Regular Deep Cleaning
The purpose of deep sofa cleaning is to extract all the dirt and pollen which remain after vacuuming. Most families opt for it in the spring as part of their spring cleaning. This is a good time of the year because of the pollination.
Steam cleaning is a technique which is safe and effective for most types of upholstered furniture. The label on your sofa will tell you whether it belongs to this category. The benefit of steam cleaning is that it not only loosens up dirt effectively and extracts all kinds of particles, but also kills micro-organisms causing irritation and allergy like mould spores and dust mites.
Dealing with Stains
Many modern sofas come with a special protector covering the fibres. This is an invisible coat which makes the furniture more resistant to dust, dirt and stains. However, this protector wears off. That is why it makes sense to have it applied right after deep cleaning. Generally, steam sofa cleaning is effective for the removal of the most common stains like the ones left by wine, coffee and food.
How about DIY stain removal? It’s best to act as soon as you notice the spill. Use white paper towel to blot it gently. Don’t wipe the liquid as this will only cause spreading. Don’t push too hard on the stain, as some of the liquid will penetrate further down. If you spill food, scoop as much of it as possible with a spoon. You must not treat your couch even with water and soap until you confirm that the cleaning agent which you will use is safe.
Use these sofa cleaning tips to have the most beautiful and comfortable piece of sitting furniture.