Every piece of furniture requires upholstery cleaning, whether it is the family couch or your favorite chair. Accumulated dirt on fabrics makes them look worn and old. If this is not enough, if you do not take immediate action, food and other spills can stain upholstery fabrics permanently.
Below are some upholstery cleaning tips for the upholstery in your Perth home.
Start with Larger Pieces
In case of a big mess, you will have to remove any large pieces before they stain the furniture. Gently scrape off the excess from the fabric using a butter knife. For fresh stains use a rubber spatula to remove as much of the stain as you can. Be careful that you do not rub the stain in further if it is still damp.
Vacuum the Furniture
You can use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner as an upholstery cleaner too by vacuuming the entire furniture with it. Remove all the cushions and pillows from the chairs and couches and vacuum them too. Remember to vacuum the cracks between the cushions and the area underneath it thoroughly.
You can use any hard bristle brush to clean the furniture if your vacuum does not have a brush cleaner attachment. You can also use a broom to brush off your pillows, cushions, and furniture. Clean any remaining dirt with your vacuum's hose attachment.
Test an Inconspicuous Area
Most furniture comes with instructions on how to clean it. If your furniture does not have this code, test whether your cleaning solution is safe for the fabric by applying it on a small and inconspicuous area of the furniture.
Those who do not have a favorite cleaning solution should test the fabric against three different types. Apply a small quantity of water, followed by vinegar, and then alcohol to test a small and inconspicuous area of the upholstery. Give each of them a minute or two to see if they react with the fabric. Purchase a cleaner based on the type of solution that worked without damaging the upholstery.
Upholstery Cleaner
You can make your own upholstery cleaner or purchase one from a store. Apply the cleaner to a soft bristle brush and gently scrub the furniture's fabric with it. Use extra cleaner for tougher stains, but do not apply extra pressure, as this might push the stain deeper into the fabric, especially when removing pet stains.
Remove Suds
Damp a clean cloth with water and rinse the fabric with it to wipe away the leftover suds. Rinse the cloth frequently to remove excessive suds from it.
Dry Thoroughly
Provide sufficient time for your furniture to dry after cleaning the soap from its fabric. Leaving the furniture damp can cause formation of mildew. Let the pillows and cushions dry for several hours before putting them back together.
Consider a Professional Service
For thorough Perth upholstery cleaning, contact the professionals at Kleen Slate Services. We use environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and state of the art specialised equipment for cleaning your furniture and upholstery. Contact us today for a free quote.
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