3 Tips For Keeping Your Furniture Upholstery Clean
A beautifully upholstered sofa, loveseat, armchair, or ottoman can make your living space feel comfortable and welcoming, but only if those fabrics are clean. Over time, upholstery can accumulate grime and dust just like any other household object, making your home look messy. Here are three tips for keeping your furniture upholstery clean and beautiful.
1. Keep Food and Drinks Away From Fabrics
Although you may love eating lunch in front of the television or cozying up with a cup of cocoa in the evening, having food and drinks around your upholstered furniture is a recipe for damaged fabrics. Many foods and drinks contain either natural or artificially added pigments, which can stain your furniture in no time. If spills are left in place for too long, the pigments can even bind to the fabrics, making them even more difficult to remove later.
As a general rule of thumb, try to keep all foods, drinks, and snacks away from upholstered furniture. Ask family members and children to always eat in the kitchen and remember to follow the rule yourself.
2. Create a "No Shoes Allowed" Rule
People also tend to track a lot of dirt and grime in from outside on the undersides of their shoes, so ask people not to wear shoes — especially when they are sitting on your upholstered furniture. If a guest decides to curl their feet up under themselves or plop those shoes on the ottoman, you may be left dealing with dirty spots.
To make it easier for people to remember to remove their shoes, have a shoe basket by the front door and create an easy place for people to sit to remove their footwear. By adding a few chairs or a bench by your front door, people won't have as many problems complying with your house rule.
3. Clean Upholstery Regularly
Even the cleanest homeowners may notice dust buildup or stains on their upholstery occasionally, which is why it is important to clean and vacuum upholstered items regularly. Try to vacuum upholstery whenever you vacuum the floors of your home and have the fabrics deep cleaned by a professional once every year or two.
If the upholstered furniture in your home has seen better days, consider having those pieces reupholstered by a professional. In addition to choosing new fabrics, brand-new upholstery can make your space feel fresh and clean. To find out more about upholstery, talk with a furniture upholstery professional in your area.
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