Sofa & Upholstery Cleaning in Aventura, FL

Getting to know your upholstery

Read the fabric code first

Most sofas have a cleaning code on a tag under the cushions. W means water-based cleaning is safe. S means solvent cleaning only. W/S means either one works. X means vacuum only. We always check this code before we clean, because the wrong method can leave water rings or shrink the fabric. If your sofa has no tag, we test a hidden spot first.

Common sofa problems we see in Aventura

The most common are dark, oily armrests and headrests from skin and hair products, water rings left by spot cleaning with the wrong product, pet odor that has soaked into the cushions, and fabric that looks dull from dust the AC moves around the room all year. Most of these come out with a cleaning matched to the fabric.

Keeping your sofa clean longer

• Vacuum the sofa weekly with the upholstery tool, including under the cushions.
• Flip and rotate the cushions so they wear evenly.
• Blot spills right away. Do not rub, and do not use a household spray.
• Keep the sofa out of strong direct sun when you can.
• Plan a professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months, or every 6 to 12 months with pets or young kids.

Fabrics we clean, and how we treat them

• Cotton and linen can shrink or turn brown if they get too wet, so we use a low-moisture method and dry them quickly.
• Microfiber is often coded S, for solvent cleaning only, and water can leave rings on it.
• Velvet has a pile direction, so we clean and groom it in the right direction to keep an even look.
• Synthetic blends and performance fabrics are the easiest to clean and usually come out looking close to new.

What to expect on cleaning day

We check the fabric, vacuum, pre-treat and clean each piece in your home. Most sofas take about an hour. Keep the AC and a fan running afterwards, and avoid sitting on the fabric until it is dry, usually within 4 to 6 hours.