Regular and proper maintenance of your upholstery fabric permits less frequent cleaning. Maintenance is routine, on-going care which reduces soil build-up on a fabric’s surface. This includes promptly treating spots and stains. One of the best ways to keep our performance fabrics looking fresh is to brush off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics and wipe up spills or clean soon after a stain occurs. The faster you clean spills and stains, the easier they can be to remove.
For residential furniture cleaning services, we recommend Stanley Steemer.
Sofas are one of the most high-traffic areas in people’s homes, and messes are destined to happen. Stains are the immediate threat, but everyday dust can cause dinginess over time.
Just as your bookshelf or TV stand collects dust, so too does your couch—it’s just not as easy to see. But when you have a light or white colored fabric (hello nomad snow) dust shows so much more.
Vacuuming prevents dirt from becoming embedded in fibers, and it makes a big difference in the rate at which your couch becomes dingy. Stains are also going to be more difficult to clean if there is hair, fur, lint, dust, or other debris in the way.
To increase a couch’s lifespan and keep it looking fresh, vacuum it regularly (every other week is always a good idea), and be prepared to clean up messes quickly.
Try this spot cleaning method first:
Most liquids simply roll off of our performance fabric, or they can be quickly blotted off the surface with a dry towel or sponge. The spot cleaning method of stain removal can be used for most light to medium stains, such as coffee, soda, crayon, and ketchup. Be careful to brush lightly since fibers can be broken or matted during the cleaning process.
Hot water extraction is the process of injecting hot water and cleaning solution in to the pile of the fabric to dislodge any debris, whilst extracting any dirt and stains from the upholstery using powerful wet vacuums. This process is commonly used in professional carpet and upholstery cleaning (such as Stanley Steemer) as well as a consumer product such as the Bissell Green Machine.
The extraction cleaning method of stain removal can be used for most medium or ground-in stains.
We recommend working with a local professional in your area for an overall cleaning of upholstery (especially if you have light colored fabrics like white). The same companies that clean rugs and carpets also clean upholstered furniture, for example Stanley Steamer. These companies have professional grade hot water extraction machines that provide the best results.
If you are using a rented upholstery cleaner from places like Home Depot or Lowes or you own your own upholstery/rug cleaner like a Bissel Green Machine follow the steps below.