Cleaning: Mrs Hinch fans share how to clean a velvet sofa

Fans of cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared a quick method for cleaning velvet sofas. Crushed velvet sofas have increased in popularity over the years, with many people opting for them in silvers, golds, teals and pale colours. While they may look elegant and stylish in the home, they can be notoriously difficult to clean.

Mrs Hinch, who became famous after she began sharing her cleaning tips and hacks on social media and TV, now has an impressive 4.3 million followers on Instagram.

Now, fans of hers have started up their own Facebook groups in her name dedicated to sharing cleaning tips and hacks.

On one such group, which has over 631,000 members, Facebook user Steph Riordan asked Mrs Hinch fans: "Does anyone have any tips on how to clean a crushed velvet sofa?"

Steph's post was inundated with comments from cleaning enthusiasts but the most common suggestion was to put the covers in the washing machine.

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Katherine Hall said: "Put mine in the washing machine on 30C and they came out lovely."

Karla Louise replied: "I put my covers in the washer on 60C. They come out fine."

Kristina Curran suggested: "I put mine in the wash - even a quick 15 minute one - then let them dry in the sun."

Tara Stevens wrote: "I just get a damp cloth and wipe over.

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"If bad, I take off the covers and put it in the washing machine on low and leave them to air dry."

Nikita Chantelle Roberti replied: "I take all mine apart and put it in the washing machine."

Gemma Cartier suggested: "I’ve got the same and washed my cushions and seat cushions in the washing machine on a 30C wash - came out perfect."

Natalie Jackson said: "Put my cases in the washing machine on a 40C wash.

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"Came out so clean and I have a cream crushed velvet sofa."

Bella Cally agreed and wrote: "I take cushions off, put them on a quick wash with loads of Lenor, dry them on the line - comes up gorgeous."

Hayla Rogers said: "I took my cushion covers off and put them on hand wash setting and hung them out to dry. Came out fine and lovely."

Other suggestions from Mrs Hinch fans included using fabric softener, soap powder and Pink Stuff spray.

Amber Neville said: "I use the Dr Beckmann carpet stain remover but never had any problems."

Stacey Reilly replied: "I used a little soap powder, Lenor and a gentle cloth."

Lauren Hendrick said: "The Pink Stuff spray and a dry microfibre cloth."

Charlotte Lingard wrote: "Minky comfort and warm water for the back and sides - anything not removable.

"Then take the covers off and put them in the wash."

Courtney Broadbent said: "I use a tiny bit of washing liquid and Zoflora in warm water with a sponge/cloth."