What You Need To Know: The Number One Hardest Thing To Clean From a Couch
When it comes to couch cleaning, we've seen it all. We polled our team internally to find out what the number one hardest thing to remove from a couch is.
Alex Back | Couch.com CEO & Founder
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At Couch.com, we've seen it all when it comes to couch cleaning. From spilled drinks to pet accidents, we know how tough it can be to keep your sofa looking its best. So we put together this guide to the top 10 hardest things to clean from your couch.
The Top 10 Worst Substances to Get Out of Your Couch
Red Wine: Spilled your Cabernet Sauvignon? Here's how to clean red wine stains. The link provides handy tips, including using salt and boiling water.
Chocolate: That delicious treat can turn into a cleaning nightmare. Discover how to tackle chocolate stains. The guide suggests using laundry detergent or dish soap.
Ink: A writer's ally, a sofa's foe. Learn the art of ink stain removal here. Alcohol or hairspray can be helpful, it says.
Curry: Curry can be a tough stain to remove. Here’s your manual for cleaning curry stains. The link suggests using a stain remover and cold water.
Tomato Sauce: Maybe you should have thought twice about eating that pasta bolognese with your feet up on your reclining couch. Here's your tutorial on eradicating tomato sauce stains. It recommends detergent and cold water.
Oil: A covert interloper your fabric didn’t anticipate. Here's how to combat oil stains. The guide suggests using baking soda or a commercial cleaner.
Blood: Even a tiny wound can leave a big stain. Here’s your guide to eliminate blood stains. Cold water and soap are your friends, according to this link. We actually have had a lot of success using hydrogen peroxide!
Pet Urine: Sometimes, our furry friends leave surprises. This is your primer on tackling pet urine. The guide highlights the use of vinegar and baking soda.
Gum: The adhesive intruder, bonding with your cushions. Learn gum removal basics here. Ice cubes and a butter knife can help, the link says.
So what's the number one hardest thing to clean from a couch?
Couch.com's Staff Pick:Oil - Whether it's pizza grease or massage oil, time is of the essence when it comes to oil stains. If oil stains aren't addressed right away, they can be permanent. The most important thing is to act immediately!
What's the best cleaning solvent to use overall?
Couch.com's Hot Tip: Rubbing Alcohol - working in furniture stores and on photoshoots, our team has seen it all and we've become experts at how to clean couch cushions. The unsung hero of the stain fighting team? Rubbing Alcohol! It's pure, potent, and not water-based, so it dries quickly.
How to use it: Apply a generous amount to the affected area and let it soak in for about 30 seconds. Then, in a circular motion using a microfiber cloth or towel, rub vigorously and say a little prayer to the Couch gods.
Alex Back is the founder and CEO of Couch.com. Previously, he was the co-founder and COO of the popular furniture brand, Apt2B, which was acquired by a large US retail furniture chain in 2018. He worked to integrate Apt2B, one of the very first online furniture retailers on the Shopify platform, into the operations of the 100 year old larger business entity and was deeply immersed in the business operations of both online and brick and mortar retail for 4 years before leaving in 2023 to start Couch.com. Working in various parts of the furniture industry since 2004, he has 20 years experience in retail sales, e-commerce, marketing, operations, logistics and wholesale manufacturing and distribution. He has worked extensively with partners such as Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond and Amazon and his work has been highlighted in many publications such as Forbes, CNN and HGTV, among others. Alex is delighted to bring his experience and authority on couches and the furniture industry to this platform, along with many of his industry colleagues who are helping him keep the Couch.com audience informed and engaged on a daily basis.
