Upholstery Steam Cleaner
Like many family homes you may have a clumsy husband, kids spilling things, and pet hair that may make your upholstered furniture look less than desirable after time. Would you like to know what is the best way for you to restore your furniture’s appeal and looks? One of the most common ways of doing that is with an upholstery steam cleaner. One of the first things that you should note about steam cleaning is that you can really give your furniture a deep cleaning without ruining the fabric or design integrity of your piece. However you should always follow the care instructions for the fabric used on your furniture. So how do you go about cleaning your furniture with an upholstery steam cleaner?
Rent Steam Cleaner
You can often find places that will rent you a steam cleaner for a small fee of about $20 a day that will allow you to also steam clean your carpets and tapestries too. Once again, always check the cleaning instructions of the objects you’re going to use your upholstery steam cleaner on.
Buy Your Own Steamer
If you think that having a steamer for steam cleaning furniture and other surfaces is more what you are looking for then that is also a wise decision. You never know when there might be that unfortunate spill of spaghetti sauce or grape juice that will seriously put a discoloration onto your carpet or furniture. You’ll be able to power out that stain right away with your own upholstery steam cleaner.
Steam Away?
Now before you go ahead and start cleaning your furniture there are some things you should do before you start. First you want to clean the areas you’ll be working in with a quick vacuuming of the upholstery you will be steam cleaning. If you there are stains that have embedded into any material you should treat it with a pre-cleaner that is safe for use on your furniture. Something that is mild, not too strong that would create bleaching or worsen the stain. Try a small dab of your pre-cleaner on the underside of your furniture or a spot that is out of view to ensure it is safe.
Always work your way from top to bottom when steam cleaning. You want to lightly saturate the material with your steamer and cleaning solution. It is best to clean in a pattern so you don’t miss any spots. For example, I just clean from left to right, then top to bottom in an angle. When you have lightly saturated one side of your furniture, then set aside your steamer and vacuum off any excess moisture. Once you have worked your way around the framing of your furniture, it’s time to steam the cushions. Before starting I normally take off all the cushions and set them on the floor and kneel on them as I clean the frame.
Cleaning Up After Steam Cleaning Furniture
Start by getting rid of any type of hair and other materials built up on your scrub brush as you clean. Easiest way to get rid of the dirty water from steaming is to pour it out in your toilet. Clean the vacuum by wiping it out followed by washing and rinsing your vacuum filter. You can get rid of any extra steam solution or use it to clean any other small spots on the carpet or in your car. Just be sure to leave your car window cracked open slightly to let any moisture out
