How to Professionally Clean Upholstery 

Your upholstery, including sofa, couch and other fabric furniture gets dirty over time as they accumulate dirt and dust and may also be susceptible to pet hair and odour. All these things will slowly but surely diminish the quality, appearance and life of your upholstery, which is why regular upholstery cleaning is needed to keep your couches safe and keep them looking their best.

There is of course the option of DIY upholstery cleaning, where you can try and keep your couches and other upholstery clean by removing everyday dirt and dust and cleaning up stains as they occur.

Routine cleaning should, however, be accompanied by professional upholstery cleaning services every once a month or so for thorough cleaning and disinfecting of your upholstery to ensure your furniture is always in its best condition.

We are Clean Group, a full-service commercial cleaning business. We provide a complete range of upholstery office cleaning services, including carpet and sofa cleaning.

Clean Group experts are here to share their valuable expertise regarding the best way to clean your upholstery, how to keep it clean always and when it’s time to call professional cleaning services.

Why Regular Cleaning of Upholstery Is Needed!

Your upholstery is among the most used things in your home or office. Because many people might be frequently using your office upholstery throughout the day, there is a good probability of it becoming dirty and acquiring stains over time. Routine upholstery cleaning will ensure your furniture always looks its best. But, that’s not the only reason to clean your upholstery.

Without regular cleaning, your fabric furniture will keep accumulating dirt and dust and mighty stains, some of which can get inside the fabric and get stuck. It is common for food particles, dirt and dust to get inside the partitions and corners of couches where they are generally hidden from view.

They will be hard to access and remove if you wait too long to clean your upholstery. Many stains, including that of oil and wine, will be harder to remove if you let them sit for a long period, which is why they need to be cleaned up as soon as they occur.

That’s not all. If you let dirt and dust accumulate on your upholstery, they will eventually start destroying fabric fibres and make them look flattened, destroying the furniture’s look and comfort for good.

The longer you wait to clean your upholstery, the harder it will be to remove the dirt and dust.

If you think your upholstery has lost its shine and is way beyond repair, maybe all it needs is a good cleaning by a professional upholstery cleaner. We can help restore your upholstery’s beauty and shine and extend its life by years with just one deep clean.

DIY Upholstery Cleaning Tips & Methods

Most fabric furniture and other upholstery can be cleaned with homemade solutions, including baking soda. A simple vacuum will remove plenty of dust and dirt, even from the inaccessible parts of your sofa.

However, some stains and dirt that are stuck deep inside the fabric fibres can be difficult to remove, which is where you may need expert help. Here are some expert suggestions for DIY upholstery cleaning.

Vacuuming: Start with a thorough vacuuming of your upholstery and couches. Use a fabric cleaner brush with the vacuum machine to get into the narrow space and crevices of your sofa to pull out as much dirt and dust as possible. If there are dry stains on the sofa, use the vacuum to such up as much loose debris as you can before trying any stain cleaner.

Brushing: Use a fabric cleaner brush to routinely dust off your furniture, remove dirt and shake up the fibres. Use a good quality brush with soft bristles rather than hard bristles as they can damage the fibre.

Cleaning New/damp Stains: Try to clean up a stain as soon as it occurs. To clean up a damp stain, use a dry cloth to gently trap and remove as much moisture as possible. Keep repeating this until the stain is completely dry.

Now, use a clean damp cloth to clean up the stain with fresh water, going in small circles to pull up as much residue as you can. Lastly, use a paste-like mixture of baking soda and water to apply gently to the stain, as it pulls up dirt and debris, which you can wipe off using a damp cloth.

Alternatively, you can use liquid club soda to clean stains off fabrics. This might work with the stains of food and oil.

When you’ve removed as much of the stain as possible using the above steps, vacuum the affected part to clean off any loose dust and moisture and then leave the piece to dry naturally.

Note: Make sure to use soda mixture or club soda first on a hidden part of your couch to check its effectiveness and ensure it does not affect the fabric’s colour or quality.

