Maintain and protect your expensive upholstery with these simple tips

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Investing in good quality upholstery for furniture or home finishes is a good decision—until it gets damaged or stained. Instead of replacing the upholstery completely, there are effective ways to clean these hard-to-remove spots and maintain and salvage the furniture. Here are some tips to keeping your upholstery looking spotless.


Stock up on stain protectants. Fabric protectors make sure that stains don’t stay permanent. Serious stains include wine or food stains and pet stains. Regularly spraying your upholstered furniture with stain protectants will thicken the fabric and will make stains slide off as long as you immediately wipe it with a dry cloth.

Get a handheld vacuum. There are creases and crevices that will be difficult to reach or clean with a cloth, and a handheld vacuum is the best solution for this cleaning dilemma. Not only does a vacuum collect dust, but it also gathers small debris stuck in the folds and creases.

Always check cleaning instructions. Different kinds of fabric require different kinds of cleaning and maintenance, which is why it is always better to check specific instructions on the labels.


Try cleaning with steam. If the upholstery can be cleaned with water, try loosening up dirt build-ups with steam. Steam makes the stain more responsive to treatment, whether you decide to use stain removers or a washcloth.


Buying new furniture is an important investment. For this reason, Guardian Protection Products, Inc. offers protection plans and a complete line of cleaners, protectors, and polishes to help people take care of their new furniture. The company's protection plans cover, on average, five years. Fore more articles about maintaining your furniture, visit this page.

Deep Cleaning: The Key To Immaculate Upholstery

Even the brightest of upholstered furniture would eventually gain a dingy grayed out appearance owing in part to the gradual accumulation of grime and dust in between the fabrics. The layer of grime and dust that accumulates on the furniture’s fabric doesn’t merely mar the appearance of the furniture. It also causes the fabric to wear out faster.

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Regular cleaning can help owners avoid this fate, preventing the dust and dirt from becoming part of the furniture in the process. Thorough cleaning should be performed at least once a season. Maintaining the fresh and new appearance of upholstered furniture requires careful attention and care, as well as a quick hand to deal with the occasional accident.

Bear in mind that some delicate fabrics or sensitive heirloom may require more precise care. Expert consultation is a must when in doubt.

The dust and debris should first be cleared off through a vacuum cleaner set on low and a requisite upholstery attachment. The vacuum’s attachment should move left to right.

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Spot cleaning, often associated with the onset of spills, can also be used to remove less stubborn stains. A specific cleaning agent can be used for this purpose, particularly that without processed silicone. Stains should be cleaned out through light dabs to prevent from spreading. Some types of upholstery, such as WS, can even tolerate cleaning with soap, following a similar careful approach to spot cleaning.

An established leader in furniture protection coverage, Guardian Protection Products, Inc. provides both a broad assortment of protection plans for new furniture and its own line of furniture cleaning products. Visit its website for more on its plans and products.