As mentioned earlier, most of our lifetime ( 90% ) we will be spending indoor, of that most of the time at home ( and office)! Thus the cleanliness of our upholstery affects our living environment and air quality. Living in a bustling city like Singapore, we are all vulnerable to air pollution.

With haze issues in recent years, upholstery plays even greater role in cleaning the air. Yes you heard it right. Having clean curtains and carpets at home filters and reduce indoor air pollutants by up to 70%!

However your very same upholstery can act as a double edged sword too. When dust and allergens are trapped in your upholstery, they will start to get into the air. It will trigger health problems and allergies symptoms like earlier mentioned. If nothing is done, the air quality in your home to likely be pretty bad. It may be even worse than the air outside your home.

With food crumbs hiding in your sofa, don’t be surprised to find dead bugs and even cockroaches in it. It is ok if they are dead.. but what if they lay eggs and build an empire in your furniture?

And if you are frequent traveler and spends a lot of your time in hotel, be cautious of a even bigger enemy: BED BUGS. It is very common for people to bring home bed bugs unknowingly, into your couch. This is an especially common problem among expats too. If not detected early, you may face a full blown bed bug infestation. It can be so bad that some times, even pest control cannot help.

Nobody wants to a dirty embarrassing sofa when your friends visit isn’t it?

Aside from removing dirt, a professional can often restore your upholstery’s original look. While sometimes we achieve that, I won’t claim 100% restoration. Any upholstery cleaning company who claims that would be lying.

But I could promise that you will feel that difference of a well cleaned furniture. The fresh like new smell, the brighter appearance. And let’s not forget that a regular clean will help extend the durability of your furniture.