Your upholstery should be regularly vacuumed and properly cleaned to keep it looking as new as possible. Regular vacuuming and immediate attention to spills, coupled with periodic cleaning helps to prevent any premature wearing. Fabric furnishings like sofas, couches and armchairs are some of the most heavily used pieces of fabric upholstered furniture that collects dust, odors, food crumbs, soil from clothing and skin oils quickly. Therefore they require regular maintenance and professional upholstery cleaning. A thorough cleaning, using simple home cleaning products, can also prolong the life of your fabric furniture and brings back its vibrancy and softness.
Vacuum upholstered furniture with brush attachments to remove dust, dirt, hair, dead skin cells, and dust mites, even if your home furniture has seen little use. If you have pets and kids then your furniture needs to be cleaned thoroughly, it’s a good idea to frequently vacuum and rotate the cushions. Keep your furniture away from direct sunlight. It may fade the color of the fabric. Rotate all loose cushions frequently to assure even wear. Every two weeks when you vacuum your furniture flip the cushions over. This will spread out the wear and make your furniture last much longer. Keep any dyes, paints, nail polishes, dark colored blankets or sheets, and newspapers off from upholstery. If your upholstered furniture could be washed, it is important to test the cleaning solution on a hidden spot to avoid bleaching, color bleed or other adverse fabric reaction. A mild solution of washing-up liquid or laundry detergent and warm water can lift unsightly marks. Use minimum amount of water to avoid any fabric shrinkage and watermarking. Avoid water to come in contact with any metal piece of furniture otherwise it will cause rusting. Avoid harsh chemicals that could harm your children or pets go for green and biodegradable products. Your furniture is one of your biggest investments so it is best to clean any blot and spills immediately with a clean folded towel.
The above tips will tips will help you out as you keep your furniture clean and healthier for longer.
If you are up against your busy schedule or unsure how to clean your upholstery, it is best to have a professional clean your upholstered furniture. Please call our office for help in cleaning your upholstery.