Most homeowners do not realize the importance of having upholstery professionally cleaned. Upholstery is something that is often overlooked when considering cleaning your home.

The reason cleaning upholstery is so important is that this process can extend the life of most of your fibre materials throughout the house. While it is possible to buy over the counter products, these are not as effective as calling a professional upholstery cleaning company who is trained to remove more dirt, debris, odour, and stains from your upholstery.

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All surfaces absorb dirt.  Dust mites and possibly microbes can grow if they are exposed to food or other organic substances.  Dust and bacteria will get trapped into your upholstery, and it can cause breathing and allergy problems. Upholsteries are good places for bacteria to grow, and if you don’t clean it regularly, this bacteria will continue to grow and multiply. So cleaning should be done to kill the bacteria that may be growing on your furniture.

The dust that is trapped into the upholstery can start to get into the air that you are breathing and will make the quality of the air very bad. Upholstery cleaning will help get rid of dust and allergens that are causing the problems.

If left alone, these fixtures can cause health issues for those that are sensitive or have weakened immune systems. Because of this, professional upholstery cleaning can deliver real health benefits to the home and environment. It is a cost-effective way to resolve the problem quickly.

Professional Cleaning Methods

A professional company will always clean your upholstery using an effective cleaner. They will select one that is safe on your fabric and does not contain harsh chemicals to clean, remove stains and control odours.

The method used is clean hot water extraction method that will remove dirt gathered deep in the upholstery and clean thoroughly. Keep your upholstery dry while cleaning it to avoid damage.

Upholstery cleaners use specialist-cleaning equipment to clean it. Using their professional knowledge they decide the most suitable way to carry out the cleaning job, based on the type, age and condition of the upholstery. The most common methods of cleaning are shampooing, hot water extraction, vacuuming and light brushing.

Here are three reasons to have your upholstery cleaned regularly

  1. Appearance: the main reason to have your upholstery clean is to help maintain the appearance of your furniture. Keeps your furniture looking nicer and lasting longer with regular cleaning that prevents dirt and grime from building up.
  2. Family HealthFleas, mold and bacteria can make a comfortable home right under your feet without you even knowing it. Pathogens and dirt can build up to the point where they can cause health risks to your family.  Bacteria can get deep into your furniture and cause unpleasant odours.
  3. Air QualityA good cleaning can get rid of problems such as mold, dust, mildew, and allergens and improve air quality in your home.  Bad air quality in any home can cause breathing problems.

Get It Cleaned

By cleaning your furniture regularly, you can keep your upholstery in tip-top condition as well as improve your indoor air quality and your health.

 

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