How Can You Protect Your Wool Furniture?

It’s good to regularly vacuum (with an upholstery attachment) your wool furniture to remove the dust and dirt. This is to prevent the build-up which can damage the fabric over time. 

How can you protect your wool furniture?

But what if there’s some dirt or spill? If there are some crumbs or other dirt that’s a bit big, it’s good to use a soft brush and then a vacuum to pick over what’s left behind. If it’s a wet stain, you have to act immediately because once it dries out it can be hard or impossible for you to clean it up. Using some mild soap and water plus carefully rubbing the stain using a microfiber cloth (and then letting the spot air dry) might do the trick. It’s vital here that you do it gently to avoid damaging the wool. If the stain remains despite your efforts, it’s time to stop and let a professional do it.

Forcing it and doing it harshly can permanently damage the wool which can result in a lot more problems (e.g. re-upholstery, buying a new couch or sofa or the constant reminder that you ruined the fabric). That’s why whenever there’s dirt or spill, you have to be careful in the cleaning, brushing (avoid this as much as possible because this will damage the surface) or wiping. You also have to make sure that what you’re using is just some mild soap and water and not harsh solvents or chemicals.

If you want excellent results and peace of mind, you can just let a professional do the job of deep cleaning your wool furniture. Delicate fabrics such as wool, linen, velvet and suede require a gentle but effective approach when it comes to removing the dirt, stains and allergens. For example, here at LCS Sydney we’ve been doing fabric furniture cleaning since 1972. Through the years we’ve cleaned fabric furniture in homes and commercial sites. Contact us today if you want your wool upholstery professionally cleaned.