Can you clean a couch with this? Is it safe for most fabrics?
1002514
I have never cleaned a couch with it and would be concerned that the steam may alter the color in the fabric. A test on a small section may be prudent before proceeding on the entire couch.
1002515
If it is a solid surface then yes. It is not suction it just uses steam which then has to be dried since it becomes wet. Disinfecting yes dirt removing no
1002516
I would advise against it as a Steam cleaner/ extractor for carpets with an upholstery attachment is much more suited as it sucks up all the moisture which a hard surface steamer such as the Steam Fast model you are asking about does not have the ability to extract. Fabric and especially upholstery is subject to mildew and mold if not dried completely, so I personally would not risk that or altering the color.I have a Hoover Steam Cleaner/ Extractor that works well for that job.
1002517
I think so. You will have to absorb the water with a towel because the fabric will be wet. I think BISSELL makes a hand held cleaning device that has a vacuum feature that sucks up the water. This may work better than a steam cleaner.
1002518
As you are using only water in the steamer you should be able to clean a couch but there is no way with the steamer to extract the water you are putting on it. You may want to use a wet/dry vac to extract the water after you steam clean the couch.
1002519
I have not really used it for any fabrics. I am assuming you can use it on your fabric couch, but it will leave it pretty damp.
1002520
It is just steam so if you can put water on the couch, it would be fine. I don't know how we'll it would clean. It puts out water not fully steam. I have tried it on carpet and it was okay but not great.
1002521
Well, I was using to de-bedbug the couch. There weren't any problems in using it this way - the fabric of the couch held up just fine.
460089
As long as your couch is not faux suede, then Vinylex would work well. Keep in mind that you'll have a slick, shiny surface when you use this product. But the product absorbs pretty well, and if you don't like the shiny coating you can wipe it down. Vinylex's leather conditioner is a good product too, but it's made for real leather and it also leaves a very shiny surface. In my experience, the spray on leather conditioners tend to be less shiny if that's a concern.
192129
I use it for dog hair and I use it on blankets, sofa, dog beds. I have rarely used it on clothing, and it worked fine. Best on flat surface, I would say. I won't be without one, and have given to friends. If I am wrong you have risked little. You may find this in your local automotive store, also.
1605986
Yes it is easy to use on couches, however, I found the machine not to be a very good one. I used it once and took it to a resale store.
1260631
Purchased mine for general cleaning & conditioning - have not tried this product for stain removal. It does do a great job cleaning & conditioning, I've used it for several years now and our leather couch is 16 years old. Good luck!
1643280
I have never used on a couch but I have used it on carpet with absolutely no problems. Try a test spot if you're worried. Good luck!
1338794
I have used it on couch cushions with good results. As with any product, I would try a little in an inconspicuous area first.
1787591
I have not used it on a couch made of cloth but have used in on leather couch to remove some stains that other cleaner did not. It cleaned the stain but than I had to do almost the whole couch to get the same color. I than use a leather conditioner. Test on a hidden spot first. Try not to use full strength.
203102
I would not suggest it. It leaves behind a sticky film that doesn't come off easily. I was able to use goo gone because it was on my table but I'm pretty sure you can't use that on leather so I wouldn't risk it. I would suggest keeping a scratching post a few feet away from the couch and rub catnip on it so it prefers to use the scratching post instead.
688333
Not sure, but it will not hurt to try. I've found this cleaner to be very safe on colors and all fabric types. If this doesn't work, you might try WD40.
504009
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393662
I would not spray directly on couch instead spray on a towel or old cloth and lay on couch in different areas. I hope you find this tip helpful.
1207154
I've used the wand attachment on a couple of our pieces of furniture and it works fine because you can control the amount of water used. But I definitely wouldn't use the round scrubber portion of the machine on furniture because it puts out way too much liquid! As with all surfaces you clean, make sure that whatever cleaner you use is okay for that fabric. Otherwise, you'll make it look worse and possibly void any warranty you may have.
1175641
It is safe to use on carpets and all fabrics. It's designed to kill mold fungus and I am trying to get some data from the manufacturer that shows it also kills the ringworm fungus. As soon as I hear back from them I will let you know.
1900516
This formula is designed for use on upholstery including microfiber. Make sure you check the manufacturer tag on your couch, if it has a W or WS listed it should be safe to use but its always a good idea to test in an inconspicuous area first. If the tag has a S or X we would not recommend using this formula
1378145
I haven't had any problems with residue on any of my fabrics. You probably can't use it on suade or leather...and I wouldn't use it on a flimsy or open weave material as it would pull the fabric when you remove it. Just test an inconspicuous area first if you have any concerns.
152873
I have used it on carpet and on clothing. A friend used it on upholstery but it was white, so can't say absolutely that it is OK on ANY upholstery fabric...too many variables. I've used it to remove berry stains on clothing in addition to red wine.