7 Signs your upholstery needs a deep clean

Our upholstery, whether it be couches, dining chairs, and armchairs, is integral to home life; it is the lynchpin of relaxation and entertainment uniting comfortable function with interior design. Although used every day, upholstery cleaning is something rarely thought about unless it’s an immediate response to a spill. But just because you don’t think about it regularly, does not mean your upholstery does not need some professional upholstery cleaning TLC.

Upholstery accumulates dirt, dust and allergens over time. It takes a lot of abuse through everyday life:

• Transference of dirt from clothes on to the fabric.
• Absorption of oil from skin and sweat.
• Wearing down of material by pet claws.
• Drink spills and food crumbs and debris
• Body lotions and cosmetics
• Wriggling children
• Smoking

Regular couch cleaning is essential but deep cleaning is also necessary to restore its beauty and keep it hygienic, but when do you call in the upholstery cleaners? In this article, Christchurch Carpet Cleaning give you the seven signs to indicate your upholstery needs a deep clean.

Note: This is not a checklist to tick off, one symptom is enough!

1.   Noticeable stains on upholstery

If stubborn stains don’t respond to your normal cleaning routine, it’s an unmistakable sign the upholstery needs a deep cleaning treatment. Visually it doesn’t look good, but the stain is likely to harbour bacteria and allergens. While a cushion or throw may hide the stain, ignoring it can lead to permanent fabric damage. 

2.   Smelly upholstery

When you were a child, do you remember visiting friends’ houses and their home had a distinct smell, different to your home? This is because odours (from cooking or smoking, for example) linger on upholstery fabrics. Deep seated odours cannot be removed by vacuuming and surface cleaning alone.

3.   Allergy symptoms

If any of your household start to suffer from unexplained allergies or respiratory issues, it’s likely to be due to an accumulation of dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens which trigger these physical reactions. Get your upholstery and carpets professionally cleaned to create a healthy indoor environment.

4.   Dull or faded upholstery

If your upholstery has lost its vibrancy or appears faded and dull even though it is out of direct sunlight, it’s a sign it needs a deep clean. Small dust and dirt particles settle deep into the fabric causing discolouration. Rather than replacing the whole suite, deep cleaning your upholstery can restore it to its former glory.

5.   Visible dust and dirt

Regular vacuuming removes loose dirt and dust, but sometimes it is so embedded only a deep clean will shift it. Think about your favourite armchair, oftentimes engrained dirt is visible where your arm has rested with the remote, or foot marks on your couch where you rest your feet when you are snuggling up. No amount of spot cleaning shifts these stubborn stains, but a hot water extraction will.

6.   A change in fabric texture

If your upholstery feels different, this is a sure sign it needs to be deep cleaned. Spills, skin oils and residue from previous attempts of cleaning can change the feel of the fabric, it can develop a sticky or tacky texture.

7.   Pet hair accumulation

We all love our pets, but even if you a breed that sheds very little hair, there will always be a trail of fur and dander on the upholstery. Frequent brushing of your pet and vacuuming can only remove so much, so regular upholstery and sofa cleaning is recommended to minimise the risk of odours, allergies, and damage to the fabric.

If any of these seven signs are familiar to you, get in touch with Christchurch Carpet Cleaning. We use gentle yet effective hot water extraction methods to deep clean upholstery. Our affordable upholstery cleaning services (Christchurch and Canterbury) help to restore fabrics, eliminate allergens, and reduce the risk of permanent damage to the fabric so you can enjoy fresh, clean furniture once again.

Call 021 638 637 to book your upholstery clean, or email chchcarpetcleaningltd@gmail.com.