Every home needs to have the upholstered furniture cleaned once and a while. It is all part of maintaining the colour and cleanliness. Many of us tend to forget all about this step or put it off indefinitely. This is because it can be difficult to choose the right cleaning company. Who can you trust to do the best job? How can you tell which business has the most experience? If you’re not sure where to turn, that’s okay. Instead of ignoring the problem altogether…take action. Here are some tips to help you choose the right upholstery cleaning services for your home.
How can you make a smart decision for your home?
Start by looking for carpet and upholstery cleaning companies in your area. There may be some listed in the phone book, you can look online, or even ask friends and relatives for referrals or recommendations. The key is to look into all of your options. Once you have a list of some of the companies that service your town or city, you can dig a little deeper. For instance, company websites are a great way for you to find out some background information. They often include a list of the services they provide, qualifications, testimonials, and so on. You may also want to check out online reviews so you can get a better idea of what you can expect from the company. Find out as much as you can beforehand. That way you are sure to choose a company that is both respected and skilled.
You will also want to consider the total cost. When you need an upholstery cleaning – whether it is for one piece or for several different pieces – you will want to contact a few companies for a quote. Keep in mind that prices can vary based on what you need cleaned and the severity of staining or faded colour. A quote is a great way of getting a ballpark figure, though. If you get back a quote that is wildly more expensive or dramatically cheaper than the rest, you may want to be weary. This could signal that the company is not entirely reputable.
Do some research, ask around and compare prices!
It is also a good idea to consider the qualifications and experience of the company before you hire them. How many years have they been in business? Have all of their upholstery cleaners been properly trained? This information can be found online or by placing a quick phone call to the company. They can give you the information you need – as well as answer any questions you have about the upholstery cleaning process. If you’re concerned about the cleaning tools or products they use, ask! This can help you make an informed choice that is right for you and your home.
When you need your upholstered furniture cleaned, always choose the best. To find out which cleaning service is right for you, do your research, ask around, and compare prices. The more you find out about the companies in your area, the easier your choice will be. Don’t settle for second best! Your home (and your furniture) deserve to be spotless.
Reggie Watson understands how to care for your Upholstery. He has over ten years of experience working for Carpet Cleaning Service Toronto.
I agree that you should look for an upholstery cleaning service that is in your area. You also mention looking online at their websites to see if they appeal to you. I think it’s a good idea to choose a cleaning service that is also able to clean other things in your house so that you only have to hire one cleaning company.
I agree that you want to find an upholstery cleaning service that is qualified and experienced. It would make sense to know how long they have been in business because it would show their experience. My husband and I want to have our furniture cleaned before we sell our home, so we’ll have to find an experienced company to help us out.
Thank you for the interesting read. I particularly liked what you said about reading reviews of the cleaning service before you hire them. I need to have the upholstery cleaned, as my dog has really made a mess of them over the past couple weeks. I’ll have to look for reviews that talk about cleaning up after pets, and see if they were able to do a good job.
It helps to follow the article’s advice and ask about the cleaning process and tools that they use. After all, different kinds of cleaning services and different kinds of upholstery will requite different tools. For example, if you want your upholstery steamed then they will need the right equipment to do that.