Upholstery Cleaning? Have you thought about what really makes or breaks a beautiful interior? In our opinion that’s definitely the furniture. Especially the soft furnishing. A perfect room’s appearance can be totally spoiled by a dirty sofa or badly maintained, dusty arm chair. Of course, it’s not all about the looks. There are also many health benefits of upholstery cleaning and today we will focus on some of the things you probably don’t know about this service.
Clean your Sofa as Soon as it Arrives
The first time you need to clean your soft furnishing is not when they get dirty. It’s right after you get them from the shop. New furniture and mattresses require upholstery cleaning even if they are brand new. During the manufacturing process and before the piece is distributed to shops, your sofa is treated with a number of chemicals. If left on the surface, they could cause different allergies or chemical reactions, resulting in various health problems.
Mattresses Need to Be Cleaned Every 6 Months
Many people, especially those renting a furnished property, rarely, if ever, have their mattresses professionally cleaned. However, this is a big mistake. Just like carpets, mattresses trap dust mites, different particles, germs and bacteria. With time this built-up can cause allergies and significantly worsen the quality of your sleep. Upholstery cleaning can help. For best results and proper maintenance, book a visit from the cleaners every 6 months.
Don’t Try to Treat Liquid Stains Yourself
As a general rule, you shouldn’t treat most stains on your carpet or upholstery yourself because it can cause further damage. However, if you spilled liquid on the sofa or armchair it is absolutely essential you do not take matters in your own hands. Call professional upholstery cleaners as the area requires a deep clean. Adequate treatment will leave the fabric as new, properly cleaned and disinfected.
One Size Does Not Fit All
You cannot treat all types of upholstery with the same method or chemicals. Different materials require a different approach and care. Leather pieces will need soft chemicals and a good amount of conditioning afterwards. Nylon fabrics, on the other hand, could bear much stronger solutions.
Don’t Wait for Stains to Appear
Like we briefly touched on above, regular upholstery cleaning is very important. It’s not something you do or arrange for only when your furniture or mattress looks dirty. Air pollutants and other particles constantly fall and set on them. You can’t really see that with a naked eye, but it can have a major impact on your health. And, circling back to appearance, regularly cleaned upholstery looks good much longer.
Upholstery cleaning is a very specific job and should always be carried out by professionals. Not only the results will be better, but also the chance of additional damage will be significantly lower. If you haven’t had your soft furnishing cleaned recently, spring is the perfect time to tick that off. MiraKal Cleaning Services will happily do the job for you.