Whether you have young children, social teenagers, loveable pets or an active social life hosting game nights and events; your living room furniture most likely gets a lot of daily use! As one of the most actively lived-in rooms, it’s normal to find any number of items hiding between the cushions of your couches and chairs – from loose change or Lego pieces to empty sweet wrappers…
However, it’s the things hiding in your cushions not obvious to the naked eye which inspire the need to regularly deep clean and care for your soft furnishings!
5 Things Hidden in Upholstery Fabric Damaging Your Furniture:
1. Allergens
Dust, dirt, pollens and microorganisms like dust mites settle in and on cushions contributing to a musty smell, a dirty appearance and aggravating seasonal and chronic allergies, including asthma!
2. Dander & Fur
Pet dander and fur gets trapped between the fabric fibres which can be very difficult to remove making soft furnishing look dirty and unkempt. This also contributes to allergies, particularly during season changes when shedding is exacerbated.
3. Oils
Body oils from sitting and leaning on cushions can seep into the upholstery. Greasy fingers and sweat also easily transfer oily residues into the fabric. These oils often create stains which are only seen later once dirt and grime attach to the oils slowly causing unsightly and difficult to remove marks.
4. Food Crumbs & Scraps
No matter how careful one is, messes happen! From biscuit crumbs to old scraps, the only way to prevent food particles from winding up embedded in your chair / couch cushions is to ban eating any where near your furniture! Food crumbs and scraps quickly attract tiny insects and microscopic organisms which make your lounge suite their home…
5. Toxins & Microplastics
Whether you’re spraying a home insecticide for irritating insects or repainting the living room, minute toxic particles settle in your soft furniture fabrics. Microplastics from aerosols, cleaning products and outdoor pollution also settle in and around your home over time…
Why Have Your Lounge Suite Professionally Cleaned?
Although many homeowners clean their upholstery themselves, Professional Cleaning offers benefits that far surpass DIY methods. Lounge suites, couches and cushioned chairs come in a variety of fabrics, some of which require specialised cleaning to ensure the longevity of the materials.
A Professional Cleaning Company will also use specialised equipment and expert techniques which will ensure your furniture thoroughly deep cleaned leaving a fresh scent.
CLiCK Cleaning also provide Quick-Dry Application (2 – 3 Hours) allowing you to enjoy the comfort of your living room with minimal disruption!