23 May 2025

A pristine hibernation: Christchurch it’s time to clean your soft furnishings

As the days grow shorter and the chill starts to sets in, the natural reaction is to retreat indoors to stay warm and cosy. That means our homes’ soft furnishings – carpets, rugs, couches and armchairs – see a lot more action. Whether you're curling up with a book, binge-watching your favourite TV series, or entertaining guests, your carpets and upholstered furniture are a central feature of a winter lifestyle. But have you stopped to think about what they might be harbouring?

Winter is one of the grubbiest times of year for soft furnishings – and that’s exactly why this is the perfect time to book in for upholstery and professional carpet cleaning in Christchurch.

Why do carpets and upholstery get so dirty in winter?

There are a few key reasons these essential fabrics become a magnet for grime in the cooler months:

1. More time indoors

With the temperature dropping outside, it’s only natural to spend more time inside. The debris tramped in from outdoors typically has a higher water content, and the more frequently you use your couch and armchair, the quicker dirt and spills accumulate – especially on absorbent upholstery fabrics.

2. Winter clothing

Coats, scarves, and boots carry in all sorts of mess, from rain and mud to fine dust and pet hair. As we come indoors after a trip outside, all that grime transfers onto the carpets and upholstery, whether as an obvious mark or the accumulation of grub over time, it’s there.

3. Poor ventilation and ‘dirty’ heating

Closed windows and doors in winter reduce airflow, which means dust, moisture, and airborne particles have nowhere to go – except into your carpets and upholstery. On top of that, heating sources like wood burners and coal fires release fine soot, ash, and smoke particles into the air. These pollutants settle into your soft furnishings, which can make them look dull and dirty – and potentially affecting the air quality inside your home.

A brown and white dog is sleeping on a couch.

4. Pets

Cats and dogs are just as likely to seek out the comfort of indoors in winter as we are. But more time indoors for pets means more fur, dander and occasional accidents settling into the fabric.

5. Stains set in faster

With constant use and limited ventilation, stains from spills or dirty clothing become embedded faster during the colder months. The longer they stay untreated, the harder they are to remove – and the more they contribute to unpleasant odours and bacteria growth.

Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning – hygienic comfort at its best

Regular vacuuming helps, but to truly refresh the fabrics in your home - carpets, rugs, couches and armchairs - and extend their lifespan, professional cleaning is essential. At this time of year, opting for professional carpet and sofa cleaning Christchurch services means you can enjoy the comfort of your home without worrying about hidden nasties.

Christchurch Carpet Cleaning use hot water extraction cleaning methods and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to deliver a professional upholstery clean in CHCH and pristine carpets. We deep clean your soft furnishings, lifting out embedded dirt, allergens, bacteria, and tough stains without damaging the fabric.

Book now for a healthier winter, call 021 638 637 or email chchcarpetcleaningltd@gmail.com for a free no-obligation quote.

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