Taking Care of Upholstery And Cleaning it the Right Way

Furniture is a true asset to your home -- it lasts for decades and seems to only get better with age (especially when it’s properly cared for). Here at The Steam Team, we trust that you’ve done your research and have a general idea of how to care for this stunning piece of furniture, but just in case, we’d like to review the basics of how to properly clean and condition leather material. Cleaning furniture regularly is important to make it look new. Voted best cleaning service company in Austin. 

First and Foremost: Know What to Avoid

Do not, under any circumstances, ever put bleach or any ammonia-based cleaners on your leather furniture (or anything that has true, real leather on it). These cleaners will dry out the leather and leave it completely discolored -- not what you want to find after you’re trying to simply clean your furniture! We have to be careful with the materials that we’re using- both the solution, and the cloth.These cleaners, along with anything that isn’t specified to treat leather should all be avoided.

Here’s How It’s Done

The best way to begin cleaning leather is to first ensure there isn’t any dust or dirt laying around or stuck between any cushions. Dirt particles are typically abrasive and could end up scratching the leather if they’re rubbed in with cleaning solution or a cloth. The easiest way to get this done is to use a vacuum attachment and run it over your leather furniture and between any cushions.

If you haven’t found a commercial cleaning product that you like, lean on the professionals. Beginning from the top, they’ll work their way down, carefully cleaning the leather material. Afterwards, they’ll use a specially formulated leather conditioner to ensure that your material won’t dry out over the months to come and that it retains the oils it needs. The Steam Team of Austin is the leading company for cleaning furniture. 

For help cleaning leather furniture or for any other cleaning and restoration service, contact The Steam Team! Our team of skilled professionals are always standing by, eager to help you out! 

Rugs & Upholstery: Cleaned Right the First Time

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Your leather sofa and recliner could be your favorite pieces of furniture in the living room, but maybe they’re the most difficult to clean and maintain. While leather looks beautiful in our home, it can dirty itself up quite quickly (especially with small children and/or pets), and the cleaning process can be very specific. Fortunately, The Steam Team is here to take care of your needs when it comes to leather upholstery cleaning!

A Bit of Water, a Bit of  Heat, Results Like Magic!

Steam cleaning is preferred among homeowners for more than one reason, but one reason is that it’s perfectly safe for the environment, the pets, and the family members. All we’ll use on your furniture is water, heat, and the consequential steam that arises from these two ingredients. It works like magic!

Over time, the oils in your leather furniture that usually keep it looking fancy will evaporate and dry out. This means that regular cleaning and conditioning is necessary to keep your furniture looking like new! The Steam Team can effectively and efficiently remove dirt, grease, and debris from your leather furniture, and then condition it to restore it to its like-new condition. And the best part? ‘We’ll clean it correctly the very first time.

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Your leather furniture should be conditioned every six to twelve months, just to be on the safe side. It’s also important to avoid using commercial cleaning products, as they could harm the material or dry it out faster. Clean spills with a clean, soft cloth- and preferably as soon as they happen. Don’t let them absorb into your upholstery!

For more information on leather cleaning, conditioning, and other cleaning and restoration projects, visit our website today! If you need rug cleaning in Austin, Tx call us today.