How to Clean Velvet

Intermediate 10 min 18 steps 5895 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-05-14

Brush the item with a clothing brush or lint-free cloth before treating.. Vacuum velvet furniture with the brush attachment.. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and ½ a cup of lemon juice to treat spots on furniture.

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Brush the item with a clothing brush or lint-free cloth before treating.

Step 1

Brush the item with a clothing brush or lint-free cloth before treating.

2

Vacuum velvet furniture with the brush attachment.

Step 2

Vacuum velvet furniture with the brush attachment.

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Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and ½ a cup of lemon juice to treat spots on fu

Step 3

Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and ½ a cup of lemon juice to treat spots on furniture.

4

Mix 1 tbsp delicate detergent and 2 cups of water to treat clothing and accessor

Step 4

Mix 1 tbsp delicate detergent and 2 cups of water to treat clothing and accessories.

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Skim the foam of the mixture with a lint-free cloth.

Step 5

Skim the foam of the mixture with a lint-free cloth.

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Dab the foam onto to the spot using a lint-free cloth.

Step 6

Dab the foam onto to the spot using a lint-free cloth.

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Allow the item 3-5 hours to dry.

Step 7

Allow the item 3-5 hours to dry.

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Apply a protective coating to furniture or accessories to avoid new stains.

Step 8

Apply a protective coating to furniture or accessories to avoid new stains.

9

Check the label closely.

Step 9

Check the label closely.

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Take pure velvet clothing to a dry cleaner.

Step 10

Take pure velvet clothing to a dry cleaner.

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Wash crushed or polyester velvet

Step 11

Wash crushed or polyester velvet

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Place your velvet in a mesh delicates bag or wash alone to prevent creasing.

Step 12

Place your velvet in a mesh delicates bag or wash alone to prevent creasing.

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Lay flat to dry.

Step 13

Lay flat to dry.

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Store your velvet items by hanging them in the closet or placing them in a dust

Step 14

Store your velvet items by hanging them in the closet or placing them in a dust cover.

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Use a steamer to remove wrinkles or creases.

Step 15

Use a steamer to remove wrinkles or creases.

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Hang the item on a strong hanger in the bathroom while you shower.

Step 16

Hang the item on a strong hanger in the bathroom while you shower.

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Use an iron on the steam setting if you don't have a steamer.

Step 17

Use an iron on the steam setting if you don't have a steamer.

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Remove deep creases with a spare piece of velvet and an iron or steamer.

Step 18

Remove deep creases with a spare piece of velvet and an iron or steamer.

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