Soft
furnishings are perhaps one of the largest cash investments in most
households. Regular cleaning will extend the life of the delicate upholstery
fabrics significantly, as well as keeping them looking and smelling great.
These more
delicate fabric constructions require a more gentle approach. Using
detergents specially formulated for upholstery fabrics, using the latest wet
and dry methods we can rejuvenate your tired chairs and sofas, leaving them
clean, fresh and bright once more.
Top Tips
To keep your upholstery in good, clean condition, a
little regular maintenance is in order. Make sure the cushions are regularly
turned and plumped prior to vacuuming with the round brush attachment on the
vacuum. Regularly remove all cushions to get down in the cracks of your
furniture with the crevice attachment. Once a week should be sufficient for
most furniture, however if you live in a high-dust home or suffer from
allergies, you will want to vacuum more frequently.
For stains and spots, you can use the same type of foaming upholstery
cleaner or even natural concoctions such as club soda or white vinegar to
remove stains. Clean your upholstered furniture in the same way as you would
your carpet. Apply the cleaning solution to the stain or spot, allow it to
soak a few moments, then blot away and vacuum when dry. You may need several
applications of cleaner to remove the stain. Never allow your
upholstered furniture to become soaked or saturated because excess moisture
can cause a water mark or even worse mildew and mould can start to form.
It is often said that you can put white wine on a red
wine stain, which can work, however, you still have two types of wine in the
fibres of your upholstery and this will attract dirt, may cause an odour
and/or leave a water mark. It is therefore advisable to get a professional
to flush the area with water, extract the wine and neuralise the stained
area to stop dirt attracting to it in the future, the water marking can also
be removed using specialist techniques.