Why Upholstery Cleaning Should Be a Part of Your Regular
Cleaning Routine
Upholstered furniture adds style to your décor and lends a warm homely feeling, but they
also attract a lot of dust, dirt and other allergens and need to be cleaned often. Dust settles
on furnishings and with constant use it’s pushed deep into the fabric as well as the cushioning
material underneath. This accumulation reduces the quality of air in the room and can lead
to dust allergies. It also makes the furniture look dull and dirty, which spoils the aesthetics of
a room. If you upholstery keep dirty for long time, it is difficult to clean them
completely and it is difficult to restore the original appearance.
Is Regularly Vacuuming Enough?
Although upholstery does not attract as much dirt as a carpet or rug, it does require regular
vacuuming and cleaning. Vacuuming can be done once a week or as per your household
requirements. On a positive note, if your home or business is air conditioned, there is lesser
chances of dust settling and upholstery cleaning can be done at a lesser frequency. In open
areas and living rooms, upholstery will need to be cleaned more often, especially if there are
pets and children in the house. Regular vacuuming will catch the particles that rest on and in
some cases just below the surface, but deep cleaning is ultimately a necessity. Professional
cleaning equipment is powerful and will reach places the average household vacuum cannot.
How long will I have to stay off of my upholstery after cleaning?
Most furniture will dry fairly quickly, but it depends on the type of material that the furniture is
made from. Natural fibers like cotton will take longer to dry than artificial fibers like nylon.
Most furniture will dry within 2 to 4 hours.
Is there anything I should do after the cleaning?
The cleaning technician will give you instructions on how to care for your furniture or drapes
after the cleaning. You typically want to leave the couch cushions propped up while they dry
and not use the furniture until it is completely dry.
How Will Professional Upholstery Cleaning Benefit Us?
Although you might do a regular vacuuming, dust, dirt and other organic materials tends to
build up over time within the upholstered furniture and can be only removed by professional
grade, deep cleaning methods. These particles become air borne every time the furniture is
used and are now in the air for you to breathe in. Dust and pet dander can cause respiratory
problems like allergies and be a regular concern to those with chronic lung conditions.
Upholstery cleaning ensures healthy living space at your home or office and long life of your
furnishings.
Our careful cleaning and handling of your upholstery offers:
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A free assessment of your specific upholstery cleaning needs
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Safe removal of stains and odors without damaging the fabric
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Gently clean folds and crevices
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Thorough removal of dirt, dust and other allergens
Why Use Carpet and Upholstery Protection?
Once a textile surface has been properly cleaned, the job is not complete until that surface
is protected. In addition to unsightly appearance, soil is a destructive force promoting fiber
abrasion, which can result in permanent appearance reduction. Fiber protectors not only
make the professional cleaner's job easier, they also make the routine vacuuming more
productive. The more complete the process of routine dry soil removal, the longer the
lifespan of the carpet and upholstery fabrics.