Upholstery is the armor of your furniture. However, if you live in a house full of kids or pets, this armor might have been subjected to several chinks. And as glorifying battle scars can be, in this case, you can do without them. So, here’s a list of upholstery cleaning tips and tricks for you so you can uphold the honor of your upholstery!

Before we begin, just keep in mind that in order to fix any problem, you must get to its roots. Upholstery cleaning is no different! So before to set out to treat stains on your upholstery, determine the type of stain in order to treat it right.

Is it a Food Stain?

Sleepovers with your BFFs are super fun until one of you spills marinara sauce on the couch! Then it’s a frenzy of looking for a washcloth and freaking out about your mom finding out!

No need to panic! Most food stains can be taken out with water, liquid soap and washcloth. This works instantly if you treat the stain right away. However, if you sleep on it and you can’t remember the source of the stain it’s best to treat it with cold water. That’s because if the stain is a result of a protein-based product and you try to treat it with warm water, the high temperature will react with the protein, making it go sour, causing the stain to become harder to remove.

Is it an Oil or Grease Stain?

Dealing with an oil stain is tougher than dealing with spilled food. So, if you’ve accidentally spilled oil or grease on your upholstery, start by sprinkling the affected area with cornstarch or baking soda.

The substances in question will soak in the excess oil particles from your upholstery to minimize the damage. Let it sit for about 15 minutes then scrub the stain with rubbing alcohol and a washcloth. Pat the area vigorously afterward, then leave it to dry.

Is It a Pet Stain?

If the stain is not your fault, it’s most probably the doing of your furry little roommate. As a pet owner, you’re no stranger to finding cat fur or strange pee stains around the house. But sometimes the stain and odor are just too much for you to handle! So does that mean you need to throw your upholstery out?

Not at all! Just call Carpet Transformers! We can clean your upholstery of all stains and transform it into looking completely new! Along with our upholstery cleaning, we also provide pet odor and stain removal in Cumming, Buford, Alpharetta, Suwannee and other carpet ceaning in Lawrenceville GA!

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