water until it comes out clear before wiping off all of the vinegar mixtures on your recliner.

Step Four: Use a vacuum to suck up any excess liquid that is still on the fabric, including spills and puddles in your chair cracks or crevices.

Step Five: Place damp towels all over the wet areas of the fabric until they are dry; this will soak up any remaining moisture from the cleaning solution.

Step Six: Find a steam cleaner to help you clean your recliner by following the directions on how it looks like with its attachments.

 

How to prevent dirt on Recliner

  • Use a dust cover or pillowcase to keep your chair from getting dirty.
  • Clean spills, like wine and coffee quickly before they penetrate the fabric of your recliner
  • Vacuum the upholstery with an attachment brush for tough spots.
  • Make sure to take care of any loose threads by cutting them off before they become a problem.
  • Use furniture polish to help keep your chair looking new and its fabric feeling soft
  • Clean the upholstery using dish soap on a sponge. This will clean away any oils or dirt that has been deposited by food particles, pet hair, dead skin cells, etc.
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe down the upholstery, and vacuum it again with an attached brush.
  • Apply a small amount of furniture polish, like a water-based product

 

How do you clean a Lazy Boy recliner?

When it comes to how to clean a Lazy Boy recliner, you need to start by vacuuming the upholstery with an attachment brush for tough spots.

Vacuum any loose threads and cut them off before they become a problem.

Clean the upholstery using dish soap on a sponge, this will remove unwanted oils or dirt that has been deposited by food particles, pet hair, or dead skin cells.

Next, you need to use a damp cloth and wipe down the upholstery while vacuuming again with an attachment brush for tough spots. Apply a small amount of furniture polish, like a water-based product to make it look new and its fabric feeling soft!

 

Can you clean furniture with a steamer?

Yes! Steamers are a fantastic way to clean furniture – upholstery, curtains, and even carpets. The heat of the steam releases dirt from fabric surfaces making it easy to remove with just water. This is especially good for cleaning microfiber sofas that can be expensive but easily get dirty with pets or kids in the home.

 

How do you steam clean a recliner?

It’s a good idea to vacuum the recliner first. You’ll want to steam clean with an attached brush for tough spots, and then apply furniture polish!

You can also use a liquid cleaner that is meant to be used on upholstery like Formula 409 or Fantastik (both available at most grocery stores). The goal here is to eliminate any remaining bacteria.

 

How much does it cost to clean a recliner?

The cost to clean a recliner ranges from $50-200 depending on the company, how dirty it is and if you have any other furniture that needs cleaning.

 

When do I need to steam clean my recliner?

You should consider steaming your recliner at least once every six months or after big spills like pet accidents.

 

What can I do when my recliner starts getting dirty?

First off, it’s important for your health that you protect yourself from any bacteria with gloves or an old sheet while cleaning. Wipe away as much of the dirt as possible before applying a

How do you clean a recliner couch?

If your recliner is a couch, you’ll need to take off the cushions and steam clean them after vacuuming all of the loose dirt. Take out all of the fabric panels that can be removed before washing them in hot water with soap. If it’s an upholstery type material, try using an upholstery shampoo and a soft brush.

You should also clean the frame by wiping it down with soap and water, then applying some protective coating to your recliner after you’re done.

 

What are the benefits of cleaning my recliner?

There are many benefits that come from keeping your chair nice and tidy! For starters, because dust is attracted to fabric, you’ll be breathing in fewer particles of it. You won’t have to worry about your chair developing an odor and the fabric will last longer when there is no dirt or oils on them.

Lastly, if any spills happen while eating in your recliner, they will clean up easier because that spilled food has not had time to get ground in.

Step One: Pull the fabric off of the recliner and set it aside in a pile to be cleaned later.

Step Two: If there are any loose bits of food on your chair, use a vacuum cleaner with one attachment that is designed for cleaning furniture or another device to suck them up

Step Three: Use an old toothbrush to scrub the fabric of your recliner with a detergent or soap.

Step Four: Rinse and then use either a dry towel or a rag that has been soaked in warm water and wrung out, depending on how dirty it is.

 

What is the best way to clean fabric chairs?

Easier said than done. But if you’re up for a challenge, here are several ways to get the job done:

Vacuum any loose threads and cut them off before they become a problem.

Clean the chair using dish soap on a sponge, this will remove unwanted oils or dirt from food particles,  pet hair, or dead skin cells.

Next, use a damp cloth and wipe down the upholstery while vacuuming again with an attachment brush for tough spots. Apply a small amount of furniture polish, like a water-based product to make it look new and its fabric feeling soft!