It is important to have your fabric upholstered furniture professionally cleaned, there are many things that build up and hide amongst the fibers of the fabric. In addition to cleaning and sanitizing, professional cleanings prolong the life of your furniture, breathe life back into its appearance, and boost the overall health of your home. This is especially true if you plan on listing and selling your home. You want it to shine!
After you have had a professional upholstery cleaning you will be pleased with the freshness of your seemingly new furniture and want to keep it that way for as long as possible. Follow these steps to protect your furniture between cleanings.
Arm Rests
Those extra pieces of fabric that look like doilies grandma had on the arms of her comfy rocking chair, they actually served a purpose. The arm rests of your furniture get a lot of wear and tear as they come in contact with a large amount of oils in our skin from our hands Having a piece of fabric on your arm rest to cover the areas where arms and hands rest will go a long way to help keep the fabric on your arm rests looking great. They don’t have to be doilies like grandma, a matching piece of fabric that camouflages in works just as well.
"These arm rests are the bane of some people's existance but when you're selling a house, every detail needs to be checked and cleaned. Don't neglect these little details." -RE/MAx Sedona Real Estate
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Regular Vacuuming
Vacuuming is not just for the floors. The best way to care for fabric upholstery is with routine proper vacuuming. Most vacuums come with a special attachment just for upholstery cleaning. Ideally you should be vacuuming your furniture at least once a week, more often if the piece of furniture is used often or snacked on. Make sure to vacuum slowly and in overlapping rows to ensure the vacuum has had plenty of time to suck up dirt and that you don’t miss any spots. The more you vacuum the less dirt buildup you will have.
"You would be surprised at the lack of cleaning many homeowners do after the first initial clean up when they go to sell. This isn't a one-time thing, it should be done weekly and daily if you want to impress buyers." - Dale Corpus, San Ramon Realtor
Invest in the Fabric Protection Service
When you have your professional cleaning performed there is an option to have a protective coating applied to the surface of the fabric. Some people refer to this coating as scotch guard because it is the most popular brand of protectant. This guard provides an extra layer of protection against spills, stains, and everyday dirt. It is not a 100% protection against stains and dirt it provides a layer to allow for easier clean up. Over time the protection does wear away and it will need to be reapplied at your next professional cleaning. The benefits of this protective layer are well worth the investment as it will prevent permanent stains and tough dirt.
For the best professional upholstery care in Lynnwood and surrounding areas make an appointment online or over the phone with All Kleen.
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