Steam cleaning or low-moisture: we do both
We offer both main ways to clean upholstery and pick the method by the fabric and how dirty it is.
- Low-moisture cleaning is our usual choice for most fabrics. A small amount of solution lifts the soil, very little water goes in, and the piece dries quickly, often in an hour or two with a fan on it.
- Steam cleaning (hot water extraction) rinses soil out with hot water and strong suction. It is the pick for sturdy, water-safe fabrics with heavy soil, body oils on arms and headrests, or pet accidents that need flushing out. It takes longer to dry.
Before either, we test in a hidden spot for colorfastness and shrinkage, and we read the cleaning code on the tag. If a piece is marked X, vacuum only, we will tell you so rather than risk it.
Fabrics we see in Central Florida homes
Microfiber and polyester blends are everywhere here because they stand up to kids, pets and humidity. They usually clean up well. Cotton and linen look relaxed and breathe in the heat, but they can shrink or brown if they get too wet, so they need a lighter touch. Velvet and chenille need their pile brushed back as they dry. Natural fibers like wool blends and silk need the gentlest methods and a careful test first.
Humidity matters too. A sofa that stays damp in a closed-up room can smell musty. We set up airflow before we leave and tell you how long to keep the room open or the fan running.
Pets, kids and everyday wear
Arms and headrests collect body oils, seat cushions collect crumbs and spills, and pets leave hair, dander and the odd accident. We vacuum first, treat the worst areas, then clean the whole piece so it dries evenly instead of leaving a clean patch in the middle of a dull cushion.
Old pet urine in upholstery can reach the foam. We will look at it and tell you honestly whether cleaning will handle the odor or whether the cushion insert itself needs replacing.
Businesses and rentals
Waiting rooms, offices, restaurants, salons and vacation rentals get a lot of seating wear. We can clean chairs, booths and lobby furniture early, late or between guests, and low-moisture cleaning gets them back in use quickly.
After a leak, a storm or a fire
Furniture that sat in water or smoke needs more than a cleaning. If the water came from a flood or the outside, upholstered pieces it soaked often cannot be saved safely, and we will tell you which ones can. Smoke odor settles deep into cushions and fabric. Start with our water damage or fire and smoke pages, and we can clean what can be saved once the house is dry.
The same visit can cover your carpet and area rugs, drapes cleaned on site, and tile and grout.