Whether you live alone or with family and pets, you know that your upholstery can get dirty easily. Even if your sofa and chairs do not appear dirty, they might still contain a lot of dust, dirt and germs which might make you sick. Not only will cleaning your upholstery make your house clean and the home environment safe and healthy, it will also ensure that your upholstered furniture lasts longer. Accumulation of dirt and dust over time weakens the fibres of your upholstery fabric and makes it susceptible to wear and tear. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when cleaning your upholstery to ensure that it stays clean and lasts longer. 1.    VacuumSeeing how the upholstery acts like a giant sponge trap for dust, allergens and food crumbs, it is very necessary that you regularly vacuum your upholstery and carpets. A soft bristled attachment brush is optimum for ruffling the fabric while you clean so that the particles are dug out from the depths of the fabric and sucked in. As an everyday cleaning routine, vacuuming does a lot to keep your carpets clean and pollutant-free. 2.    DustThe dust that collects on the couch comes from the outside environment, cloth fibres, pet hairs and even the dead skin shed off by humans. Although vacuuming will collect a majority of that dirt, it definitely helps if you can remove the cushions from the upholstery, take them outside and beat the down to remove the dust. This agitates the layers and the dirt that was easily embedded can now be easily removed.  3.    Underneath the furnitureThe most neglected part of house cleaning is remembering to clean under the furniture.  Dust and cobwebs gather safely and undisturbed under furniture so it is recommended that you move your furniture and sweep/vacuum under them- not only the floor or carpet underneath but even the underside of the furniture. Removing this dust will make your carpet clean and lasting as well as prevent formation of dust marks. 4.    Blot spills immediatelyYou cannot prevent accidental spills from happening but you can be prepared for it. The best preventive measure you can take is to have your carpet cleaners spray an anti-stain protective coating on your upholstery. Not only will that reduce wear and tear of the fabric but also prevent liquids from soaking in readily, thus giving you more time to react to the spill. Coating or not, your first reaction to a spill should be to blot it right away using paper towels or microfiber cloth, without spreading the stained area. Use baking soda to soak any extra liquids and white vinegar and soap to work off the stain. If this does not work, call in a professional cleaning agency to do the job for you.5.    Hire a professional companyThere is only so much you can do at home to clean and maintain your upholstery. Beyond this, you will need to use a professional cleaning company to do your carpet or sofa cleaning. The methods they use, such as shampooing, steam or dry cleaning, etc. are suited to the different kinds of materials used to make your upholstery and can give you a deep clean and remove stubborn stains without compromising on the quality of the fabric. These treatments also sanitize and deodorize your couch, ensuring that your home environment is clean and healthy for you and your family. So get a professional upholstery cleaning done once a year to make sure your upholstered furniture is cleaned deeply and lasts longer.

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