How To Keep Pristine Upholstery All Summer Long In Minneapolis

Can you feel the summer in the air? Warmer weather is here and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors again in Minneapolis. Opening the windows and letting the fresh air in is a great thing, but you’ll also need to make sure your comfiest couch is protected throughout the summer from the humidity and sunlight. Even your outdoor furniture will need some preparation before the heat of the summer is in full swing.

Regular cleaning

With the windows open more often, there is a higher chance that dust and dirt will enter your home. One common misconception about opening windows is that the dust in your home will circulate and go outside. However, there is a two-way street with dust. It can also come inside your home. Regularly cleaning your upholstery will keep the dust collection in check. If your upholstery is fabric, it is especially important to vacuum and spot clean because dirt, dust, and stains because these will wear down the fibers faster. 

Stay shady

Whether your furniture is inside or outside, the sun can do a lot of damage. If left in the sun, the first thing that happens is that the color of your furniture will fade. This can be the only thing that happens, but prolonged uv sunlight will eventually wear down any wood on the furniture as well. Keeping your furniture in a shady area of your home, deck, or patio will help the upholstery last longer. There are many options for indoor furniture, including curtains, shades, window film, and updating your windows to energy efficient ones. For outdoor furniture, you’ll want to invest in an umbrella or furniture coverings to keep your furniture as protected as possible.

Professional clean

A nice professional upholstery cleaning before the summer is an essential to keeping your furniture in tip-top shape. Both carpets and upholstery go through a lot with pets, kids, outside weather, and inside weather. There is so much to do before the days get too warm to make sure your furniture is properly cleaned. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning not only kepps the furniture looking new, it also helps prevent further damage from dust and spills. 

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