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To save money and enjoy your favorite furniture pieces for longer, you need to know how to protect and maintain your upholstery. The right cleaning and stain removal techniques can extend the lifespan of a couch or chair by years. Here's what you need to know about keeping your upholstery in perfect condition.

How to Keep Your Upholstery Clean

1. Act Fast

If you spill something onto your couch or notice a new stain, clean it immediately. Stain removal is much easier when the spill is fresh than when it's soaked in or dry. By acting early, you'll be able to get cleaner, more complete results.

2. Blot, Don't Scrub

For both dirt and liquid spills, scrubbing the area will only grind the stain in deeper and make it harder to remove. Instead, use an absorbent towel or paper products to blot the area, pressing gently but firmly.

3. Get the Right Upholstery Cleaner

Many cleaning products on the market are tailored specifically for fabric or leather upholstery. It's worth investing in a bottle of cleaner (and especially an enzymatic cleaner if you have pets), since these break down proteins and eliminate odors.

4. Vacuum regularly

Stain RemovalStain removal should only be one part of a regular cleaning regimen. Just like your carpet, your upholstery tends to gather dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores which puff into the air every time you sit down. To keep your air and upholstery equally clean, vacuum your upholstery regularly with the attachment.

5. Watch Out for Buildup

In addition to dust, couches and chairs also accumulate grime such as oil (from skin and hair), makeup, and skin products. Use your upholstery cleaning solution regularly to clean this buildup before it becomes noticeable. Consult the instructions on the bottle to decide how often to use it.

 

For professional upholstery maintenance and stain removal, choose Carpet Services Unlimited in Sharpsville, IN. This upholstery and carpet cleaner has served Howard and Tipton Counties, including Kokomo, for over 30 years, using a wide range of techniques and equipment to clean and restore any carpet — even those damaged by flooding or pet odors. To schedule a visit, call (765) 963-6418 or reach out online.

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