Common Mistakes People Make When Trying To Clean A Spot On Carpets Or Upholstery

Upholstered furniture is one of the most significant investments homeowners make. In addition to enjoying the comfort that they provide, it is vital to embrace the responsibility that comes with ensuring appropriate maintenance of the material so that it lasts for a long time. Yet, some homeowners like trying DIY hacks for upholstery cleaning. In most cases, these cleaning endeavors damage the upholstered furniture in a way that it becomes difficult to restore it to its original form.

Upholstery cleaning is a specialized task and should be approached with utmost care to ensure you do not ruin your furniture. For delicate or expensive upholstered furniture or deep cleaning, it is advisable to leave the task to professionals and get help from a professional upholstery cleaning service. 

Here is a list of commonly made mistakes put together by ServiPlus to help you avoid damaging your upholstered furniture.

1. Trying to clean red wine stain by putting commercial products on it
Using the wrong cleaning product can actually block the stain and cause permanent damage to the material of the upholstery. Not every cleaning product that is called “upholstery cleaner” should be used to clean your specific material. Else, it could only make things worse. For some types of upholstery, water is not a suitable cleaning agent; instead, you can use isopropyl alcohol to remove stains. Most upholstery can withstand a mild detergent meant for clothing. For others, you should use dry cleaning products only.

2. Trying to clean their pet animal waste by themselves
Stains from pet animal waste invite the additional problem of needing to get rid of odors. Humans may not be able to smell these, but they can. It is important to clean these in order to prevent them from soiling the area again. When cleaning animal stains, it is advisable to always test a cleaning solution, including regular water, on a concealed area of the upholstery first. This will expose any adverse reaction, especially when you are not confident of the recommended cleaning requirements.

3. Trying to clean olive stains by themselves
Cleaning upholstery is not the same as other forms of cleaning. When cleaning olive stains on your upholstery, the same techniques you use on your clothes may or may not work. A good practice is never to scrub too hard or else it could damage the microfibers of the upholstery. Being gentle is crucial, using a type of blotting action, lifting up the stained area without rubbing on the upholstery. The best solution is to get professional cleaners to work on the stains. 

If you’re looking for a cleaning company in Vancouver, reach out to ServiPlus. We are a fully licensed & insured cleaning company in the Greater Vancouver Area, using natural products such as tea tree oil and essential oils for sensitive people, serving the best companies.

We proudly provide cleaning services to companies that seek a better, greener and cleaner environment for everyone! Companies understand that having a clean, healthy work environment improves employee performance. This is why ServiPlus specializes in cleaning carpets, upholstery, area rugs in several government offices, health care centers, hotels, schools, daycares, churches, including private boat and car interiors.

Our services include Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Leather Furniture Cleaning, Floor Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Janitorial Services, Mattress Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Yacht Cleaning, RVS Cleaning Services, and more.

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