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Upholstery cleaning tips

Upholstery cleaning tips
Upholstery fabric undergoes some of the heaviest wear and tear in your home, from spilt food and drinks to pet paws and dirty clothes.Regular care and maintenance will help keep your furniture looking like new for much longer and prevent you having to shell out on brand items.

Tip One: Vacuum your upholstery regularly to prevent dust and grit from causing permanent damage to fibres.Aim to vacuum at least one a month because dust settles easily in upholstery.Use your vacuum cleaner's nozzles to get into every nook and crevice instead of a brush which will just move dust elsewhere or push it deeper into the fibres.

Tip Two: To remove hair, loose dirt and fluff either use a sticky tape lint remover or wrap some tape around your hands and run over the fabric.Another way to remove hair is to put on a rubber glove and wet the palm.If you rub your hand across the surface the hair will collect into a ball and can be easily removed.

Tip Three: Protect your furniture from pets by using throws.They not only add colour to your home but prevent furniture from getting dirty, damaged or fading due to the sun.

Tip Four: If you require a deeper clean it's important to choose cleaning products suitable for the fabric.Firstly follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and then test on an inconspicuous area to check for discolouration.

Tip Five: Don't let the fabric get too wet as moisture is one of fabric's worst enemies.Also avoid getting any metal parts of the furniture wet, such as cushion zippers, as these will rust.

Tip Six: Don't use anything acidic such as vinegar to clean the fabric as this will damage the fibres.

Tip Seven: The magic of baby wipes!They have just the right amount of soap and water to get stains and dirt out and can easily be thrown in the bin after cleaning.

Tip Eight: Deep clean at least once per year by removing covers, washing them at a high temperature and vacuuming the cushions underneath.This will help to remove dust and other allergens which could compromise the health of your family.If you cannot remove covers it may be best to hire a professional cleaning company.

By regularly cleaning your upholstery this will improve not only the health of your family and home but enhance the look of your furniture, making sure it looks as good as new for many years to come.