DON'T use rubbing alcohol or bleach as these could lead to damage such as discolouration. DON'T use paper towels when cleaning and disinfecting as this could leave paper fibres on your sofa. DON'T oversaturate your sofa when cleaning or disinfecting as this could cause permanent damage.
Gagliardi says to never use bleach when washing spandex, wool, silk, mohair or leather; regardless of their color, bleach will ruin them. Always check clothing labels. As for colored fabrics, some are colorfast to bleach; it depends on what dye was used to color the fabric and how it was applied.
Clorox makes it easy to learn how to clean and sanitize couch slipcovers, cushions and throw pillows. Clorox® Disinfecting Mist spot sanitizes leather, fabric, and microfiber couches.
A regular clean with baking soda can also help to remove odors from your sofa. Vinegar is another natural product that can be used on your sofa to remove stains. Make a solution that is equal parts water and white wine vinegar. Use a clean white cloth that is slightly damp and rub away the stain.
Use baking soda: Baking soda is a natural deodorizer. Fill a dish with about 1/2 cup of baking soda and set it in the room. Give it a few hours to work its magic and absorb the bleach smell. This is an effecti.
In a well-ventilated area, bleach fumes dissipate faster, sometimes within just a few hours. In contrast, the smell can linger for days in a closed-off room with no airflow.
Vinegar spray: Spray an equal amount of mixture, water, and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Acidity in vinegar has the power to neutralize chlorine gas.
Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda evenly over the entire couch surface. Allow the baking soda to sit for 15 to 30 minutes. This time frame allows the baking soda to absorb and neutralize odors effectively.
1. Dish soap + water. If your couch has a W or W/S tag, you can simply scrub it with dish soap (we like Dawn) and water.
To help remove odors and brighten the fabric, sprinkle the upholstery with dry baking soda. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently work it into the fabric. Allow the baking soda to work for at least one hour or up to overnight. Then, vacuum away the baking soda and the soil it has collected.
Make a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of Clorox® Bleach and 1/3 cup of water. Apply a drop of this solution on a hidden area of the fabric. Rinse after 5 minutes and dry. If there is no color loss, you can safely use liquid bleach on the item as described above.
Mix 2 cups of rubbing alcohol and 1 cup of water into a spray bottle. Test out the spray bottle on another piece of fabric or in the sink to make sure your spray bottle is in the mist setting. If you haven't already, remove the seat and back cushions from the sofa.
Mix 5% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with 95% water. Pre-test cleaning method on a hidden part of the furniture. The bleach solution can remain on the fabric surface for up to 10-minutes after which the bleach solution must be thoroughly rinsed from the fabric using a water extraction machine filled with cold water.
Next came “non-chlorine” bleach, which tells you what it's not, but doesn't tell you much about what it is: hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) bleach that is safe for nearly all machine washable colored fabric. That's why non-chlorine bleach is commonly called “Color Safe Bleach” or “Bleach for Colors.”
After disinfection with bleach solutions, surfaces should be rinsed and dried.
First things first, you need to neutralise the bleach as it could cause a hole in the fabric if left on it for too long: Rinse the area with cold water to remove any excess bleach. Create a thick paste by mixing together some baking soda and water.
Store-bought fabric upholstery cleaner is a good choice to use on a sofa, but you can also make a solution of 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of gentle laundry detergent and 2 cups of warm water. Use a rag or microfiber cleaning cloth to rub the cleaner into the upholstery. Then, air-dry.
Try a DIY Cleaner
For fabric upholstery: Mix 1/4 cup vinegar, 3/4 warm water and 1 tablespoon of dish soap or Castile soap. Put in a spray bottle. Mist the soiled area. Scrub with a soft cloth until the stain lifts.
Using Baking Soda: Baking soda is great for absorbing odors. Simply sprinkle it all over the couch and let it sit there for a few hours, or even overnight if the smell is really strong. This gives the baking soda time to soak up the unpleasant odors.
Baking soda
It absorbs the smell into itself and thus removes it. We advise you to mix baking soda and water in a 1:1 ratio. Carefully apply the resulting mixture evenly to the vomit marks. With a soft brush or cloth, rub into the upholstery.
Sleeping in a room that smells like bleach can cause irritation to your eyes, nose, and lungs.
Sodium metabisulfite is an effective bleach neutralizer. 2.2 grams (one teaspoon) of sodium metabisulfite added to 2.5 gallons of water effectively neutralizes all harmful bleach residue. Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) is used in spas to lower bromine and chlorine levels.
To remove a lingering bleach smell from a garment, try a pre-soak with Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive. Just fill the cap all the way up and add it to 1 quart of water. Fully submerge the shirt for at least 5 minutes and no more than 1 hour.