Upholstery materials that may be professionally cleaned include but are not limited to:
- canvas
- corduroy
- cotton
- wool
- tapestry
- nylon
- velvet
- denim
- linen
- microfibre
However, while leather and suede may be professionally cleaned, it will require the services of a specially trained leather cleaner or restorer. This is so that no damage will be done to the material.
Upholstery cleaning is conducted in much the same manner as carpet cleaning is, only the machines are smaller and the brush heads are tailored to thoroughly clean a smaller surface area. As with carpet, you should not sit on or otherwise use newly cleaned upholstery until it has fully dried.
The professional should also tailor the method of cleaning to the specific type of fabric, in order to avoid causing damage such as colour distortion, shrinkage or warping. Regular upholstery cleaning will prolong the life of your lounge, sofa or dining setting.
