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Upholstery Cleaning: Easy With the Right Tools

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The trouble with furniture is that even if it is built to last, normal wear makes it look old. The good news is that upholstery and leather cleaning may be a simple task. By maintaining your furniture well, your chairs and sofas will look beautiful for many years to come.

 

  • Preparing the Surface

When you are ready to clean your upholstery, you should start by clearing the dust and dry debris on the surface. You may think you can save time by doing dusting and washing all at once. But skipping this step simply creates a bigger mess to clean up. Use a dry dusting brush to remove dust and loose dirt from the seat, back and arms of the upholstery. Then, take a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment and dig into the crevices of the furniture. Be sure to lift cushions to clean underneath.

 

  • Special Conditions

There are many kinds of fabrics and leather used in furniture, and they are not created equal. Leather cleaning is actually quite simple. Once you have removed loose debris from the area, wipe down the surface with a damp cloth. Scrub bigger stains with a small amount of saddle soap. Cleaning other upholstery fabrics, however, is more complicated. Upholstery made of microfiber, cotton, polyester blends, vinyl, nylon or wool is generally easy to clean. Some natural fabrics, including linen and silk, require professional cleaning to avoid damaging or shrinking the delicate fibers.

 

Upholstery Cleaning

Now, you can look for soiled areas that require scrubbing. Create a mixture of water and nonbleach detergent, about a 1:4 ratio. Take a small sponge and rub it on the soiled area. Take care not to scrub too hard, as some fabrics may pill. Use a cloth to dry the area, then allow it to air dry.

 

Cleaning leather and upholstery can be tricky without the right tools. If you need upholstery cleaning services in Houston and the surrounding area, contact the experts at Mundae Cleaning & Restoration Services.

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