Tips to Keep Your Minneapolis Upholstery Clean

Now that the weather is getting colder across Minneapolis, we all will most likely be spending more time indoors. Spending more time in your home means spending more time on your upholstered furniture. Keeping it clean while spending more time on them is a battle that every winter brings, but there are many easy tips to keep your upholstery cleaner longer.

Protect Your Furniture

Protecting your furniture can look different depending on your family. For families with pets, you might want to protect your furniture by putting blankets on it to avoid pet dander being stuck in your couch. If you have kids or are accident prone, there are furniture sprays that repel liquid and the stains they make. Either way, protecting your upholstery helps it last longer.

Vacuum and Dust

Vacuuming and dusting, especially when you have pets, is very important to keeping your furniture clean. Dust, dirt, and dander get into your upholstery and fray the fibers, damaging the upholstery. Regular vacuuming and dusting helps prevent that from happening. For families with pets, it is recommended to vacuum once a week. For families without pets, vacuuming every other week is recommended.

Rotate Cushions

If your couch cushions are detached from your couch, rotating them can help make them last longer. When you sit on your couch, the pressure on the cushions creates wear and tear. Rotating them prevents uneven wear, helps it last longer, and prevents indents where you sit. 

Spot Treat Stains Right Away

Stains are created when colored liquid spills on your couch. The color itself makes your couch or upholstery look old and degrades the material. There are many kinds of spot cleaners that you can use to keep the upholstery clean and get out any bacteria. An added bonus is that it keeps your family healthy!

If you want to look into getting professional upholstery cleaning, contact us. Getting a professional clean once a year helps make your upholstered furniture last longer and look better. Take a look at our cleaning process or schedule an appointment to get started.