Are you on the hunt for the best upholstery cleaner for banishing those stubborn stains? We’ve put together our picks for the best upholstery stain remover cleaning products, from sprays to powders, to help you keep your fabrics looking spotless. Having one of these cleaning products under your sink can help you get more life out of your current furniture, prolonging the need for replacing big-ticket items or expensive reupholstering costs.
Handy to have for those times that a glass of red wine accidentally goes over a white carpet, or for when the dog trails through the house with muddy paws, you can be prepared and eradicate the risk of staining.
Once you’ve found a stain remover below that suits your needs, consider investing in the best vacuum cleaner or a good handheld vacuum to go alongside it – because a good upholstery clean starts with removing dust, crumbs, and pet hair to get rid of anything that can be swept off the surface.
Once your furniture is free from dust and other surface-level dirt, you can reach for the below products to help tackle tough stains with little effort. Here are our picks for the best upholstery cleaners available in South Africa.
Astonish Fabric Stain Remover
Although originally designed to be used on clothes, this product works wonders on upholstery too, from sofas to curtains, carpets and rugs. Soak up moisture and spray sparingly. Leave for 10 minutes and wipe with a damp cloth or if possible pop in your washing machine. Ideal for those times when you’re entertaining and a guest accidentally spills something, it works super fast. We found it was effective on wine stains, too.
Dr. Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover
This is one of the best upholstery cleaners for targeted stains. It comes with an easy-to-use brush to target specific areas and is ideal for those who have kids or pets. This product works well on tough stains such as blood, strawberries, and dye. Dr. Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover carpet cleaner does a pretty good job at removing anything from red wine spills on the couch, to tea stains on your favourite rug. It is also a great stain-removal solution for car seats.
Vanish Stain Remover Super Soap
This handy little product is one of the best solid upholstery cleaners on the market. It’s affordable, easy to use, and can also be used on clothes stains. This is the ideal product for those who are trying to cut down their plastic waste since it comes in the form of a bar. Plus, the fact that it’s a bar makes emergency spot removal an easy job. The bar can be used on both coloured fabrics and whites and it works excellently on clothes as well as the sofa. Just use the bar to work on stains before giving it a full cycle in the washing machine.
