Why Upholstery Cleaning and Maintenance is So Important
February 14, 2020
Your home’s upholstered sofas and chairs can add beauty to your dining
room and living room, but it’s essential to protect your investment by
using the right care. Avoid issues before they begin by choosing the
right kind of fabric, placing your furniture correctly in your room,
and using the proper maintenance practices. If spots still occur,
consider calling Hydro Clean Certified Restoration to use their state
of the art equipment for a proper upholstery cleaning job. Here are a
few reasons why upholstery cleaning and maintenance is so crucial for
your home!
Preventing Issues
Your home’s upholstered sofas and chairs can add beauty to your dining
room and living room.
You can avoid issues with upholstered furniture before they arise by
taking your situation into account when picking fabric. Consider who will
be sitting on your furniture, and choose accordingly. If you have younger
children and pets, or if your upholstery is in a high traffic area, pick a
fabric like
leather, or microfiber, for reliability and durability. Woven patterns usually
hold up better than printed patterns, and high thread counts and tighter
weaves last longer. It can also help with the upholstery cleaning process
when you avoid furniture with light colors.
Protecting Your Upholstered Furniture
The number one way to protect your furniture is by having a protector
applied to the surface. This is an option at most retailers when the
upholstery is purchased, and a protector can be applied following
professional cleaning. When you plan out the layout of your furniture
within your room, take lighting into strong consideration as well. Direct
sunlight can fade your upholstered fabrics, especially if the material is
delicate. The best idea for upholstery cleaning is to use fade-resistant
fabrics if your room has an abundance of sunlight streaming in from the
windows. Cooking fumes and smoke can also damage your fabrics. If it isn’t
possible to place furniture out of harm’s way, be sure to use proper
ventilation. Upholstered furniture can also absorb cooking odors, but you
can fight back against this with adequate ventilation. Hire the
professionals
from Hydro Clean to get the job done for you.
Dealing with Spills
Spills are something that happens, and it’s best to deal with them
immediately for the best upholstery cleaning results. You can spot clean a
spill by blotting up the liquid quickly. Use a clean, soft towel and
gently blot the area. Don’t rub it, though. If a product is needed, use
the mildest product to get the spill
stain
out of your upholstery and furniture. Apply whatever cleaning product with
a soft brusher in a circular motion, then dry and vacuum. Again, if you
feel a bit overwhelmed with the cleaning process and need a hand, Hydro
Clean will give you the assistance you need!
Get Cleaning with Hydro Clean Certified Restoration!
If you need your carpets, furniture, drapery, mattresses, tile &
grout, and air ducts cleaned, look no further than Hydro Clean
Certified Restoration. We’re located in Arbutus, but we’re happy to
serve customers in Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore
County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Harford County, and
Carroll County. We can also handle emergency fire, smoke, and water
damage 24 hours/7 days weekly. Your upholstery, air ducts, and
draperies are in good hands with us. Connect with us on
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Twitter, and LinkedIn! You can also call us if you have any questions at –
410-505-7879.
