Upholstered furniture like sofas, recliners and arm chairs are integral aesthetic elements that provide you with comfort. They are made of different materials such as wool, cotton, and leather that can easily trap dust, soil, allergens and all types of dirt. So, it's important to get them thoroughly cleaned when you discover they are holding dirt, and thus, losing their elegance.
How We Do What We Do with Your Upholstered Furniture
Green Carpet's technicians are your best go-to guys when it comes to getting your upholstery cleaned. We do not offer a one-type-fits-all kind of upholstery cleaning service, and this is what distinguishes us from our competition. Let's take you through how we do what we do.
Arrival
Once a customer calls us and schedules an appointment, our cleaning specialists show up at the correct time to evaluate the situation and come up with the best cleaning plan for you.
Pre-inspection
We don't jump in and start cleaning your upholstery without taking a look. We take the time to determine the upholstery type (whether it's leather, wool, polyester or whatever), degree of stain, physical defects and color fastness. This we do to ensure that the best cleaning strategy is employed in cleaning your upholstery.
Deodorizing and Sanitizing
If needed, our experts sanitize your upholstery to get rid of bacteria and other microbes lurking in them. We can even take care of upholstery that already reeks with expert deodorizing. These services are optional, and will add to the cost of the upholstery cleaning service.
Proper Cleaning
For different upholstery types, there are different ways of cleaning that will achieve better results. This is why the first thing we do on-site is to determine the upholstery type. Basically, we offer two great kinds of cleaning; one is the steam cleaning and the other is deep cleaning.
Steam cleaning, also called hot water extraction, entails the use of hot water to get rid of stains and germs from the upholstery. It's effective for cleaning upholstery made of polyester, cotton, wool and some other types. Our technicians are extremely knowledgeable about how to clean the different fabrics to make sure the we give the best results to our customers. For delicate materials such as linen or silk, steam is regulated and controlled to avoid any kind of damage.
On the other hand, deep cleaning involves the use of hot water extraction and special additives for effective cleaning. It's a more rigorous cleaning process designed to rid your upholstery of dirt that has taken deep hold.
Spot Cleaning
Where tough stains caused by food spills, accidents, and oil-induced stains caused by kids and pets exist, there is always a need for spot cleaning. This usually involves the use of special mild chemicals to blot out stains from the upholstery. We are perfect at this; in most cases the stain will be completely or nearly gone after the cleaning is completed.
Upholstery Protectors
When your upholstery was new from the factory, it was covered in a thin layer that protected it from staining. Over time, this layer has eroded, leaving the furniture vulnerable again. To shield your upholstery from stains, which will increase its life expectancy, we can treat it with upholstery protectors which have been specially designed for this purpose. Though this service is optional (as it comes with extra cost), it's the best way to keep spills from permanently staining the upholstery fabric, so you can enjoy your furniture a little longer.
Grooming and Brushing
For fabric furniture that can be groomed, our team of experts will spare no effort at doing this. Also, after cleaning, drying time varies from 2 to 6 hours and depending on the kind of cleaning method used, the amount of ventilation in the location, and the temperature.