One of the most difficult house cleaning tasks is cleaning upholstered furniture. Cleaning the upholstered furniture keeps them clean and fresh and prevents damage from dirt, dust and sunlight. To protect your furniture it must be cleaned of the accumulated dust, dirt, animal hair, stains and food particles. In most homes the upholstered furniture, such as sofas and chairs, are the most popular pieces of furniture and one of the highest investments. Upholstered furniture cost a lot of money. A periodic thorough cleaning and care will help to protect your investment and keep it fresh.

Just like carpets and rugs, the upholstered furniture requires to be vacuumed frequently in order to prevent dirt particles and food crumbs from causing damage. Make sure that you vacuum the upholstery at least once every two weeks. This will help you to keep your upholstery dust and dirt free. Insure to vacuum both sides of the upholstery cushions, all the nooks and crannies and the top of the frame cover. Turn the furniture over to vacuum below the underside. Avoid the vacuum brush attachments as it will just move the dust and dirt around instead of sucking it into the vacuum bag.

To remove pet hair, food and dust particles between periodic deep cleaning, use a lint roller or scotch tape to clean the upholstery surface.

Keeping your upholstered furniture clean and fresh will provide your home a healthier environment for your family protect your investment.

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