5 Simple Cleaning Tips to Help You Keep Your Upholstery Spic and Span

 Is your house occupied by many people? If that's the case, then the chances of your upholstery looking squeaky clean are slim... if not impossible. You may be wondering what the heck upholstery is. Simply put, they're those beautiful covers that shield your sofas, tables and other furniture from dust and stains. It's easy to avoid cleaning them because it's not a walk-in-the-park kind of task but come to think of it, it's totally necessary.

Think of how gross your sofa looks with those nasty stains. We offer a process of removing all grime and stains from your covers. If you haven't got a clue on how to do it, here are some simple tips to guide you:

1. Act Immediately If you're eating a hamburger and some sauce accidentally falls on your couch, don't let it set. This makes it difficult to clean. Use blotting to get rid of the stain. In the rush to get it over with, you may be tempted to rub the stain with a cloth. It'll make things worse. Try gently massaging the stain from the outside as you head for the middle. If it still doesn't come out, check the care label on the cover for instructions on the type of chemicals you should use on it.

2. If You Can, Vacuum the Covers This works only if you're a pro with your vacuum cleaner. It helps in removing unpleasant creases from the surface. It's also a fast way to reach those corners where dirt accumulates if not tended to. The more times you vacuum, the longer your furniture lasts.

3. Use Warm Water For Grease Stains and Cold For Non-Grease Stains It may sound obvious, but just to be clear, if treats such as chicken-fried steak fingers, pizza, and fries are your fix, using cool water to remove grease stains from them won't work. Use the right amount of warm water, depending on your furniture, to get the job done. Stains with zero grease respond better to cold water.

4. The Amount of Water You Use is Important You're doing upholstery cleaning, but that doesn't mean you should wet your furniture with water from a hosepipe. Excess water may lead to negatives such as water stains. Worse still, the furniture will take a long time to dry. Make sure that you use just the right amount of water.

5. Hire Professional Cleaners Okay, maybe you've tried but you're not getting it right. It's alright, don't beat yourself up. There's the option of giving professional cleaners a call. Some of the perks are you get enough time to focus on other duties, you can rest assured that your house is in good hands and they have the right tools for the job. This enables them to get the job done in a fast and professional way.  Give us a call today if you need help with your upholstery cleaning.

​Summary How often you should clean your furniture depends on your lifestyle, whether you have a pet and kids, how often you're at home and eat on your couch. If you don't live alone and regularly eat on your couch, getting your covers cleaned once if not twice a year is a way to go.