Every house has one piece of furniture that takes the beating. Sometimes it's the recliner closest to the TV, sometimes the end of the sectional where everyone eats, sometimes the loveseat the cat decided was hers. You can see it from the doorway: darker arms, a shiny patch on the headrest, cushions that have gone a shade grayer than the back.
That's body oil, mostly, plus skin flakes, dander, crumbs, and whatever got spilled and wiped. It cleans out.
Couches, chairs, and the rest
Sofas and couches, sectionals, recliners, love seats, ottomans, dining chairs, mattresses, and office chairs. Outdoor cushions too, if they're the removable fabric kind. If it's upholstered and you can sit or sleep on it, ask.
A typical visit
Everything starts with the tag. Most upholstered pieces have a cleaning code under a cushion or on the deck. W and S codes tell us what the fabric tolerates. A piece marked X, or one that reacts badly when we test a hidden seam, doesn't get cleaned, and you'll hear exactly why. We'd sooner skip a chair than ruin it.
Next, the fabric and its condition. Microfiber, cotton, linen, wool blends, velvet, and synthetics all behave differently. Your technician checks the fabric, notes stains and worn spots, and gives you the price for everything you want done.
Then a pre-treatment. A non-toxic pre-spray goes on to loosen oils, dander, and old spills. The arms and headrests usually need a second pass.
The cleaning pass is where the dirt actually leaves. Carbonated bubbles lift the grime up out of the weave, and a rinse with strong suction pulls it out along with most of the moisture. Since there's no soap in it, nothing tacky is left behind to soil the fabric again fast.
Finally, grooming. The fabric gets brushed so the nap lies even. Most pieces are dry in one to two hours, and the foam inside the cushions never gets soaked, so there's no musty smell a week later and no water rings on light fabric.
Extras worth knowing about
A pet odor treatment uses live enzymes to break down urine in cushions and padding. If an accident went deep into the foam, expect it to take more than one round, and we'll say that up front.
An allergen treatment helps with dust mites in a favorite chair or a mattress, which is where many allergy sufferers spend the most hours.
A fabric protector helps future spills sit on top long enough to blot. On a cream sofa in a house with kids, it's money well spent.
Mattresses get forgotten
You spend a third of your life on it and probably have never had it cleaned. Sweat, skin, and dust mites settle into the top layer, and a fitted sheet does less to stop them than people assume. We clean the surface and sides with the same low-water method, so it's dry enough to make the bed again by evening. For anyone who wakes up stuffy, this is often the single most useful piece to do.
About leather
Some leather can be cleaned and conditioned with leather products. Unfinished and aniline leathers stain easily, though, so we look at the finish before agreeing to anything. Ask when you call, and we'll know for sure once someone sees the piece.
One visit, several rooms
Plenty of people pair the sofa with the carpet or the rug it sits on. You move the coffee table once, and the whole room dries together. Upholstery is $25 off (the coupon and its fine print are on the coupons page). If you aren't happy with how a piece turns out, the job is free.
List the pieces ("one sofa, two dining chairs, a queen mattress") on the contact page, or read them off over the phone at 803-310-3848.