Did
you ever look at the state of your upholstered furniture, and think to yourself
“Well I have kids (or pets) in the house!”. I know just how that feels, but
there are some ways in which you can keep your upholstery in great condition
even with a few spills along the way. Here are some tips:
Use headrest and armrest covers: This is a great way to keep furniture
protected from staining, and these can be rewashed very easily. Keep an extra
set of covers handy, so that you don’t need to wait for your wash cycle to
finish for changing the covers. You can also keep a special decorative set for
when you are entertaining.
Clean and vacuum regularly: Don’t leave the vacuuming for the
time your furniture starts looking dirty; instead have a regular schedule for couch
cleaning. If you have pets, you must definitely use a soft brush to remove hair
once a day – even if your pet does not sit on the couch, pet hair has a way of
getting on things. If your furniture has removable cushions, it is a good idea
to remove and clean under them, and turn the cushions over, once a week or so.
Use a smaller handheld vacuum for making this activity easier.
Regulate messy activities: Have a special area for activities
that you think might create a mess, such as a special plastic mat or a corner
of your kid’s room. In this way, children easily get used to the rule of not
doing such things on the couch or sofa.
Handle stains immediately: It is difficult to regulate
everything, and sometimes even your tea or coffee might spill on the
upholstery. In such a case, have a spot cleaning method ready and perform a
blotting/cleaning immediately. Leaving it for later will make it close to
impossible once the stain has soaked in and dried up.
Using the
right implements for cleaning is as important as maintaining a regular
schedule. Do check out our range of cleaning products (both powered and
non-powered) on our website:
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