Best Ways to Deep Clean Upholstery

How to Clean All Types of Upholstery & Furniture

Every individual upholstered furniture item is unique and should have its own cleaning routine. Why you might ask? Consider this: your couch and ottoman serve distinct purposes, so why should their cleaning methods be the same? The answer is they shouldn’t be. Familiarizing yourself with the appropriate cleaning techniques for your upholstery can extend its lifespan and maintain a healthier environment for you and your family.

As a professional upholstery cleaning service in the Calgary area, the team here at Chinook Chem-Dry has put together a list of the best ways to deep clean your upholstery. We’ll break it down by the most common item below.

Fabric Sofas

Fabric sofas are so common for a number of reason. With that being the case, let’s see some typical cleaning tasks you can do daily and weekly.

Dry brush

Let’s be honest with ourselves, we all eat on our couch, and we all spill crumbs. It can be hard to pick the crumbs out by hand, so use a dry brush to remove the crumbs from the sofa.

Vacuum

You should regularly vacuum your cushions and the various nooks and crannies of your sofa to remove any built up dirt, dust, and grime that builds up throughout the week. 

Wash the covers

Some couches have removable covers that you can just toss in your washer to get clean. Just be sure to follow any instructions on the tags.

Get out the baking soda

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer. Sprinkle some on right before vacuuming and see how well it works.

Leather Chairs and Couches

Leather is very durable but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. In fact, improper cleaning can make it even easier to damage and dry out leather furniture in the future. As leather furniture cleaners ourselves, you can trust that we won’t lead you the wrong way with our leather cleaning tips.

Wipe up spills quickly

You’ll need to use some towels or cloths that are both soft and absorbent to lessen the potential for scratching the leather.

Move it away from direct sunlight

Where you place the leather furniture in your home actually matters more than you might think. You need to make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight that might cause unnecessary damage.

Call in a professional cleaning service

The only way to ensure that your leather is treated properly and protected from damage is to get it professionally cleaned. Learn more about leather cleaning and restoration right here in Calgary.

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning in Calgary, AB

Maintaining your upholstery requires routine cleaning from both you and a professional cleaning service. The team here at Chinook Chem-Dry offers years of experience in the Calgary upholstery cleaning industry and a proven method that can remove 98.1% of common allergens* from upholstered furniture.