Upholstery - Steam Out When Matted or Wrinkled
Steam-out WrinklesMatted Upholstery
Wrinkles, lines, and impressions in cloth upholstery can often be removed by using a garment steamer and a stiff-bristle brush. This method will also revive the crushed nap that results from leaving heavy objects on the seat, strapping child seats in with the seat belts, or trapping items between the seat cushion and the seat-back when the seat-back is folded forward. Small, hand-held, garment/fabric steamers are readily available from a number of manufacturers (Norelco, Remington, and Sunbeam, for example), and they're inexpensive ($15-25). Some even have the brush built in. Once you have your steamer in hand, follow the manufacturer's instructions to prepare it for usage, Then apply a generous amount of steam to the problem area. Keep the steamer moving slowly until the whole area is hot and moist. Immediately after a thorough steaming, brush the area with a stiff-bristle brush. Brush the fabric back and forth, and up and down. Stubborn areas will require more steam and brushing, so don't get discouraged and give up too soon.