Upholstery Cleaning Benefits Your Family

Upholstery cleaning (again, as you may expect) is the simple task of cleaning your furniture with a machine that is designed for the specific task. But the technical side of it is much more difficult than it sounds on the surface. For one thing, upholstery consists of delicate natural fibres like cotton. That means the upholstery machine must be specially designed to work with those fibres without damaging them. Then there's the furniture itself - what kind of upholstery do you have? And what specifically does the upholstery have to clean?

The most common type of upholstery cleaning in glen haven is carpet cleaning. Carpets have a deep layer of fibres, which means that a machine designed for rug cleaning is not exactly right for a furniture item. The fibres are too large and rough on carpet-cleaning machines. So the upholstery item simply doesn't get clean quite like it should. Worse, there are some serious disadvantages to regular carpet cleaning:

Fabric upholstery cleaning is almost as bad as carpet cleaning. It's all about the actual fabric of the furniture - and there are many different kinds. So if you have a leather sofa, for example, it's highly likely you've got some dirt on the surface of the leather. The dust and smudges can also accumulate on fabric upholstery. Regular cleaning may not even be able to remove some of that dust and smudge, making it very dirty in places. Regular cleaning will also likely damage the fibre of the fabric and make it fall out of shape and lose its original colour - both things you don't want.

So when should you consider DIY upholstery cleaning? That depends largely on how much time you have and the mess you're dealing with. If it's small dirty patches on the furniture, you can probably clean them yourself with a microfiber cloth or similar product. If it's a heavily soiled carpet, you'll probably need to call in the professionals.

One reason to consider cleaning the furniture yourself is if you have an expensive piece of furniture whose fault it is. Carpets generally cost more to buy, but if you really want it spotless, there's no excuse not to give it a clean. Sometimes the only choice is to throw it out and buy another, but you shouldn't let this be a reason for you to skip DIY upholstery cleaning. The value you get from your investment in your house in terms of comfort, appearance and long-term value is worth it.

Of course, another reason to consider the DIY upholstery cleaning is if you have an allergy to dust mites, pollen, mold, bacteria or other allergens. Often it's hard to avoid coming into contact with allergens. If not cleaned regularly, they can build up and make you very sick. But because upholstery cleaning is done at least quarterly, it's usually enough to keep your allergies under control. And, unlike carpet cleaning, you don't have to worry about residual pet odors. With upholstery cleaning, you get rid of the dust only.

DIY upholstery cleaning also makes sense if you're concerned about indoor air quality. Most carpeted surfaces are covered with fiber and those fibers trap dirt and dust, even after they've been cleaned. With upholstery cleaning, you take the fibers out and dispose of the dirt and debris directly.

You may be concerned about your kids' health when it comes to upholstery cleaning. But one reason to hire a professional is that upholstery fabrics are made from delicate fabrics that can easily be damaged by even the most gentle of steam cleaners. But upholstery cleaning can actually help protect your family from a variety of health problems. For instance, those that sit on the sofa, love seat and other furniture that're placing upholstered may stand a greater chance of developing asthma, eczema or other breathing difficulties.

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