One aspect of COVID-19 that has come to mind for practically everyone is the importance of cleaning. Over the last almost three years we’ve wiped down cabinets, counters, and doorknobs many times over. We’ve washed our hands raw just in case. One thing, however, that is more difficult to clean – whether because of COVID-19 or just because – is upholstery. You can’t simply wipe it down with a Clorox sheet a call it done. Upholstery requires deeper cleaning than most other surfaces because it is fabric and porous. At this point, you’re probably wondering about the best upholstery cleaning in San Diego, right?
Why Should You Have Upholstery Cleaned by a Professional?
Like other fabrics, upholstery takes more effort to clean than spraying with a cleaner and wiping it down. Regular spot cleaning is important, but thorough cleaning is needed from time to time, and hiring a professional is best. Why? Cleaning upholstery is tricky. Different fabrics require different methods and many at-home techniques can actually damage the upholstery. A professional cleaning will pull out dirt and dust and hard-to-clean stains. Certain types of stains need to be cleaned with specific materials, which the professionals know and already have on hand. Have you ever considered how much sweat is built up in the upholstery of your furniture? You probably are now. Professional cleaners have heavy-duty tools to pull set-in sweat out of the upholstery. Additionally, maintaining your upholstery with regular professional cleaning will help your favorite furniture last much longer.
Upholstery covers most of your favorite furniture, usually using several different fabrics, including leather, suede, microfiber, and velvet. Children, pets, and even adults can wreak havoc on furniture upholstery – especially certain types of upholstery and light colors. Pets, in particular, can leave furniture smelling a bit stinky, but a professional cleaning will leave furniture smelling like new. Additionally, even though furniture may look clean, it can hold on to all sorts of pathogens, creating more allergens in the air. Trust cleaning to the professionals to restore the life of your furniture, remove pet dander, dust, dirt, and sweat, make it look like new – remove allergens, remove that stale smell and lingering odors.
What Do Professional Upholstery Cleaners Do?
Professional upholstery cleaning in San Diego follows a step-by-step process that includes inspection, cleaning, deodorizing, and protection. During the initial inspection, the professional cleaners will fully inspect the furniture – making note of the fabric type(s) and any special cleaning or procedures that may be needed. That is followed by a light brushing that loosens the dust and dirt, rinsing with a special machine that adjusts based on the fabric types, and then it is wiped down and dried with high-velocity dryers. Once it is dry, the furniture can be deodorized and protected. Professional cleaning restores well-used furniture, making it look and smell like new.
How Much Does Upholstery Cleaning Cost?
Several factors determine the exact cost of upholstery cleaning, but on average one piece of medium to large furniture costs $160. Couches typically run between $100 and $200, chairs come in under $50, and large pieces such as sectionals run around $300. The type of material, hard-to-clean stains, and dry versus steam cleaning all have to be weight to determine an exact cost.
Professional upholstery cleaning can help you feel better – both physically and emotionally! Your home will look better and the air quality will be better. Whether you are maintaining furniture you already own, have purchased used furniture, or inherited a piece or two, professional upholstery cleaners know how to get the job done. Call us today for a consultation!
