Why Upholstery Cleaning Needs Care

Upholstery is very different from carpet. Fabrics, dyes, fillings and internal construction can all react differently to moisture, heat and cleaning compounds.

That is why we first consider the fabric type, colour stability, level and type of dirt, and the construction beneath the surface before deciding how aggressively to clean.

Controlled Moisture, Not Saturation

Most upholstery does not need to be soaked to be cleaned properly.

We use controlled application and strong extraction to remove dirt while keeping moisture as low as practical. This helps reduce drying time and lowers the risk of problems such as colour bleed, water marking, shrinkage and unnecessary wetting of the padding.

Testing Comes First

Where there is any uncertainty, we test first.

Delicate fabrics, natural fibres and strongly coloured upholstery can behave unpredictably. A small test can prevent a much bigger problem.

Heavily Soiled Furniture

Where furniture is very dirty, a deeper clean may be necessary. We can increase the cleaning action and moisture in a controlled way, while still avoiding unnecessary saturation.

The aim is always the same: clean effectively without being more aggressive than the fabric requires.

Clean the fabric. Protect the structure. Use only as much moisture as necessary.