Easiest Do it Yourself Upholstery Steam Cleaning

Once a year or more, I steam clean my upholstery to keep it fresh and looking good. When I had two cats, it was especially important because they were allowed outdoors and even kitty litter can leave their paws less than clean. After fighting with several hand steam cleaners that got clogged with cat hair or were awkward to use, I tried a new method that worked well and with far less effort. Try these upholstery steam cleaning tips to maintain your upholstery fresh and clean.

Steam Cleaning Upholstery Supplies

· Black and Decker Wet/Dry Vacuum with wet intake filter

· Rug Doctor or Bissell Steam Cleaning Solution

· Rug Doctor Spot Removal Solution

· Rug Doctor Pet Odor Removal Solution

· Scrub brush

· Bucket (preferably with pouring spout)

· Vacuum

Steam Cleaning Upholstery Preparation

Before steam cleaning your upholstery, vacuum and clean the area that you will work in as well as the furniture you plan to clean. If you've never steam cleaned your upholstery before, you should try the cleaning solution mix you plan to use on some of the fabric on the underside of your furniture's upholstery to ensure the product won't bleach the color. I've never had any problem with bleaching of my upholstery.

Treat any spots on your upholstery with spot removal solution.

Steam Cleaning Upholstery Set Up

Mix ¼ cup Rug Doctor or Bissell Cleaning solution and one ounce pet odor solution to one gallon of hot water in a bucket. I prefer a bucket with a pouring spout on the side. Place the scrub brush inside.

Plug in your Black and Decker Wet/Dry Vacuum with the wet intake set up. This is a filter that fits over the intake valve. The liquid will go into the inside of the vacuum, so no vacuum cleaner bag is needed.

Remove the pillows from your furniture and set them aside.

Steam Cleaning Upholstery Method

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