Let’s be honest, there’s no need to stress about your grungy couches or the stains that would make you want to throw up on your favorite armchair read here. If your furniture were able to cry, it may be begging for a bit of TLC. This is especially true on the Northern Beaches. Here, salty ocean air seems to hate your furniture. Grab your gloves as we plunge into the world upholstery cleaning.
Imagine this scenario: your friend is visiting and asks you, “Did the couch get naturally brown or was it a spilled coffee?”. Give your upholstery a much-needed spa day.
Let’s talk fabric first. Are you looking for microfiber, micro velvet, or maybe leather? Who knew each piece of furniture had its own personality? Even as you read this, dust mites microscopic are having a merry-go-round on your lazy boy. To keep your home clean, invest in a powerful vacuum that will suffocate dust bunnies.
Maintain leather’s hydration like your own skin in the winter. It works great to mix mild soap with water. Then, gently rub it with a softer cloth. Your leather chair should practically purr. It’s important that your solution doesn’t look like Niagara Falls.
Fabric couches, divas among the furniture. It takes a touch more finesse. Baking soda should be your secret weapon when it comes to removing some dreadful stains. The magic wand is like a fairy Godmother for cleaning. Sprinkle a tiny bit on the spot, allow it to sit and fester for some time, then vacuum up. Sayonara, blemishes!
Ever tried vinegar on stains with dish soap? You can always count on this household superhero team to come through. This bubbly mixture will leave your couch begging for more. To be safe, only test the solution on a small portion of your couch. We don’t wish for your furniture to resemble a botched science experiment.
Don’t forget about those little menaces known as pets. Fur is their constant gift. A squeegee will do miracles to fabric. Drag it along the surface, and then admire the hairy pile. Strangely satisfying but also gross.
A couch cushion flipped? Take this as a reminder. Flip the furniture like pancakes, to ensure even wear. A fresh-smelling furniture always wins you brownie points. Shop at the local store for eco-friendly scents. Mother Earth will give a virtual highfive.
It isn’t a defeat to get professional cleaners in for heavy duty sessions every so often. Cleaning Ninjas will be able to remove all the grime left behind by you. However, choose wisely! Check out reviews and speak to locals. Nobody wants another sofa-bleaching catastrophe like the one in 21.
Here on the Northern Beaches we have a blessed lifestyle, yet it is brutal on our furniture. Sea breezes and sunlight are both blessings, but can also be harmful to your upholstery. To prevent fading, act like Sherlock to solve a mystery. Arrange furniture to shield from direct sunlight, if possible.
As a conclusion, clean and tidy upholstery isn’t a dream, it’s attainable. All you need to do is use the right technique, add a dash of quirky DIY, or even a touch of professional expertise. Be the hero for your furniture. Visitors will soon be reluctant to leave your spotless couch. Snacks, anyone?
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Spotless Carpet Cleaning North Shore
1-5 Lynbara Ave, St Ives NSW 2075
(02) 8607 8811