Upholstery Care Tips

Soft furnishings add beauty and comfort to your home, but they are also a major storage site for large amounts of dust, dander and debris. The longer these particles are allowed to remain on your furniture, the deeper they become embedded into your fabric, causing soiling, staining, odors and undermining the fabric’s integrity.

Luckily, there are many simple ways to prevent this damage. Keep your furnishings in fantastic shape between professional cleaning sessions with our tried and true upholstery care tips :

• Prevent dust and dirt from sinking into your fabrics by regularly vacuuming your furniture with a soft brush attachment.
• When spills occur, deal with them as soon as you can, using a clean white cloth to gently blot the site. Avoid using rubbing or scrubbing motions that could work the spill into a full-blown stain.
• Make sure that you read the furniture manufacturer’s care instructions before attempting to clean your upholstered furniture with any detergents or stain removal products.
• When you do use a spot removal product, always employ a very small amount and do a preliminary spot check on an area of the fabric that isn’t readily visible.
• Protect your upholstered furniture pieces from color transfers by making them a no-go zone for newspapers, freshly printed materials and dark colored clothing.
• Avoid washing your cushion covers in the washing machine to prevent shrinkage and discoloration.
• Keep your furniture out of direct sunlight to prevent premature fabric fading.
• Consider having a protective coating professionally applied to all of your upholstery, allowing you to enjoy your furniture fully without worrying about potential damage.