Using an Upholstery Cleaning Machine

Upholstery cleaning machines come in many varieties and one should use them only if they have a good knowledge of their use. Wet and dry sofa cleaners, spray extraction machines, and vacuum cleaners are common examples.

If you are planning to buy a new upholstery cleaning machine, make sure to read the instructions and user manual carefully to know if it’s the right one for you.

Some machines are meant for spot cleaning, i.e. cleaning only the stained area or part of the fabric, while others such as vacuum cleaners can be used for cleaning all types of surfaces and areas.

Upholstery Cleaning by Professionals – How We Do It

Upholstery cleaning by a professional cleaning company like Clean Group is much different. We follow a systematic approach and a time-tested process to achieve the results you want. Here’s how we do it.

Inspection & Planning: Rather than following a one-type-fits-all plan, we’d rather prefer to first analyse your upholstery for its condition and cleaning needs, including the types of stains it has. Based on the type of upholstery, the stain type and condition, and other issues with the furniture, we will determine the best cleaning plan and process to meet your goals.

Different types of upholstery and stains require different tools, we may need to first look at your couches to determine the right tools to bring for cleaning your upholstery.

Cleaning: We offer two major types of upholstery cleaning services – steam cleaning and dry cleaning. Each type is suitable for specific upholstery types and situations. This is why we first need to analyse your upholstery in order to determine the best way to clean it and the right tools for the job.

Steam cleaning or hot water extraction method involves the use of hot water for cleaning the upholstery and removing germs and stains. This method is suitable for cleaning upholstery made of wool, cotton, polyester and some other fabric types.

The hot water is used along with certain detergents or cleaners for the best results. Our technicians have vast knowledge and experience in upholstery cleaning and will use only the best cleaning method to clean your upholstery without causing any damage.

We also use dry cleaning for routine cleaning of the upholstery. This method is able to remove a large variety of dirt and debris as well as some stains from your upholstery.

Spot Cleaning: This refers to the process of cleaning a specific part of the upholstery to remove stains caused by oil, food spills, blood, wine, urinal (pet, kids, etc) or any other kind of stains.

Spot cleaning involves treating only the specific area where the stain is present such that the remaining upholstery is unaffected. Depending on the type of stain, we may use specific cleaners or stain removers to gently remove the stain without causing any damage to the upholstery itself. We are really good at this and you can trust us.

Deodorising & Sanitising: There might be germs and bacteria lurking in and around your upholstery, which can pose serious danger to the users and pets. We will sanitise your sofas and recliners to get rid of any bacteria.

Bacteria and stains also might make your upholstery stink or have a bad smell. To deal with such issues, we use deodorising to refresh your carpets and make them smell nice always. This is an optional service.

Upholstery Brushing & Grooming: This is also an optional service, where we will brush and groom your upholstery to improve its appearance and restore its original beauty to the maximum extent possible.

Upholstery Cleaning Tools We Use

We have access to and use a variety of cleaning tools and equipment for efficient upholstery cleaning for our customers. From HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners to power industrial cleaning machines, steam cleaning machines, dry cleaning equipment, brushes, microfibre cloths, stain remover, and other cleaning supplies.

When You Should Call on the Experts for Upholstery Cleaning

If your couches, sofas, or recliners are in bad shape or are losing their charm due to dust and dirt settling on them, you may need professional upholstery cleaning services.

Not everybody can clean their couches on their own. Also, there is the risk of causing more damage than good. For instance, you may end up spreading the stain to a bigger area or using too much moisture which you are not able to clean up properly.

There are many things that can go wrong when cleaning upholstery, which is why you need professional help. There are some stains and debris that are just not easy to clean on your own.

Professional cleaners have the tools and experience to remove a variety of hard stains and restore your upholstery to its former glory. If there is a stain that just wouldn’t go off, call us right away for top-quality upholstery cleaning and stain removal services at competitive prices.

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