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Cleaning your upholstered furniture doesn't have to be a daunting task. Life is busy enough. There are several things you can do that will make your life easier and restore your furniture to its previous glory all at the same time! Below is a collection of simple tips for upholstery care in Jacksonville, Florida that will have your furniture looking its best in years!

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Not all furniture is completely covered in fabric. Some wooden furniture is only partially upholstered. Using simple household ingredients you can whip up a natural solution to rid yourself of almost any stain. Cornstarch is one such example that can be used to polish furniture but can also be used to shampoo carpets and rugs. For the fabric portion of your furniture, use white vinegar to remove certain stains and pungent odors. However, you should always check for cleaning instructions before using any kind of cleaner on your upholstered furniture.

Last night’s dinner party was a great success, but now it’s time for upholstery cleaning in Jacksonville, FL. The superb spaghetti sauce has stained the upholstery, along with the vintage burgundy wine on the carpet. Many stain removers use a combination of chemical strategies to either remove the stains entirely or camouflage them. There isn’t one single method to remove stains, but they can be made worse. Much worse. The following are eleven stain removal blunders to avoid when it comes to upholstered furniture cleaning in Jacksonville, FL unless you plan on replacing your upholstery entirely.

1.  Postponing                         

Acting quickly to remove a stain can prevent it from being absorbed by the upholstery fibers or seeping through to the underlying padding. Stains are more difficult to remove if they are allowed to dry and set. If possible, act quickly when there is a spill; the quicker the reaction time, the greater the chance of removing the stain completely. 

Pets make your home more comfortable and welcoming, but, unfortunately, they also have the habit of making your home stinky. Even the most conscientious of pet owners sometimes notices a foul odor, and this odor becomes markedly worse for those who have accidents from time to time. Luckily, you do not have to live with this stench forever. There are plenty of steps that you can take to remove the pet odor from your home, and First Coast Home Pros can help.

The removal of pet smells begins with proper maintenance. Make a habit of bathing your dog regularly with an unscented shampoo. Pay special attention to the areas behind his ears and between his legs, as these areas tend to accumulate pheromones, dirt, grime and other smelly substances. Keeping him clean prevents him from leaving any additional foul odors throughout the home. If you notice a strong odor coming directly from your dog even after a thorough bath, consult your veterinarian. This could be a sign of a medical condition or food allergy.

If there is cigarette smoke in your residence and you are moving out (or moving in) it is very important to remove the smell first. Lingering cigarette smoke can cause you to lose your deposit or can bring down what you residence is worth.

A common mistake made by most people is to spray excessive amounts of air freshener and hope that it will rid the residence of cigarette smoke. This is good for an immediate fix, but it will not get rid of the cigarette smoke smell. Air fresheners will only cover up the smell and mask it for a brief period of time.

There are many things to think about as a homeowner, especially during the holiday season. One of these is keeping your home clean and up-to-date, from the normal day-to-day cleaning to the deep scrubbing. Deep cleanings can save you time and money on replacing items in your home like carpets, tile floors, and even gutters outside your home. There are many Jacksonville-based housekeeping agencies that offer different services depending on your needs, including everyday cleaning using a single housekeeper or a team that gives your home a deep cleaning, including your air ducts, tile and grout, and carpet.

Every successful company is constantly changing, growing, and evolving with the demands of its customers. Changes may include, but are not limited to, adding & removing services, updating equipment or maybe even changing their methods for doing certain things. 

First Coast Home Pros prides itself on using the best equipment and the best techniques to perform our number of services. Servicing the greater Jacksonville area, there are very few residential cleaning jobs within our realm of expertise that we aren't able to do. However, Jacksonville is a city that is constantly growing and with it local businesses must grow as well.