It's an expensive investment that is utilized daily, but often overlooked when the subject of maintenance cleaning comes up. Yes, it's your upholstered furniture. When was the last time your sofa, loveseat or favorite recliner chair had a thorough cleaning?While upholstery doesn't attract the same amount of soiling as carpeting, it should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly. Besides keeping it clean, vacuuming and having your upholstered furniture cleaned professionally will also extend the useful life of your furniture.
Since we don't walk on our furniture (unless there are children in the house), the oily abrasive soils that affect carpets are not predominant on our favorite couch or chair. However, since we do spend a great deal of time there, soil from our clothing and oil from our skin can find their way to the same areas time after time. This leads to harmful build-up of deposits that, by the time they become apparent, may have already caused irreversible staining or deterioration. To avoid this deterioration, it’s best to schedule professional cleaning on a regular basis. Upholstery does not need to be professionally cleaned as often as carpet, but it should be cleaned by a knowledgeable, certified professional every 12- 24 months.
With over 4,000 different types of fabrics being used on upholstered furniture, some dry clean only, using the improper cleaning approach may result in color bleeding, fading or shrinkage.
Don't take unnecessary chances with your upholstery if you plan on keeping it for a while. You take care of the day-to-day vacuuming and spot removal. Trust the cleaning to the expertise and experience of a professional cleaner. You'll be glad you did!
