From pets to children, sometimes it seems like life is set out to make sure that your home tries to get as messy as possible. This oftentimes is reflected in your upholstery. Fortunately, there are great ways to keep your upholstery despite pet accidents, spills, and other things that could cause it to look less-than-new. Here are a few upholstery cleaning tips to keep your home looking great:
It’s important to get surface-level dirt and debris off your upholstery regularly. Without doing so, you run the risk of it sinking deeper into the fiber and causing hard-to-remove buildup. You should aim to vacuum at least once per week, though more frequently if you have pets that shed a lot.
If your piece is near a window, be careful about direct sunlight affecting the area. Sunlight can do damage to color and cause it to fade. Discoloration from sunlight isn’t something that even the best cleaning can take care of.
Removable covers may seem easy to keep clean because they can be removed and washed. While washing can help, it should be reserved for times when there is an accidental spill that needs to be removed quickly. Washing covers in the washing machine is a harsh process that can lower the lifespan of your cover.
A professional upholstery cleaning shouldn’t be reserved for emergency stains and odors. At least once, sometimes even twice, per year, you should have professional upholstery cleaning. This will make sure that you get rid of any type of dirt buildup that has accumulated over time.
Professional cleaning is also important because it can help remove allergens, bacteria, and other harmful things that you don’t notice. This can keep your family safe, reduce the risk of allergies, and even help prevent asthma attacks.
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