Fabric furniture holds a surprising amount of dust, sweat, body oils and food crumbs, and in humid Brisbane weather it can start to look dull and smell stale. Upholstery cleaning covers armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans, fabric bedheads, window seats and cushions, cleaned in your home with portable gear. Dining chairs in particular pick up food and drink marks, and a set cleaned together looks even again.
Every fabric reacts differently to water and heat, so the crew we book checks the cleaning code on the label and tests an out-of-the-way spot before starting. Cotton, linen and some natural fibres can shrink or brown if they get too wet, while microfibre and polyester blends usually take a low-moisture steam clean well. Velvet and chenille need the pile brushed as they dry.
- A check of the fabric label and a spot test
- A vacuum of seams, crevices and cushions
- Pre-treatment of arms, headrests and marks
- Cleaning with a method matched to the fabric
- Brushing the pile and setting cushions to dry
Most upholstery is dry within two to six hours, depending on the fabric and the weather. Keep pets and kids off it until then, and avoid putting dark clothes or cushions on light fabric while it is damp. Some old stains, such as ink or dye transfer from jeans, may lighten rather than disappear, and the crew will say so before they start.
When you call, tell us what pieces you would like cleaned, what they are covered in and any stains. We give you upfront pricing on the phone. To book upholstery cleaning in Brisbane, call 07 3916 2932 and a local crew will be lined up.
