Techniques of Upholstery Cleaning

By Nathan Nwachukwu

Upholstery furniture is very unique items in your house. The design and decoration of your house, goes hand in hand with the type of upholstery you should have. Coloured and well designed upholstery present a beautiful feeling and good atmosphere. There are different types of upholstery furniture on the market. E.g. conference Upholstery, home upholstery and chair bed. The type of upholstery you buy, depend on the test done. Many decision of purchase are made by house wives; manufacturers always focus their attention on women. Different types of material are used in making upholstery furniture. E.g. velvet, cotton, wool, nylons

Knowing the material is very important in cleaning upholstery furniture. When you buy upholstery, always ask the manufacturers for advice on how to clean. Sometimes, it does affect the warranty. You always see the label under the furniture or at the back of the furniture.

Before, starting your cleaning, there are some precautionary measures, that have to be taken:

1. Always, make sure, you cover the side of upholstery made of wood or other materials that may be affected by any chemical used because, some of the chemical might be harsh. 2. Always have material to cover the floor before you start cleaning. You do not want to damage the floor or the carpet.

3. Always make sure you check for a damage on the upholstery and notify the client. This to avoid any problem at the end of the job.

4. Do not put your hands in corners edges of the upholstery because, they might contain sharp objects. E.g. blade, pins. This is to avoid any injury that might occur. Remember your Health and Safety.

5. Always test the furniture for colour transfer or dye bleed.

Items needed for the cleaning: 1. Your steam cleaning machine 2. Hover 3. White terry towels 4. Brush 5. Detergent (chemical) 6. Buckets 7. Covers for floor and chairs - 30244

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