Tips for
Upholstery Maintenance
Chances are, you have invested a lot of money into your
home’s upholstered furniture items, and these items provide your family with both
comfort and style. To keep your home
looking its best, you will need to maintain your furniture on a regular
basis. Here are a few helpful tips to
consider when it comes to keeping your upholstered furniture as clean as
possible between professional cleanings.
·
Vacuum your
furniture often
The best thing you can do to help your upholstered furniture
stay clean is to vacuum on a regular basis.
This is a great way to remove dirt, pet hair, food crumbs, pollen, and
other particles from furniture. It
doesn’t matter what type of fabric your furniture is covered in, vacuuming will
help keep it in the best condition. Be
thorough when vacuuming, and use the vacuum’s attachments. Many vacuums come with a detachable brush or
crevice tool.
·
Use your dryer
for pillows
Keep throw pillows looking their best by tossing them in the
dryer. This is a quick and easy solution
to eliminate dust and is also a great way to fluff-up the pillows. Use the setting on your dryer that is “air
only” (no heat, if possible).
·
Purchase slipcovers
and armrest covers
If your upholstered furniture frequently gets spills on it,
a slipcover can be a great solution to protect your upholstery. You can purchase covers from a wide variety
of brands in lots of different prints and colors to match any home décor. Slipcovers and armrest covers can be easily tossed
in your washing machine for frequent cleaning.
·
Apply
treatments to spills immediately
When spills happen, treat them immediately, if
possible. To treat most stains and
spills, you can use Chem-Dry’s World Famous Spot Remover. Chem-Dry’s concentrated Professional Strength
Spot Remover quickly and thoroughly removes most stubborn spots from colorfast
upholstery and leaves no dirt-attracting residue that can make spots
reappear. The unique bubbling action
lifts the spot to the surface unlike any other spot remover…and, it works great
for removing stains on clothes, too! World
Famous Spot Remover is available from Neighborhood Chem-Dry for $12.99 each, or
you can purchase two cans for $19.99. If
you do not have any World Famous Spot Remover on hand, you can also use the following
household solution: Mix 1 quart of warm
water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon ammonia, and ¼ cup of liquid or powdered
laundry detergent. Apply a small amount
of the mixture to the area to be treated and blot with a moist towel.
·
Call-in the
professionals
If your efforts don’t work, don’t forget to call
Neighborhood Chem-Dry at 469-248-6388! We are experienced in cleaning fabric
upholstery, and we also clean leather.
For a nominal charge we can also treat your upholstered items with Chem-Dry
Fabric Protector. Chem-Dry Fabric Protector
helps keep you upholstery looking its best by forming an invisible barrier
against dirt and stains. And, because it
is water-repellent, spills won’t penetrate fabric, which allows for easy clean-ups
with a cloth or towel. Chem-Dry Fabric
Protector will help to extend the life of your upholstered items.
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