It’s not worth worrying about your grungy couch or the stains on that favorite armchair site link. It’s possible that your furniture would scream for a bit of TLC. In the Northern Beaches especially, the salty sea air is a real enemy to your upholstery. So grab your gloves, and get ready to tackle the wacky world of upholstery.
Imagine the following: You have a guest visiting you, and your friend asks you, “Didn’t you spill any coffee, or did that couch turn brown just by itself?” It’s a bit embarrassing, isn’t it? Let’s give your furniture the pampering it deserves.
Let’s first talk about the material. Does it come in microfiber or leather, for example? Who knew that each piece of furniture has its own personality? Your lazy boy recliner is probably hosting a party of microscopic mites as we speak. If you want to live clean, get a vacuum that can remove dust bunnies.
You can conquer leather by keeping the surface hydrated just as you do your skin in the winter. The mild soap in water mixture works wonders. You can rub your leather chair with a gentle cloth. You should make sure your solution doesn’t look like Niagara Falls.
Ah, fabric couch, divas of the kingdom of furniture. They need a little bit more finesse. Baking Soda is the secret weapon for some terrifying stains. This is the cleaning fairy godmother with a magic eraser. Sprinkle a small amount, wait for it to fester and then vacuum. Sayonara, blemishes!
Ever tried dish soap and vinegar on stains before? It’s the household superhero duo that always saves the day. The couch will be grateful for the bubbly bath you create by mixing a teaspoon of each with two cups water. Do a test area first. We would not want your furniture to resemble a botched science experiment.
Pets are not to be ignored. Fur is a gift they keep on giving. A squeegee is a miracle worker on fabric. Drag it along the surface, and then admire the piles you collect. Sort of gross, yet strangely satisfying.
What about the gross? Have you ever flipped your couch cushion over? Please consider this as your official reminder. Flip them to even out wear and eliminate those stubborn indents. A fresh-smelling furniture always wins you brownie points. Go to your local store and buy some eco friendly fresheners. Mother Earth gives you a virtual high-five.
If you hire a professional cleaning service for a few heavy-duty sessions, it’s not an admission that you have lost. This is like calling in cleaning ninjas that can remove the grime which you have missed. You should be cautious in your selection. Do some research, and talk to people in your area. No one would like to see a repeat of the Great Sofa Bleaching Disaster of ’21.
The Northern Beaches are blessed with a lifestyle that is harsh on furniture. Both the sunlight and sea breezes will ruin your upholstery. As Sherlock solves a puzzle, take proactive measures to prevent fading. Rearrange furniture in order to shield it from direct sun, if at all possible.
The dream of a clean and tidy upholstery is not impossible, it can be achieved. All it takes to achieve spick and span upholstery is the correct approach, a bit of quirky DIY and perhaps an occasional professional touch. Be the hero you furniture never thought it needed. Your visitors will be so impressed that they won’t want them to leave your sofa the next time. Snacks, anyone?
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Northern Beaches Carpet Cleaning
90 Mona Vale Rd, Warriewood NSW 2102
(02) 8311 0608