Begin making your diy upholstery cleaner by combining water laundry detergent and vinegar in a large bowl or bucket.
Cleaning white vinyl sofa.
If not using something covered in vinyl upholstery for a long time cover it with a clean white cloth to prevent dust and sun damage.
Stir gently to combine soak a microfiber cloth in the cleaning solution then wring out some of the liquid.
Depending on its type of upholstery a white sofa requires a dry cleaning solvent water based cleaning with or without detergent or professional cleaning.
Wipe with a damp cloth afterward to rinse.
Clean furniture by rubbing gently in a circular motion soaking the cloth every so often as needed.
Harsh chemical cleaners are not necessary for a routine cleaning where you re not trying to remove set in stains.
You should literally see the dirt grease and grime start to lift away.
A white sofa catches your eye and pulls you into a room but it also provides a glaring background for stains.
Steps to clean the vinyl.
A sofa s tags indicate the type of cleaning needed for its upholstery with the letter w for detergent and water s for dry cleaning solvent ws for either water based or dry cleaning solvent and x for only professional.
Concentrated bleaches store vinyl cushions in a cool and dry room not the basement or attic where mildew can set in.
Mix warm water and soap.
Let the cleaner sit on the upholstery for about 2 3 minutes.
Using your scrub brush give the vinyl a good scrubbing.
Sprinkle baking soda on a damp cleaning cloth or a sponge designated for cleaning only.