At BgPrane, we have always emphasized the importance of upholstery cleaning even during the winter. It is even preferable for many reasons. And it doesn’t cause the discomfort you may think.
Have you ever thought that your sofa is probably the dirtiest item in your home? Why? Because you wipe surfaces, sweep and mop floors, and clean your bathroom regularly. These activities are included in the task lists, but upholstery cleaning is not. Not only that, sofas and furniture are where the majority of dust in our homes accumulates.
Why Dirty Furniture is Hazardous to Health
Sofas and other upholstered furniture act as giant air filters in our homes, trapping dirt and allergens in their soft fibers. While this helps to improve indoor air quality for a short time, soon the fabric becomes filled with pollutants that can pose significant health risks.
The Risks
Think about the time you and your family spend on the sofa, compared to how often you clean it.
Dust, spills, and dirty clothes leave dirt and allergens on the sofa, which then spread throughout your home as you go about your daily activities.
Not to mention the pet hair, excrement, urine, and dirt that your pets deposit on the furniture. All these pollutants can affect the air quality in the room. And can cause health problems if not cleaned regularly and properly.
What are the risks during the cold months of the year?
You might be wondering about the connection between the listed arguments and our claim that you should clean your furniture year-round. Autumn and especially winter increase the dirt and particles that stick to your soft furniture. Again, during winter, the chance of spreading viral diseases and their more serious outcomes is higher. By cleaning your furniture in winter, you reduce the risk of seasonal virus transmission.
How often should you clean your soft furniture?
It is important to remember that regular dusting and spot cleaning are very different from professional furniture cleaning. Frequent surface cleaning can help remove some of the dirt and harmful particles on the sofa’s surface. This will help reduce surface pollutants that can wear out your furniture fibers over time. Surface cleaning can also help fade visible stains on the surface.
Cleaning at home is not enough
Surface cleaning, however, is only a small part of the battle for a clean sofa. Allergens are present deep in the fibers of your upholstery and cushions. These pollutants cannot be removed without professional cleaning equipment. So, why should you clean your carpets and upholstery in winter? Many of us probably think of postponing carpet cleaning until spring, but perhaps you should think again. There are many valid reasons to clean your upholstery in winter.
How often to take advantage of professional upholstery cleaning?
To truly have a clean home without hidden risks, your upholstery should be professionally cleaned once or twice a year. If you have pets or children, we recommend cleaning your upholstery every 3-4 months. During the winter months, we tend to stay home earlier, close the windows, and turn on the heating. Thus, we will spend more time indoors, and it is crucial to keep viruses out of the home. Another key reason is wet and muddy shoes that we enter and exit our homes with. Not to mention the small stains and spills during the holidays that can become permanent without proper cleaning.
Here are a few more valid reasons to clean your soft furniture in winter:
Easier scheduling with a professional cleaning company
Professional carpet cleaning companies become very busy in spring, as everyone has the same idea – to clean their homes. Cleaning upholstery during winter months is much easier to organize, and you have a better chance of finding suitable dates and times.
Harder cleaning
The longer stains and dirt particles remain on upholstery, the harder they are to remove, and if they stay too long, it becomes impossible. The longer pollutants are retained, the more damage they can cause to your furniture.
Pets
Dried dirt and other external items enter our homes through our shoes and our pets’ paws. These particles tear the fibers and shorten the lifespan of your furniture. Maintaining year-round cleanliness means they will last longer.
Removal of allergens
During the warm months, pollen, dust, and airborne pollutants enter your home through open windows, and if you rarely clean your furniture upholstery, all these pollutants create an unhealthy indoor environment. The same can be said for the winter months because with closed windows, everything we brought in with our shoes and paws is now inside and stuck in the upholstery. Cleaning removes these pollutants, making your home fresher, cleaner, and healthier to live in.
Holiday season
The holiday season is also the season of the most serious stains. The more guests you have, the higher the risk of stains. And these stains can be quite serious. Of course, there is an option to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays alone at home. But that’s an option no one wants to resort to. We are sure that the better option is to experience the holidays to the fullest, and leave the stains on your furniture to us.
Reduces damage
The longer dirt and pollutants remain in the fabrics, the more it damages the fibers. Think of pollutants as small blades. In motion, these small blades cut the fibers, shortening the life of your carpet or upholstery.
Extends the life of the upholstery
Regular cleaning can significantly extend the life of carpets, protecting your investments in flooring and furniture.
Furniture dries more easily
Winter months are the driest period of the year. The warmth in your home and the dry air make winter the ideal time for upholstery to dry. Quick drying reduces the time you cannot use your furniture and leads to a more effective cleaning process.
Maintains the warranty on the carpet.
Most carpet warranties require professional cleaning within a specific period, usually every 12 to 18 months. Failure to do so may void the warranty.
Conclusion
Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning in winter will extend the life of your carpets, remove unpleasant allergens in your home, and create a healthier and cleaner environment for you and your family. Additionally, it will uplift your mood and refresh your home during these cold and dark months.
Why choose professional upholstery cleaning from BgPrane?
At BgPrane, we combine established traditions in upholstery cleaning with innovation. Under our motto “Live Clean,” we align our clients’ desires with our capabilities and professionalism to achieve impeccable results in our field.
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