Upholstered furniture provides unrivaled comfort for your living space. However, soft, cushioned fabrics can also be a challenge to remove. If you’re hoping to avoid unsightly stains between visits from a professional upholstery cleaner, use the following three tips to keep your fabrics pristine.

How to Avoid Staining Your Upholstery 

1. Vacuum Often

As you lounge on the couch or rest your feet on the ottoman, dirt, dead skin, crumbs, and other particles will follow you. If allowed to rest between the fibers of the upholstery, these particles will leave grease and stained pigments behind, resulting in dingy discoloration. You can prevent this by vacuuming your upholstery with the brush attachment at least once every few weeks.

2. Use a Fabric Protector

As soon as you bring a new piece of furniture into your home, cover it with a fabric protector cleaner especially made for that material. While not a replacement for a thorough upholstery cleaner, these transparent sprays act like invisible shields, preventing liquids from soaking into the upholstery. Instead, they’ll simply bead on the surface, so you can blot or wipe them away without leaving a set-in stain. 

3. Keep Cloths on Hand

Should you accidentally stain your fabric, you’ll still have a chance at avoiding a permanent blemish. In rooms with upholstered furniture, such as the bedroom and living room, always keep a clean cloth nearby. While certain spills require specific treatment options—from club soda to vinegar—nearly all stains are affected when blotted with a wet rag. The next time your friend spills their wine, use a cloth, and dab the spot before moving onto the appropriate stain treatment.

For stains that are beyond help from these tips, reach out to D & K Carpet Cleaning of La Crosse, WI. Since 1978, this upholstery cleaner has been tending to furniture, carpets, and other fabrics throughout the area. With their non-toxic supplies, you don’t have to fear for the safety of your kids or pets. They’ll tackle your stains and odors without aggressive chemicals so that you can enjoy a clean and comfortable home. To learn more about their services, visit the website or call (608) 784-0581 to schedule a free estimate.