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These machines and sprays went up against wine, soda, marinara sauce, and more.
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Marla Mockis the president ofMolly Maid, aNeighborlycompany.
Thus, its important to tame your expectations when it comes to upholstery cleaners.
The Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner meets both of those requirements and then some.
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The powerful suction also removed the majority of the moisture from the upholstery after cleaning, too.
The 15-foot-long cord doesnt keep you tethered to an outlet, and the hose allows for a generous reach.
Switching out the two attachments was a snap, literally.
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This machine comes with two, the 2-in-1 pet tool and 4-inch stain tool.
Cleaning the dirty water tank was just a matter of pouring it out and rinsing the tank.
The Steam mode can even be used on tile and grout, making this a truly all-purpose cleaning machine.
We regularly use it tofreshen up pet bedsit sanitizes surfaces and leaves no odor behind.
Wine, soda, and marinara sauce all proved to be no match for this affordable stain remover.
When used together, its a one-two punch for all of your leather goods.
The foundation stain took a little more effort, but it eventually came out without leaving any residue behind.
This left the leather soft, supple, and both feeling and looking like new.
Over six months of testing, it proved effective at removing both fresh and set-in stains.
It can be used as a pretreat or a stand-alone spot cleaner.
Tips for Choosing the Right Upholstery Cleaner
Machine vs.
The two work the same wayyou apply a cleaner to the stain and agitate the fibers to release it.
Generally, an upholstery cleaning machine can penetrate the fibers more deeply and extract dirt and moisture more effectively.
If you only need to clean your upholstery on occasion, then a spray may be sufficient.
It has two large-capacity water tanks and a self-cleaning mode that flushes debris from the hose when necessary.
But after six months of testing, we did find that it sometimes leaks from the bottom.
Questions and Answers
What fabrics can an upholstery cleaner machine clean?
“Upholstery cleaner can be used on a variety of fabrics, including microfiber and polyester.
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Microfiber is usually easy to clean with some water and upholstery cleaner,” says Mock.
Mock says to always check the care tags on your upholstered furniture before you clean it.
For households with pets or small children, once every six months is recommended.
The Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Pet easily removed red wine and soda stains.Credit: Southern Living
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Melanie Fincheris an editor forSouthern Livingwho specializes in shopping content and product reviews.
Melanie also consulted withMarla Mockthe president ofMolly Maid, aNeighborlycompany.
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The Bissell OXY Stain Pretreat for Carpet & Upholstery can be used as both a pretreat before a deeper cleaning or as a stand-alone spot cleaner when accidental spills occur.Credit: Southern Living
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In addition to leather cleaner and sponge, the Furniture Clinic Large Leather Care Kit includes a leather conditioner and a cloth round, pictured here.Credit: Southern Living
We compared each upholstery cleaner to a DIY solution of water, dish soap, and rubbing alcohol, which often worked just as well if not better than the upholstery cleaner itself.Credit:Southern Living
The Tzumi Ionvac StainLifter has two large-capacity water tanks and a self-cleaning mode that flushes debris from the hose. But after six months, we did find that it sometimes leaks from the bottom.Credit:Southern Living
