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Originally Posted On: https://www.nwservicemaster.com/blog/2020/04/best-tips-home-upholstery-cleaning/

Cleaning is a ritual that many homeowners undertake on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to ensure their homes are pleasant and welcoming for all of their guests. One type of furniture that is often overlooked during cleaning, but is an important focal point, is the upholstery.

Upholstery cleaning in Fridley, MN, doesn’t need to be a difficult task. Here are some helpful tips to make your upholstery look like new in an effective and efficient way!

When it comes time for upholstery cleaning in your home, the first step is to check the label on your furniture to determine what type of cleaning solution is required. Once the proper cleaning solution has been selected, test it on a hidden area of the upholstery to ensure it doesn’t cause any staining or unwanted discoloration of the fabric.

Once you know what cleaning solution you’re going to use, the next step is vacuuming. Vacuuming your furniture immediately helps it look newer by removing any dust or debris that has been dulling the look of your upholstery.

When you’re finished vacuuming, select the correct cleaning implement to apply the cleaning solution to your upholstery. For most pieces of furniture, it’s safe to use either a cloth rag or a soft-bristled brush. When using the rag or brush, make sure to rub or brush in the same direction of the fabric.

While cleaning your upholstered surface, be sure to only dampen the surface by applying the cleaning solution to the rag or brush rather than directly to the upholstery. This practice will avoid soaking the furniture in cleaning solution, which can cause discoloration. Once you finish dampening and scrubbing your upholstery, the drying process can begin.

Air drying is the best way to dry upholstery as attempting to speed up the process with a hair dryer or other forms of heat will likely lead to damaging the material. If it’s necessary to speed up the drying process, one safe way is to increase the circulation of the room through the use of fans.

For any spot cleaning or more difficult stains, homeowners should follow the same rules for cleaning an entire upholstered piece: Select the appropriate cleaning solution, vacuum, dampen a rag or brush to blot the stained area with the selected cleaning solution, and allow the upholstery to air dry. The only difference between cleaning an entire piece of furniture and spot cleaning is, obviously, only a small area of the upholstery will be addressed.

Implement these basic tips and tricks to help keep your upholstery looking clean and looking like new. Should some stains and grime be more difficult to get rid of with commercially available cleaning products, you may require professional cleaning. Our team here at Northwest ServiceMaster is prepared to offer a professional and personalized touch for any upholstery cleaning needs in the Fridley, MN, area. Let us help to tackle those tough stains on your upholstery.

Give us a call at (651) 644-3531 so we can help make your upholstery look like new once more.