how to clean microfiber couch one of the biggest selling points of microfiber is the ease with which it can be cleaned to clean your microfiber upholstered sofa follow these directions one vacuum the sofa thoroughly to remove dust and loose debris use the extension hose with the fabric attachment for this to scrub any stains with a clean dry brush this will help lift crusty spills from the fabric 3 remove the seat cushions back cushions and loose pillows vacuum and brush the newly uncovered areas for check the sofa tag for care instructions microfiber furniture is typically labeled with one of four coats to indicate what can be used to clean it w is for a water-based cleaning solvent s is for a water free solvent s /w is for either and X is for neither ie vacuum only 5 find an appropriate cleaning solution good water-based cleaning solutions include gentle soap mild dish detergent carpet cleaner and upholestry shampoo water free solvents include rubbing alcohol clear alcohol like gin or vodka dry cleaning solvent lighter fluid baby wipes and oxygenating solutions that don't contain bleach 6 test the solution in an inconspicuous place wait for the fabric to dry before gauging whether or not it has been damaged 7 pot clean the stains apply a small amount of your cleaning solution directly to the stain making sure not to over saturate the fabric of course certain spills respond better to certain cleaning technique provided that your fabric can handle it try the following apply rubbing alcohol to ink stains and water marks place a paper towel or terry cloth over spilled wax and quickly run a hot iron over it i stewing gum until it hardens then peel it off alternatively rub butter on it peel it off and remove the grease with soapy water apply baking soda and water to smells let the fabric dry and then vacuum for a very dirty sofa with a removable W or south-western cover run the whole thing through the laundry machine on a delicate cycle with a gentle detergent that you've already spot tested 8 blow dry wet spots if necessary water based solutions take a specially long to evaporate 9 brush the treated areas with a clean dry brush microfiber tends to stiffen after being cleaned but can be restored to its normal texture with a little brushing 10 reassemble your couch it should look and feel like new