Sofa: you know the importance of cleaning this upholstery

Because it has a lot of cracks, the sofa ends up being the main villain for those with allergies (WITH VIDEO)

For those with allergies, any dust It can be fatal, right? Just the slightest contact and that’s it, a crisis begins. Although, in most cases, it appears when you are outdoors, it is possible to have allergic attacks even at home. And that is why there is little care, especially with the furniture.

In this sense it is very important keep an eye out for any traces of dust at home. Appliances like vacuuming and small cleaning habits like using a damp cloth will be your greatest allies in times like this.

Only, there is a villain that hardly anyone arouses suspicion and he is the sofa. Yes, it’s him! The protagonist of the living room of all Brazilians often hides the dirt that acts as a trigger for allergy attacks.

This happens because the fibers of the sofa act as a hiding place, causing easy accumulation of dust. And because of these almost secret cracks, there is some difficulty in keeping this item clean.

Plus, even if you keep a daily cleaning routine, the dirt can still be there. These fibers have layers so deep that the help of a professional specialized in cleaning these furniture.

Fritz Paixão, executive director of a company specializing in sofa cleaning, explains that:

“It is common for people to think that professional cleaning, since it has the help of the products, is a bad choice for those with allergies. Therefore, when choosing the right company, you need to know which products are used. most are water-based and do not harm the health of those who hire the service. ”

According to Fritz, there are still other methods that help preserve this specialized cleaning performed by professionals. It is about shielding, a method that favors the waterproofing of sofas, upholstery and mattresses. The positive side is that, in addition to helping allergic people, the shielding can also increase the useful life of the furniture up to 3 times, as it protects the fabric of the furniture.

When performed after cleaning, it facilitates daily maintenance, preventing dust accumulation more easily and, among other benefits, protects against spillage of liquids. As for the frequency, the expert recommends carrying out this more thorough cleaning of the sofa at least once a month.

Practical tips to keep your sofa clean:

If you still can’t pay an upholstery professional to do a deep sofa cleaning, get ready! We separate some tips that can be helpful in relieving allergy sufferers. Watch:

• Use the vacuum cleaner every day: to do this, you can use a smaller vacuum cleaner nozzle to reach the smallest points on the sofa that usually accumulate dust;
• Brushes can also help you: the advice to avoid damaging your furniture is to use soft bristle brushes. This is a great way to remove pet hair, dust, and even dust encrusted in the textures of the upholstery;
• Perfume your sofa: another way to keep your sofa clean after these first two steps is to make it more fragrant. For this, you will need a spray bottle, water, ¼ of alcohol and some fabric softener. So mix everything up and use it on your sofa. Remember to use a small amount and then leave the furniture in a ventilated place, okay?

See also the video below:

Source:Fritz Paixão, CEO of the CleanNew upholstery cleaning network.

Source: Terra

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