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Office Upholstery Cleaning 101: Keep Your Chairs and Sofas Germ-Free
In a busy office environment, upholstery cleaning can be overlooked. However, soft furnishings collect dust, allergens, and germs more quickly than other office furniture. Left uncleaned, build-ups can also start to affect employee health and comfort.
Here’s why regular commercial upholstery cleaning in your workplace matters, and how our commercial cleaning services can safeguard your people and your premises.
What are the risks of neglected upholstery?
From meeting room chairs to reception area sofas, office upholstery is in constant use. Over time, fabric fibres absorb dust, dirt, sweat, food particles, and foul odours, which standard cleaning can fail to remove.
Without proper upkeep, soft furnishings can:
- Hold on to bacteria and allergens, potentially creating an environment that triggers asthma, hay fever, and other sensitivities.
- Contribute to sickness and absenteeism.
- Increase the rate of furniture wear, leading to more frequent replacements and repairs.
- Create an unwelcoming environment for employees, clients, and visitors.
By keeping upholstery clean, you can build a hygiene-forward, comfortable, and professional workplace for all.
How to tackle upholstery stains, odours, and allergens
Everyday spills and build-ups require more than a quick wipe down. Upholstery fabrics are porous, so dirt and odours can settle within the fibres.
Addressing the problem promptly can preserve both hygiene and appearance:
- Stains: Don’t leave coffee, ink, or greasy crumb stains to set. Act fast, and blot the stain as soon as possible to prevent it from settling into the fabric. Our cleaning technicians use safe, fabric-appropriate cleaning methods for the best and most sustainable results.
- Odours: Fabric is porous, which means it can easily absorb food and body odour smells over time. These smells soon turn old, stale, and begin to permeate across the office. A professional upholstery cleaner will be able to offer a deep clean that neutralises these odours, instead of simply masking them with a layer of product.
- Allergens: Allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet hair are tricky to extract from the fibres of soft furnishings. To prevent allergen buildup, vacuum your office upholstery regularly or invest in a professional service. We have access to industry-leading commercial upholstery cleaning machines and products.
Why regular professional upholstery cleaning matters
Regular vacuuming and spot cleaning are preventative steps, but they are not a powerful enough solution to eliminate deep-set grime.
Upholstery fibres are designed to be durable, but this also means they can efficiently trap dirt, bacteria, and allergens. This is why professional sofa cleaning should be done every 6-12 months with regular vacuuming and spot cleaning in between.
At phs, our technicians use industry-leading upholstery cleaning machines and eco-friendly, fabric-safe products for commercial upholstery cleaning. This allows us to deliver the deepest possible clean without compromising the durability of your soft furnishings.
When should you contact a professional upholstery cleaner?
Scheduling regular cleaning is the best way to maintain high hygiene standards. However, there are a few signs that indicate that professional support is overdue:
- Dull-looking, stained chairs and sofas that don’t improve with vacuuming.
- An increase in employee allergy symptoms.
- Lingering odours that don’t dissipate after cleaning.
- Early signs of wear on your furniture.
It’s also advisable to book a scheduled upholstery cleaning visit ahead of office moves, refurbishments, and key client meetings or visits to ensure your workplace is at its most presentable.
Protect your workplace with upholstery cleaning from phs
Upholstery may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about workplace hygiene, but its impact on health, comfort, and future maintenance costs is worth considering.
To learn more about how phs can support you with commercial upholstery cleaning services, get in touch with our team for more information.
