Our home’s upholstery is something that we come into contact with every day. Yet many of us never think anything of it, let alone to get it cleaned. People avoid upholstery cleaning because they don’t know what it is. Here at Sunshine Maids FL we take upholstery cleaning just as serious as any of our cleaning services. If you’re not certain what upholstery cleaning entails or if it’s right for you, we’ve got some information for you.
What is upholstery cleaning?
Upholstery is the fabric and padding that covers your furniture—sofas, love seats, arm chairs, ottomans, stools, etc. Upholstery cleaning is the process of cleaning the fabric that upholsters your furniture. First, upholstery is inspected to make note of any tears or other damage. Then, the fabric is vacuumed, conditioned, rinsed, and vacuum dried. Upholstery cleaning comes with many benefits, improves indoor air quality, removes allergens, dust, dirt, animal hair, grime, and more.
How often should you have your upholstery cleaned?
The answer can vary between households. Do you have pets, children, do you have a dirt job or hobbies that can track in dirt or grime? If yes to any of those questions, you should probably have the upholstery in your main living areas cleaned at least twice per year. If not, once a year or every 18 months should do it. A quick at home test to see if you’re past due for a cleaning: Take a clean white cloth, moisten it with a little tap water, and rub it vigorously along your sofa or chair’s arms and back. If you can see dirt coming off of the upholstery with the rag, it’s time for a clean.