Upholstered furniture gives you a soft place to rest at the end of the day, but unfortunately, the rigors of daily life can be hard on those fabrics. Here are a few critical guidelines for upholstery cleaning and what you can do to protect your investment.

Do:

Blot it immediately.

As soon as you notice a spill or smear on your upholstered furniture, get a clean, dry paper towel or cloth and blot the spot. Remove large pieces of debris, and then press into the stain gently and repeatedly to remove as much liquid as possible from the area. This step helps to make cleaning easier later.

Check the upholstery tags.

Every fabric is a little different, so always check the upholstery cleaning tags before you use a product to clean the material. Upholstery tags tell you what the fabric is made from and how to cleanse it properly, preventing damage.

Don’t:

Rub the stain.

Resist the urge to rub new stains, as this action could drive the debris and liquid deeper into the fabric and underlying cushion. Instead, focus on being exceptionally gentle with the stain. You should never use abrasive scrubbing tools, as these can damage or pill the fabric.

Clean valuable or antique furniture yourself.

When it comes to upholstery cleaning for antique or valuable furniture pieces, only let professionals work with them. In addition to having the correct equipment to make upholstery cleaning easy and effective, professionals can also protect the fabric with special sprays, preventing future water and stain damage.

 

If you have furniture in your home that could use a deep cleaning, turn to the team at K & K Carpet Care. They focus on effective cleaning and excellent customer service, which means that these professionals will help with everything from routine carpet care to upholstery cleaning. Find out more about how they can help by visiting their website or giving their office a call at (740) 773-2090.