An upholstered furniture is one that is made of a frame to give the structure of the furniture, filled with cushioning material to give comfort and finally all is covered with fabric for aesthetic purpose. Examples of upholstered furniture are couches, sofas, ottomans and benches. They can be found anywhere from the office to our homes. Maintaining clean upholstered furniture is important to give a good ambiance to the space. Regularly cleaning furniture is necessary to maintain its look and also for hygiene reasons. At Nightingale Cleaning Company we provide the best upholstery cleaning services in Kenya at affordable prices. The following are steps to follow when cleaning upholstered furniture.
Brush off loose dirt
Using a stiff brush, remove all crumbs or dirt stuck on the fabric. This process will also remove hair if you have furry friends in your home or space. While doing this, it is important to be gentle with the process to avoid damaging the fabric.
Vacuum the furniture
Remove all the cushions from the furniture and set them aside. Using the upholstery attachment of the vacuum, clean the furniture in small sections. Ensure to get deep into the crevices of the couch or the furniture to get all the dirt. If you are concerned about suctioning items the may damage the machine, use a panty hose to cover the nozzle while vacuuming.
Spot cleaning
The furniture is always bound to spills and different kinds of stains no matter how careful we are. First, identify the type of stain you will be dealing with so as to figure out the proper way to remove it. Use the appropriate stain remover to get rid of the stain. If after two rounds the stain is resistant, do not continue as this will damage the fabric. Instead, get professional help. At Nightingale Cleaning Services, we will assist you with the process according to the type of upholstery in your space.
Sudsing
Not all fabrics will be suitable for this process, but most upholstered furniture in Kenya are. Be sure to check if the fabric used in your furniture is appropriate. For this you will need water, cleaning solution, a bucket, brush and a microfiber cloth for drying.
First, add the cleaning solution into the water and mix it up until it lathers. Using the brush scoop the suds only (not with water) and use that to clean the couch. This will clean the fabric but not leave it soaking wet. Finish by dipping the microfiber cloth in clean water to rinse of any suds. This rinsing is very important because any detergent left in the fibers can actually attract more dirt. Allow the furniture to air dry completely away from direct sunlight or heat.
Once the furniture is all clean and dry replace any cushions and it is ready for use. Getting a professional Cleaning Company to help with upholstered furniture cleaning will save you time. At Nightingale Cleaning Company we will come to your space and have all your upholstery cleaned to perfection.