Materials · Knowledge Centre
By Rohan Shah, SOISU Furniture · 30 May 2026
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Complete fabric sofa cleaning guide for India: Weekly routine — vacuum all surfaces including armrests, back, and seat undersides using upholstery attachment on low suction. For spills (immediate action required): blot liquid spills with dry white cloth, never rub. Apply cold water and 2-3 drops mild dish soap to food stains, blot repeatedly until stain lifts. For Indian food stains specifically (turmeric, masala, dal): cold water treatment within 30 seconds significantly improves removal outcome. Annual deep clean: use upholstery cleaning product appropriate to fabric type (check care label) or hire professional upholstery cleaner (Rs 1,500-4,000 for 3-seater). For performance fabric: covers can be removed and machine-washed at 40 degrees C. For velvet: dry clean only. For bouclé: professional dry cleaning or careful hand wash of covers.
Vacuum weekly, spot-clean spills immediately with cold water and mild soap, and deep clean annually with upholstery cleaner. Understanding this is essential for Indian buyers because furniture in India faces conditions including seasonal humidity swings of 30-90% RH, temperatures of 10-45 degrees C, daily multi-user household patterns, and proximity to Indian cooking — all of which differ from the European standards most furniture is designed for.
Indian food stains (turmeric, masala oil, dal) require immediate cold water treatment as heat sets these stains permanently. For Indian buyers evaluating premium furniture: request this information in writing from your supplier, verify against independent sources where possible, and apply it to the specific conditions of your Indian home. SOISU provides full technical documentation on all products.
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