Furniture has become more and more expensive. You probably already know that you can save a ton by upholstering your hold furniture rather than replace it. A quality upholstery job can spruce up your furniture and give your room or home a new look. However, proper maintenance of your upholstery furniture can still leave you with unsightly stains or spills. If you find yourself facing a stain removal dilemma, do not be too quick to rush out and clean it yourself. Here are the top five mistakes made by individuals attempting to clean their upholstered furniture:
1. Not properly maintaining the furniture to begin with. Stains will be harder to remove if you do not take care of your upholstered furniture from the start. For example, make sure you treat the upholstery with a sealant. Remove dust by frequently vacuuming.
2. Using a spot stain removal product. We have all seen the infomercials regarding miracle spot stain removers. The truth is that most stain removers only clean the surface and the stain is likely to reappear or cause more serious damage to your furniture.
3. Soaking the furniture or cushion. By adding tons of moisture, you can do permanent damage to your furniture. This extra moisture can build up and cause mildew and mold.
4. Using excessive amounts of cleaner. Using more detergent for large stains may actually do more harm than good.
5. Renting a machine when the problem is too big to do yourself. Do not be afraid to get price quotes for furniture cleaning when the job is too big to handle. This is especially true for sentimental or extremely valuable upholstery.
